Jennifer O'Dell
Biography
Jennifer O'Dell was born on November 27, 1974, in Ridgecrest, California, and is an American film and television actress. She began acting at the age of eight, securing her first audition for a national candy commercial. After taking a hiatus throughout high school, she resumed her career following graduation, quickly obtaining guest roles on various television series. In 1999 she was cast as a series regular on the television show Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, portraying the character Veronica. O'Dell’s career includes work in both film and television, and she is recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Jennifer O'Dell was born on November 27, 1974, in Ridgecrest, California. She began her involvement with acting at the age of eight, securing her first audition for a national candy commercial. After a self‑imposed hiatus throughout high school, she resumed her pursuit of a professional acting career immediately following graduation. O'Dell quickly accumulated guest appearances on various television series, establishing a foothold in the medium.
In 1999, she achieved her first series‑regular position on the television program Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World, portraying the character Veronica. The role marked a significant milestone in her career and contributed to her recognition as a television actress. According to the Motion Picture Database, O'Dell’s body of work includes thirty‑eight credited performances across film and television. Her career has been defined by a steady presence in both mediums, with a focus on television series work that began with early guest roles and progressed to a regular cast position on a notable adventure series.
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- 13 (2023) as The Therapist
- Nomad the Beginning (2013) as Stephanie
- Alien Battlefield (2013)
- Black Widow (2010) as Natalie
- Modern Family (2009) as Brenda
- Nevermore (2009) as Lydia Usher
- The Man Who Came Back (2008) as Elena
- iCarly (2007) as Kathy Millford
- Saving Sarah Cain (2007) as Madison Miller
- Shark (2006) as Sonja Crawford
- Slayer (2006) as Dr. Laurie Williams
- Bones (2005) as Ruby Schnepp
- The Closer (2005) as Allison Metcalfe
- Out of Practice (2005)
- Window Theory (2005) as Stephanie
- CSI: NY (2004) as Miss Di Martino
- NCIS (2003) as Dina Rankin
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Margaret
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Renee
- Las Vegas (2003) as Liza Cranston
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Charlene Hartford
- She Spies (2002) as Haley Swann
- The Lost World: Underground (2002) as Veronica Layton
- Scrubs (2001) as Stunning Woman
- Leap Years (2001) as Amanda Dooling
- Point Doom (2000) as Stephanie
- The Lost World (1999) as Veronica Layton
- The Lost World (1999) as Veronica
- Charmed (1998) as Elisa
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Sometimes They Come Back... for More (1998) as Mary
- The Advanced Guard (1998) as Girl (as Nonie Muse)
- A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues (1997) as 1^ Ragazza Saloon
- Profiler (1996) as Bartender
- Pacific Blue (1996) as Sherry Sweet
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Jolene
- Renegade (1992) as Linda
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Nancy Ann
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Katie