Jenny Beck Explained

Jenny Beck
Birth Name:Jennifer Beck
Birth Date:3 August 1974[1]
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:1982–1991

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, she began acting when she was 2 years old.[2] She played Claire Carroll on the TV series Paradise.[3]

Her film debut occurred in Tightrope[2] (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.

In 1990, Beck received the American Youth Foundation Award for her community service. 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"

Notes and References

  1. News: TV: PEOPLETALK. Peterson, Bettelou. February 11, 1990. Philadelphia Inquirer. 62. 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. News: Snauffer . Douglas . Teen actress Beck doesn't wear' Hollywood brat' label . August 14, 2020 . The Akron Beacon Journal . April 22, 1990 . Ohio, Akron . AA 3 . Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Townsend . Mary Ann . 'Guns of Paradies' star a live wire off-screen . August 13, 2020 . The Selma Times-Journal . TV Listing Inc. . February 8, 1991 . Alabama, Selma . 13 . Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Roberts . Jerry . Lights, camera, Jenny! . August 14, 2020 . News-Pilot . May 28, 1987 . California, San Pedro . 150 . Newspapers.com.