Jennifer Morrison
Biography
Jennifer Marie Morrison is an American actress, director, producer, and former child model. Born on April 12, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, she is the oldest child of teachers David and Judy Morrison. She was raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she attended Prospect High School. Morrison is widely recognized for her work in television and film. Her professional career spans multiple decades, during which she has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. She is known for her versatility in various roles across popular drama series and fantasy productions. Her contributions to the field include acting, directing, and film production, reflecting a diverse professional background in both front-of-camera and behind-the-scenes roles.
Career overview
Jennifer Morrison is best known for her television work, most notably her portrayal of Dr. Allison Cameron in the medical drama series House, which aired from 2004 to 2012. She also gained significant recognition for her role as Emma Swan in the ABC adventure-fantasy series Once Upon a Time, appearing in the show from 2011 to 2018. In addition to these primary roles, she has been noted for her appearances in the series How I Met Your Mother. Her career credits include a total of 80 known professional credits as an actress. Throughout her tenure in the industry, she has expanded her professional scope beyond acting to include directing and film production. Her work has been featured across various popular drama series, solidifying her status as a recognized performer in American television. By balancing her acting commitments with directing and producing, Morrison has maintained a consistent presence in the entertainment landscape for many years.
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- All's Fair (2025) as Willow Fallow
- BFFs (2025)
- Tracker (2024) as Lizzy Hawking
- Tracker (2024) Director
- Fishtank (2024) Executive Producer
- The Night Agent (2023) as Jenny Hagan
- Will Trent (2023) as Abigail Bentley
- Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (2023) Director
- Surface (2022) Director
- Yellowjackets (2021) Director
- Dr. Death (2021) Director
- Joe Pickett (2021) Director
- One of Us Is Lying (2021) Director
- One of Us Is Lying (2021) Producer
- Euphoria (2019) Director
- Bombshell (2019) as Juliet Huddy
- Batman: Hush (2019) as Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice)
- The Report (2019) as Caroline Krass
- All Creatures Here Below (2019) as Penny
- Back Roads (2019) as Callie Mercer
- The Tattooed Heart (2019) as Charlotte Lewis
- SuperFly (2018) as Detective Mason
- Assassination Nation (2018) as Margie Duncan
- Alex & the List (2018) as Katherine Stern
- Once Upon a Time: And They Lived Happily Ever After (2018) as Self
- Amityville: The Awakening (2017) as Candice
- Sun Dogs (2017) as Marie
- Sun Dogs (2017) Director
- This Is Us (2016) as Cassidy Sharp
- The Darkness (2016) as Joy Carter
- Albion: The Enchanted Stallion (2016) as The Abbess
- Warning Labels (2015) as Always Open
- Warning Labels (2015) Director
- Mattresside (2015) as Angelica
- To Dust Return (2015) as Sharon Reynolds
- Some Girl(s) (2013) as Sam
- Event 15 (2013) as White
- Knife Fight (2013) as Angela Anderson
- House: Swan Song (2012) as 詹妮弗·莫里森
- Stars in Shorts (2012) as Agent Rachel Mintz
- House M.D.: The Doctor Directs (2012)
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as Emma Swan
- Warrior (2011) as Tess Conlon
- Prodigal (2011) as Agent Rachel Mintz
- Bringing Ashley Home (2011) as Ashley
- Five (2011) as Sheila
- Redemption: Bringing Warrior to Life (2011)
- Chase (2010) as Faith Maples
- Glee (2009) Associate Producer
- Star Trek (2009) as Winona Kirk
- The Super Hero Squad Show (2009) as Wasp (voice)
- Table for Three (2009) as Leslie
- Final Approach (2008) as Announcing Flight Attendant (uncredited)
- Big Stan (2007) as Mindy
- The Murder of Princess Diana (2007) as Rachel Visco
- Flourish (2006) as Gabrielle Winters
- The Script (2006) as Christie
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Zoey Pierson
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) as Jade - Associate #2
- 51/50 Mall Cop (2005) as Chris
- House (2004) as Allison Cameron
- Surviving Christmas (2004) as Missy Vanglider
- The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004) as Self
- The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004)
- Lift (2004) as Sarah
- The Sure Hand of God (2004) as Lily Bowser
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Grind (2003) as Jamie
- 100 Women (2002) as Annie
- Nantucket (2002) as Alicia
- Design (2002) as Sonya Mallow
- The Random Years (2002) as Morgan
- Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie (2002) as Callie
- The Chronicle (2001) as Gwen
- The Zeros (2001) as Joyce
- Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) as Amy Mayfield
- Stir of Echoes (1999) as Samantha Kozac
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Melanie Shea Thompson
- Any Day Now (1998) as Mandy Singer
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Melissa Dunnigan
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) as Denice
- Intersection (1994) as Meaghan Eastman