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]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Tightrope Penny Block
1985 The Canterville Ghost Virginia Otis TV movie
1986 Troll Wendy Anne Potter
1987 Downpayment on Murder TV movie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1982 Father Murphy Henrietta 5 episodes
1983, 1985 T.J. Hooker Valerie Webb, Chrissie Hooker 3 episodes
1984 V: The Final Battle Elizabeth Maxwell (age 10) Episode: "Part Three"
1984 V Elizabeth Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell Clone as Child 2 episodes
1984 Hotel Sarah Lawrence Episode: "Ideals"
1985 Finder of Lost Loves Sharon Mason Episode: "From the Heart"
1986 Falcon Crest Young Jordan 2 episodes
1986 Matlock Lila Harrison Episode: "The Affair"
1987 Gimme a Break! Molly Hamilton Episode: "Joey, the Gigolo"
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse Diane Episode: "Day to Day"
1988–1991 Paradise Claire Carroll 56 episodes
1991 Roseanne Tanya Episode: "Home-Ec"

References

  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.


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