Jenna Dewan
Birthday: Born in 1980-12-03 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Deathday: Alive
Jenna Lee Dewan (born December 3, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, and later worked with artists including Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Missy Elliott. She is known for her role as Nora Clark in the 2006 film Step Up. She has also starred on the short-lived NBC series The Playboy Club and had a recurring role on the FX series American Horror Story: Asylum. She portrayed Freya Beauchamp on the Lifetime series Witches of East End, Lucy Lane in The CW series Supergirl and its spin-off, Superman & Lois and Joanna in Soundtrack on Netflix. Dewan has hosted the reality television shows World of Dance and Flirty Dancing and served as a judge on Come Dance with Me. She currently stars as Bailey on ABC's The Rookie. She also had a recurring role on the FOX medical drama The Resident. Dewan was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Nancy Bursch Smith (née Bursch) and Darryll Dewan, who was a running back on the 1972 Notre Dame football team. Her father is of Lebanese and Polish descent and her mother is of German and English ancestry. Her parents divorced when she was young and her mother remarried Claude Brooks Smith. During high school at Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas, Dewan was a varsity cheerleader. She graduated in 1999 and was voted prom queen her senior year. She went to University of Southern California and was a member of the California Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jenna Dewan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Joey
Character: Tanya
The charming and still-single Joey has struck out on his own and moved to Hollywood, hoping to truly make it as an actor. After reuniting with his high-strung sister Gina, Joey moves in with Michael, his 20-year-old genius nephew, who unbelievably is literally a rocket scientist. However, what Joey lacks in book smarts he makes up for with people smarts – making him the best new friend his nephew could ask for....
Quintuplets
Character:
Quintuplets is a quirky ensemble comedy about the trials and tribulations of two parents raising 15-year-old quintuplets in a three-bedroom home....
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Character: Self
The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life," Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late night as she hosts celebrity interviews, talks current events, performs musical and sketch comedy, plays games, and more....
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Character: Self
Get personal with Robin Roberts and some of Hollywood’s groundbreaking women as they bear witness to their incredible journeys on their path to purpose. Each episode is a profound conversation filled with emotion and inspiration. Listen to never-before-heard stories of how these groundbreakers came face-to-face with their vulnerability, authenticity and intuition. Discover their commonalities and learn how their stories and experiences created room for expansion and evolution....
Melrose Place
Character:
In an elegant Spanish-style apartment building in the trendy Melrose neighborhood of Los Angeles, a diverse group of 20-somethings have formed a close-knit surrogate family. However, when a bloody body is found floating in the courtyard pool, the police soon discover that almost everyone had a reason to want the deceased out of the way....
The Playboy Club
Character: Bunny Janie
It's the early '60s, and the legendary Playboy Club in Chicago is the door to all your fantasies... and the key is the most sought-after status symbol of its time....
Witches of East End
Character: Freya Beauchamp
The adventures of Joanna Beauchamp and her two adult daughters Freya and Ingrid -- both of whom unknowingly are their family's next generation of witches -- who lead seemingly quiet, uneventful modern day lives in Long Island's secluded seaside town of East Haven. When Freya becomes engaged to a young, wealthy newcomer, a series of events forces Joanna to admit to her daughters they are, in fact, powerful and immortal witches....
American Horror Story
Character: Teresa Morrison
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp....
The Rookie
Character: Bailey Nune
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis....
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Character: Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's pro...
Supergirl
Character: Lucy Lane
Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism....
The Mindy Project
Character: Brooke
Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City....
Lip Sync Battle
Character: Self
Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. The mic is off, the battle is on!...
Superman & Lois
Character: Lucy Lane
After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever: dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today's society....
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character: Self - Guest
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk....
Busy Tonight
Character: Self - Guest
Busy Phillips gives her hilarious and outspoken opinions on the latest pop culture stories and trending topics with candid celebrity guest interviews and original comedic segments....
Come Dance with Me
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In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professio...
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Character: Self
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities....
World of Dance
Character: Self
Dancers battle in heats of artistry, precision and athleticism in this reality-competition show....
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities....
Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations....
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Character: Self
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape....
Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news....
The Resident
Character: Julian Booth
A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine....
Soundtrack
Character: Joanna Kassem
Love, loss and transformative luck intersect in this musical drama about two struggling artists experiencing life at full volume in Los Angeles....
Flirty Dancing
Character: Herself - Host
In this romantic approach to dating, complete strangers each learn half of a dance routine, then meet for the first time on a blind date at a breathtaking location where they dance together without saying a word....
Man with a Plan
Character: Jen
A dad finds out that parenting is harder than he thought after his wife goes back to work and he's left at home to take care of the kids....
The Miley and Mandy Show
Character:
Miley Cyrus & Mandy Jiroux make random YouTube videos about just anything....
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Tamara
Character: Tamara Riley
Tamara, an unattractive girl who is picked on by her peers, returns after her death as a sexy seductress to enact revenge....
Dark Shadows
Character: Sophia
The pilot for a proposed remake of the '60s gothic soap opera. It was produced in 2004 for The WB network but was not picked up and has never aired on television. The pilot instead premiered in 2005 at the Dark Shadows Festival in Los Angeles and has screened at various such festivals since....
The Grudge 2
Character: Sally
A young woman encounters a malevolent supernatural force while searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a mean high school prank goes horribly wrong, and strange things begin happening in a Chicago apartment building....
Step Up
Character: Nora Clark
Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with an up and coming dancer, Nora....
The Jerk Theory
Character: Molly
An aspiring recording artist, Adam, is burned by a bad relationship experience and decides that if women won't respond to the "nice guy" then he'll be "the jerk." This is wildly successful with meaningless relationships, but when Adam meets and falls for Molly, who doesn't fall for his jerk routine, Adam is forced to reconsider his dating philosophy....
Love Lies Bleeding
Character: Amber
A struggling young couple stumbles upon a cache of dirty money after a shootout in their apartment building....
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
Character: Sarah Jane
A presumed-dead man's current wife and former wives squabble over his funeral arrangements....
Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
Character: Emma Carr
Based on a true story. Five high school cheerleaders, including the daughter of the school principal, run amok -- and teachers, parents and administrators allow them to get away with a wide range of scandalous behavior. Known as the "Fab Five," the girls disregard school rules, drink alcohol and post suggestive pictures on the Internet. But when the new cheerleading coach attempts to discipline them, her superiors ask her to resign....
Setup
Character: Mia
A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice....
Falling Awake
Character: Alessandra
A young singer-songwriter from the Bronx falls in love, but finds it difficult to escape from the violence in his environment....
10 Years
Character: Jess
A group of friends reunite ten years after their high-school graduation....
Balls to the Wall
Character: Rachel Matthews
Ben's fiancée has her heart set on an expensive dream wedding, but her father, Jack, has secretly gambled away all his money. When Ben discovers he has a talent for exotic dancing, Jack pushes him to moonlight as a stripper to finance the wedding....
The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
Character: Katherine Prescott
In 1870s Texas, a ruthless bounty hunter and an Irish desperado flee the law with a young criminal claiming to possess a treasure more valuable than gold. Crossing paths with some of the West’s most notorious figures, the three outlaws fight for their lives in the pursuit of fame and fortune. Fueled by an ensemble cast and inspired by actual events, THE LEGEND OF HELL’S GATE blends legend and history into a Western spectacle that recounts a treacherous existence in post Civil War Texas....
Janet: Live in Hawaii
Character: Dancer
Janet Jackson performs live at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on the final date of her “All for You” concert tour....
Slightly Single in L.A.
Character: Hallie
Dale hopes for a meaningful relationship in LA but it eludes her. Then she bumps into a musician she knew before he became a star....
She Made Them Do It
Character: Sarah
"She Made Them Do It" follows the twisted life of Sarah Pender, a charismatic, intelligent young woman who would become one of the country’s most sought after fugitives....
Devil On My Doorstep
Character: Natasha Wallace
Natasha is a social media influencer who has caught the obsessive gaze of a delivery driver, who takes packages from the route of another driver named Chloe. As Chloe investigates the driver’s admiration of Natasha, she develops her own obsession, leading her to try to infiltrate herself into Natasha’s life by any means — even by adopting a new identity....
Berlin, I Love You
Character: Mandy
An anthology feature of 10 stories of romance set in the German capital....
Take the Lead
Character: Sasha
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane....
Let's Get Physical
Character: Sadie Smith
Leading a double life as a fitness instructor and a prostitution ring with a client list, Sadie receives an anonymous tip and soon after her studio is raided by authorities, With only one question: who exactly was on the client list?...
The Wedding Year
Character: Jessica
A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year....
American Virgin
Character: Priscilla White
A Freshman College Girl on a scholarship from an abstinence group that advocates saving sex until marriage discovers that her antics on a night of debauchery, when she reluctantly got drunk for the first time in her life, were captured on camera by a sleazy video producer. Now she and her friends must travel across country to recover the incriminating footage....