Jenna Kanell
Biography
Jenna Kanell is an American actress, director, writer, and stunt performer. Born on November 12, 1991, in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States, she has 43 known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. She gained recognition for her roles as Tara Heyes in the 2016 horror film Terrifier and Kim Hansen in the 2017 horror film The Bye Bye Man, performing her own stunt work in both films. Her subsequent film career expanded into a variety of genres, including the political drama The Front Runner in 2018, the horror comedy Renfield in 2023, and the action comedy Bad Boys 4 in 2024.
Career overview
Jenna Kanell is an American actress, director, writer, and stunt performer born on November 12, 1991, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Known for performing her own stunt work, she gained recognition for her portrayals of Tara Heyes in the 2016 horror film Terrifier and Kim Hansen in the 2017 horror film The Bye Bye Man.
Her film career has since expanded to a variety of genres across multiple productions. Her work includes appearances in the political drama The Front Runner in 2018, the horror-comedy Renfield in 2023, and the action comedy Bad Boys 4 in 2024. Across her film and television involvement, she holds forty-three known acting credits on the platform.
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53 titles- Scissors (2026) as Logan
- Spray Bottle (2025) as Rufus
- Spray Bottle (2025) Director
- Spray Bottle (2025) Writer
- We're So Dead (2025) as Ashley
- Red One (2024) as Krampus Guest
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) as Nicole
- Secret Life of a Dominatrix (2024) as Olivia
- FEIGN (2024) as Aleah
- Renfield (2023) as Carol
- Night of the Missing (2023) as Lila Cameron (segment "Miniature")
- Dog Breath (2023) as Rose
- Faceless After Dark (2023) as Bowie
- Faceless After Dark (2023) Writer
- Faceless After Dark (2023) Producer
- Faceless After Dark (2023) Stunts
- The Buildout (2023) as Cameron
- Summer Gold (2023) as Sasha
- Terrifier 2 (2022) as Tara Heyes
- Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill) (2022) Director
- The Wild Man (2022) as Jackie
- WandaVision (2021) as Med Tech
- Queens (2021) as Patti
- The Perfect Wedding Match (2021) First Assistant Director
- Trap Door in the Sun (2021) Director
- Deathless (2020) Director
- Bliss Is Orange (2020) Director
- Abducted (2020) as Officer Jen
- Killer Babes and the Frightening Film Fiasco (2020) as Cadence
- Miniature (2020) as Lila (Girl #1)
- 15 Things You Didn't Know About Bigfoot (2019) as Switchblade
- The Resident (2018) as Safety Coordinator
- Terrifier (2018) as Tara Heyes
- Terrifier (2018) Stunts
- The Front Runner (2018) as Ginny Terzano
- Room for Murder (2018) as Mj
- Room for Murder (2018) Stunts
- The Good Die Young (2018) as Mason
- The Bye Bye Man (2017) as Kim
- Dandelion (2017) as Chloris
- Misfortune (2016) as Sloan
- Vici (2016) as Athena
- Blood Type: Unknown (2013) as Caitlyn Landale
- Porcelain (2012) Still Photographer
- Porcelain (2012) Script Supervisor
- Sassy Pants (2012) as Anna
- Demonica's Reign (2011) as Tammy
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Teen Girl - Jessie
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Nina Dunn
- De Novo as Jonah
- De Novo Director
- De Novo Writer
- The Hatchery
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jenna Kanell best known for?
Jenna Kanell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Red One (2024), Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), Renfield (2023), Terrifier 2 (2022).
When and where was Jenna Kanell born?
Jenna Kanell was born on November 12, 1991 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Jenna Kanell have?
Jenna Kanell has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
What is Jenna Kanell's background in cinema and television?
Jenna Kanell is an American actress, director, writer, and stunt performer. Born on November 12, 1991, in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States, she has 43 known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. She gained recognition for her roles as Tara Heyes in the 2016 horror film Terrifier and Kim Hansen in the 2017...