Jess McLeod
Biography
Jess McLeod, born 25 January 1997 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a Canadian actor and writer who identifies as non‑binary and is also credited as Jessica McLeod. Their acting work includes the television role of Janae Mathews in the teen drama One of Us Is Lying and the film role of Bernie Simon in the 2023 slasher It’s a Wonderful Knife. According to the TMDB profile, McLeod’s career comprises 42 credited performances across film and television, with acting listed as the primary occupation. The profile records a birth date that makes them 29 years old and provides no further personal or award details.
Career overview
Jess McLeod, a Canadian actor born on 25 January 1997 in Victoria, British Columbia, has built a diverse body of work since entering the industry. Identifying as non‑binary, McLeod is credited under both Jess and Jessica McLeod. Their acting résumé includes more than forty productions, reflecting a steady presence across film and television.
Among the most notable roles, McLeod portrayed Janae Mathews in the teen drama series One of Us Is Lying, contributing to the show’s ensemble of young talent. In 2023, they appeared as Bernie Simon in the slasher film It’s a Wonderful Knife, expanding their experience into genre cinema. These performances illustrate McLeod’s range, spanning contemporary drama and horror.
Throughout their career, McLeod has accumulated a total of forty‑two credited acting roles, demonstrating consistent activity in the entertainment field. Their work continues to be recognized on platforms such as The Movie Database, where their profile lists both acting and writing contributions.
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- Normal (2026) as Alex
- Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) as Tracy
- Our Effed Up World (2026) as Finn
- Akashi (2025) as Shelby
- She's Nonbinary (2025) as Max
- She's Nonbinary (2025) Director
- She's Nonbinary (2025) Writer
- She's Nonbinary (2025) Producer
- She's Nonbinary (2025) Editor
- DTF? (2025) Director
- DTF? (2025) Writer
- Sight Unseen (2024) as Jewel Corson
- Inside You There Are Two Wolves (2024) Director
- Inside You There Are Two Wolves (2024) Writer
- Better Off (2024) as Self
- Alert: Missing Persons Unit (2023) as Annie Werble
- The Irrational (2023) as Olivia Ellison
- It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) as Bernie Simon
- Magic Trick (2023)
- A Little Vacation (2022) as Jess
- A Little Vacation (2022) Writer
- A Little Vacation (2022) Executive Producer
- Invasion (2021) as Sabine
- Debris (2021) as Kathleen
- One of Us Is Lying (2021) as Janae Matthews
- The Unforgivable (2021) as Hannah Whelan
- The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt for Justice (2021) as Sara Gilbert
- Andie the Great (2021) as Penny
- Shall We Play? (2020) as Jess
- All-in Madonna (2020)
- Everything's Great! (2019) as Charlie
- The Hollow Child (2018) as Samantha
- Boundaries (2018) as True
- Let's Not Talk About It (2018) as Ophelia Farclas
- Death Note (2017) as Teenage Girl
- Everfall (2017) as Eva Saint
- Hollow in the Land (2017) as Freya
- Van Helsing (2016) as Shelley
- Haters Back Off (2016) as Chrissy
- Zoo (2015) as Maddie
- Eve of Destruction (2013) as Ruby Dameron
- Stonados (2013) as Megan
- The Christmas Consultant (2013) as Anna Fletcher
- Margraue (2013) as Student
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Bonnie
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Erica
- Tornado Valley (2009) as Young Liz
- Mr. Troop Mom (2009) as Paulina
- Christmas in Canaan (2009) as Young Sarah
- Scary Movie 4 (2006) as Little Girl
- Fetching Cody (2005) as Rose