Jenna Dewan
Biography
Jenna Lee Dewan is an American actress and dancer born on December 3, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut. Also known professionally by the names Jenna Dewan Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum, she is recognized for her work in film and television as both an actress and a host. Her career spans multiple television series and feature films, including major network dramas, cable programs, and reality television hosting positions. She has established a prominent presence in the entertainment industry through her diverse performing and hosting credits.
Career overview
Jenna Dewan began her career as a backup dancer for prominent musical artists such as Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Missy Elliott before transitioning to acting. She achieved wider recognition for her starring role as Nora Clark in the 2006 feature film Step Up.
In television, she has taken on numerous roles across various networks and streaming platforms. She starred in the short-lived NBC series The Playboy Club and held a recurring role on the FX series American Horror Story: Asylum. Her additional television credits include portraying 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 the Netflix series Soundtrack. Furthermore, Dewan has expanded her television work into hosting reality programs, serving as the host for World of Dance and Flirty Dancing.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Devil On My Doorstep (2023) as Natasha Wallace
- Devil On My Doorstep (2023) Executive Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Let's Get Physical (2022) as Sadie Smith
- Let's Get Physical (2022) Executive Producer
- Come Dance with Me (2022)
- Superman & Lois (2021) as Lucy Lane
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (2021) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Soundtrack (2019) as Joanna Kassem
- The Wedding Year (2019) as Jessica
- Berlin, I Love You (2019) as Mandy
- Flirty Dancing (2019) as Herself - Host
- The Rookie (2018) as Bailey Nune
- The Resident (2018) as Julian Booth
- Busy Tonight (2018) as Self - Guest
- World of Dance (2017) as Self
- Man with a Plan (2016) as Jen
- Supergirl (2015) as Lucy Lane
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Witches of East End (2013) as Freya Beauchamp
- Slightly Single in L.A. (2013) as Hallie
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Brooke
- She Made Them Do It (2012) as Sarah Jo Pender
- 10 Years (2012) as Jess
- American Horror Story (2011) as Teresa Morrison
- The Playboy Club (2011) as Bunny Janie
- Setup (2011) as Mia
- Balls to the Wall (2011) as Rachel Matthews
- The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy (2011) as Katherine Prescott
- Earth Made of Glass (2011) Executive Producer
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Falling Awake (2010) as Alessandra
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Melrose Place (2009) as Kendra Wilson
- American Virgin (2009) as Priscilla White
- The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) as Sarah Jane
- The Jerk Theory (2009) as Molly
- The Miley and Mandy Show (2008)
- Love Lies Bleeding (2008) as Amber
- Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal (2008) as Emma Carr
- Step Up (2006) as Nora Clark
- Take the Lead (2006) as Sasha
- The Grudge 2 (2006) as Sally
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Tamara (2005) as Tamara Riley
- Dark Shadows (2005) as Sophia
- Joey (2004) as Tanya
- Quintuplets (2004) as Haley
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Janet: Live in Hawaii (2002) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jenna Dewan best known for?
Jenna Dewan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Superman & Lois (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Tamron Hall (2019).
When and where was Jenna Dewan born?
Jenna Dewan was born on December 3, 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Jenna Dewan have?
Jenna Dewan has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is Jenna Dewan's background in cinema and television?
Jenna Lee Dewan is an American actress and dancer born on December 3, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut. Also known professionally by the names Jenna Dewan Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum, she is recognized for her work in film and television as both an actress and a host. Her career spans multiple television series and featu...