Jessica Stroup
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| Born | Jessica Stroup October 23, 1986 Anderson, South Carolina, USA |
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| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Jessica Stroup (born October 23, 1986) is an American actress and model. Stroup is better known for her role as Erin Silver on the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off, 90210.
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[edit] Personal life
Jessica Stroup was born on October 23, 1986 in Anderson, South Carolina. She spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. A friend's mother was a former Miss North Carolina and encouraged Jessica to pursue modeling. She has an older brother, Dave Stroup. She has previously stated that her parents were quite strict but still supported her aspirations. She graduated from Providence High School in 2004. At age 17 Stroup was offered a scholarship to attend the University of Georgia, but turned it down in order to pursue an acting career. She then moved to Los Angeles, California, where she currently resides.
[edit] Career
Stroup began modeling when she was 15 and acting when she was 18. Her first acting job was as a guest star on Nickelodeon's popular teen series Unfabulous. Next, Stroup landed a small role in the CBS TV movie Vampire Bats. She played a major role in the TV movie Southern Comfort. Stroup was originally going to play Zoe in I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. According to IMDb Stroup had auditioned for a role in the in the 2008 horror film "April Fool's Day". In 2008 she joined the series 90210 as Erin Silver, the younger sister of David Silver and Kelly Taylor, a rebel who produces and stars in a YouTube-type video series.
Her first feature film was School for Scoundrels. She co-starred in the 2007 sequel film The Hills Have Eyes II. In 2008 she played the role of Claire in the remake of Prom Night. She has also appeared in the movie Broken, where her character shares a kiss with Heather Graham. She later reunited with her Prom Night co-star, Idris Elba in the movie This Christmas.
Over the years Jessica has appeared in numerous commercials, including spots for Honda, Velveeta and Target. Her most recognizable commercial appearance was as "the Dentyne Girl" in an advertisement for Dentyne Ice.
[edit] Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Homecoming | Elizabeth Mitchum | Main Role |
| The Informers | Rachel | Minor Role | |
| 2008 | True Blood | Sorority Girl (guest star) | Episode. Strange Love |
| 90210 | Erin "Silver" Silver | (2008 - Present) | |
| Prom Night | Claire | Main Role | |
| 2007 | Reaper | Cady | (2007 - 2008) (4 Episodes) |
| This Christmas | Sandi | Minor Role | |
| The Hills Have Eyes II | PV2 Amber Johnson | Major Role | |
| October Road | Taylor | Episode. Once Around The Block | |
| Grey's Anatomy | Jillian Miller | Episode. Great Expectations | |
| 2006 | Broken | Sara | Minor Role |
| School for Scoundrels | Eli's Wife | Minor Role | |
| Left in Darkness | Justine | Minor Role | |
| Southern Comfort | Lindy | Major Role | |
| Pray for Morning | Ashley | Major Role | |
| Zoey 101 | Girl | Episode. Lola Likes Chase | |
| Girlfriends | Riley | Episode. Oh, Hell Yes: The Seminar | |
| 2005 | Unfabulous | Fredericka | Episode. The Road Trip |
| Vampire Bats | Eden | Minor Role | |
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