Jenny Beck

For the American politician, see Jennifer Beck.
Jenny Beck
Born
Jennifer Beck

(1974-08-03) August 3, 1974 (age 50)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
OccupationActress
Years active1982–1991

Jennifer Beck (born August 3, 1974) is an American actress best known for playing a young Elizabeth on V: The Final Battle and V: The Series (episode 1).

The daughter of Jim and Lori Beck,[2] she began acting when she was 2 years old.[3] She played Claire Carroll on the TV series Paradise.[2]

Her film debut occurred in Tightrope[3] (1984), and she also acted in The Canterville Ghost (1985) and Troll (1986).

Beck also made TV commercials for products that included Duncan Hines, Purolator Oil, and Trix.[4]

In 1990, Beck received the American Youth Foundation Award for her community service.[2] Her performance in Troll earned her a Youth in Film Award nomination for best supporting actress in a film, comedy, fantasy, or drama.[4]

  1. ^ a b Peterson, Bettelou (February 11, 1990). "TV: PEOPLETALK". Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 62. ProQuest 843192635. Tell me about Jenny Beck, who plays Claire Carroll in 'Paradise.'
    Beck was born in Los Angeles Aug. 3, 1974, and started in commercials when she was 2.
  2. ^ a b c Townsend, Mary Ann (February 8, 1991). "'Guns of Paradies' star a live wire off-screen". The Selma Times-Journal. Alabama, Selma. TV Listing Inc. p. 13. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b Snauffer, Douglas (April 22, 1990). "Teen actress Beck doesn't wear' Hollywood brat' label". The Akron Beacon Journal. Ohio, Akron. p. AA 3. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b Roberts, Jerry (May 28, 1987). "Lights, camera, Jenny!". News-Pilot. California, San Pedro. p. 150. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.