Quick Facts
Born:
1982-03-03
Birthplace:
Ely, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Jessica Biel
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Biography
Jessica Claire Timberlake (nÊe Biel; born March 3, 1982) is an American actress and model. She has received various accolades, including a Young Artist Award, and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
Biel began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as Mary Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven (1996â2006), in which she achieved recognition.
In 1997, Biel won the Young Artist Award for her role in the drama film Ulee's Gold. She received further recognition for her lead role as Erin Hardesty in the horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Biel has since starred in such films as The Rules of Attraction (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Stealth (2005), The Illusionist (2006), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Valentine's Day (2010), The A-Team (2010), New Year's Eve (2011), Total Recall (2012), and Hitchcock (2012).
In 2017, Biel was the executive producer and star of the USA Network limited drama series The Sinner, for which she received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
Biel began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as Mary Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven (1996â2006), in which she achieved recognition.
In 1997, Biel won the Young Artist Award for her role in the drama film Ulee's Gold. She received further recognition for her lead role as Erin Hardesty in the horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Biel has since starred in such films as The Rules of Attraction (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Stealth (2005), The Illusionist (2006), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Valentine's Day (2010), The A-Team (2010), New Year's Eve (2011), Total Recall (2012), and Hitchcock (2012).
In 2017, Biel was the executive producer and star of the USA Network limited drama series The Sinner, for which she received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
Known For
Total Recall
Melina
The Illusionist
Sophie
The A-Team
Charisa Sosa
Family Guy
Brooke (voice)
Blade: Trinity
Abigail Whistler
Next
Liz Cooper
Valentine's Day
Kara Monahan
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Erin Hardesty
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Matchbox MOVIE | Aimee |
| 2025 | Fatal Destination TV | Narrator (voice) |
| 2025 | The Better Sister TV | Chloe Taylor |
| 2022 | Candy TV | Candy Montgomery |
| 2019 | Limetown TV | Lia Haddock |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self |
| 2019 | Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? TV | Jessica Biel (voice) |
| 2018 | Eve Before MOVIE | Eve |
| 2017 | Pete the Cat TV | Bonnie Burrow (voice) |
| 2017 | Shock and Awe MOVIE | Lisa Mayr |