Jessica Prunell (born April 25, 1977) is an American lawyer and formerly a child actress.
Jessica Prunell | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 25, 1977 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Prunell is the daughter of Tito and Kay Prunell.[1] She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Psychology in 1999. She continued her education at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She was admitted into the New York State Bar in 2003 and she has been a member ever since.
Prunell began modeling and making commercials when she was 6 years old, eventually obtaining a contract with the Ford Model Agency. Photographs of her were used in print advertising and on toy boxes, and she expanded her work to include making commercials for AT&T and Life cereal, among other companies and products. Her first feature film was Born on the Fourth of July.[1] On television, Prunell portrayed Winifred Tattinger on the NBC comedy Tattingers (1989).[2]
Since her graduation from law school, she has been practicing general commercial litigation. She has been an associate of the Fischer & Mandell law firm in New York City. She currently is an attorney with Hogan, Lovells LLP in New York City.
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Young Donna | |
| 1989 | Tattingers | Winnifred Tattinger | Episodes: "Half a Loaf", "El Sid", "Tour of Doody" |
| 1990 | The Baby-Sitters Club | Stacey McGill | Main role |
| 1997-1998 | One Saturday Morning | Charlie | TV series |
| 2000 | Followers | Cynthia Gordon |
References edit
- ^ a b Harrison, Nancy (December 24, 1989). "Kissing Scene a Test for Actress, 12". The New York Times. p. LI13. ProQuest 110344836. Retrieved November 4, 2020 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 762. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
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