Jenny Beck

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Jenny Beck
Born
Jennifer Beck

(1974-08-03)August 3, 1974
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1982–1991

Jennifer Beck (born August 3, 1974) is an American actress best known for playing a young Elizabeth on V: The Final Battle and V: The Series (episode 1).

The daughter of Jim and Lori Beck,[1] she was born in Los Angeles, California,[citation needed] and began acting when she was 2 years old.[2] She played Claire Carroll on the TV series Paradise.[1]

She received three consecutive Young Artist Award nominations, 1989 to 1991, Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series, for her role in Paradise.[citation needed] Her film debut occurred in Tightrope[2] (1984), and she also acted in The Canterville Ghost (1985) and Troll (1986).

Beck also made TV commercials for products that included Duncan Hines, Purolator Oil, and Trix.[3]

In 1990, Beck received the American Youth Foundation Award for her community service.[1] Her performance in Troll earned her a Youth in Film Award nomination for best supporting actress in a film, comedy, fantasy, or drama.[3]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Tightrope Penny Block
1985 The Canterville Ghost Virginia Otis TV movie
1986 Troll Wendy Anne Potter
1987 Downpayment on Murder TV movie

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
1982 Father Murphy Henrietta 5 episodes
1983, 1985 T.J. Hooker Valerie Webb, Chrissie Hooker 3 episodes
1984 V: The Final Battle Elizabeth Maxwell (age 10) Episode: "Part Three"
1984 V Elizabeth Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell Clone as Child 2 episodes
1984 Hotel Sarah Lawrence Episode: "Ideals"
1985 Finder of Lost Loves Sharon Mason Episode: "From the Heart"
1986 Falcon Crest Young Jordan 2 episodes
1986 Matlock Lila Harrison Episode: "The Affair"
1987 Gimme a Break! Molly Hamilton Episode: "Joey, the Gigolo"
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse Diane Episode: "Day to Day"
1988–1991 Paradise Claire Carroll 56 episodes
1991 Roseanne Tanya Episode: "Home-Ec"

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Townsend, Mary Ann (February 8, 1991). "'Guns of Paradies' star a live wire off-screen". The Selma Times-Journal. Alabama, Selma. TV Listing Inc. p. 13. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Snauffer, Douglas (April 22, 1990). "Teen actress Beck doesn't wear' Hollywood brat' label". The Akron Beacon Journal. Ohio, Akron. p. AA 3. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Roberts, Jerry (May 28, 1987). "Lights, camera, Jenny!". News-Pilot. California, San Pedro. p. 150. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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