Jessica Stroup
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 Jessica Stroup in April 2009. |
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| Born | Jessica Leigh Stroup October 23, 1986 Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Jessica Leigh Stroup (born October 23, 1986) is an American actress and fashion model. Stroup is best known for her role as Erin Silver on The CW television series 90210, a spin-off to the original Beverly Hills, 90210. She is regarded as a scream queen for starring in the horror films Prom Night, Vampire Bats , Left in Darkness and The Hills Have Eyes 2.
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[edit] Early life
Stroup was born in Anderson, South Carolina, the daughter of Judy and Don Stroup, a senior vice president at Wachovia.[1] She spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. A friend's mother was a former Miss North Carolina and encouraged Stroup to pursue modeling.[citation needed] She graduated from Providence High School (North Carolina) in 2004. Stroup was offered a scholarship to attend the University of Georgia, but turned it down to pursue an acting career.
[edit] Career
Stroup began modeling when she was 15 and acting when she was 18. Her first role 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. In 2008, she joined the series 90210 as Erin Silver, the younger sister of David Silver and Kelly Taylor.
She co-starred in the 2007 sequel film The Hills Have Eyes 2. In 2008, she played the role of Claire in the remake of Prom Night. She has also appeared in the movie Broken. She later reunited with her Prom Night co-star Idris Elba in the movie This Christmas.
She starred in Homecoming, a psychological thriller, alongside Mischa Barton and Matt Long, that was released July 2009.[2]
In 2012, Stroup will feature in Seth MacFarlane's upcoming comedy film Ted. She will play a co-worker of a character played by Mila Kunis. Ted will mark Stroup's first cinematic outing since starring in the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's The Informers in 2009.[3]
[edit] Personal life
She dated her 90210 costar, Dustin Milligan, for almost 2 years before breaking up August 2010.[4]
Stroup currently resides Los Angeles, California.[5]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Unfabulous | Fredericka | Episode: "The Road Trip" |
| Vampire Bats | Eden | ||
| 2006 | Broken | Sara | |
| School for Scoundrels | Eli's Wife | ||
| Left in Darkness | Justine | ||
| Southern Comfort | Lindy | ||
| Pray for Morning | Ashley | ||
| Zoey 101 | Girl | Episode: "Lola Likes Chase" | |
| Girlfriends | Riley | Episode: "Oh, Hell Yes: The Seminar" | |
| 2007–2008 | Reaper | Cady | 4 Episodes |
| 2007 | This Christmas | Sandi Whitfield | |
| The Hills Have Eyes 2 | Amber Johnson | ||
| October Road | Taylor | Episode: "Once Around The Block" | |
| Grey's Anatomy | Jillian Miller | Episode 3x13: "Great Expectations" | |
| 2008 | True Blood | Sorority Girl Kelly | Episode: "Strange Love" |
| Prom Night | Claire | ||
| 2008–present | 90210 | Erin Silver | |
| 2009 | Homecoming | Elizabeth Mitchum | |
| The Informers | Rachel | ||
| 2011 | Family Guy | Voice Only, Episodes: | |
| 2012 | Ted | Lori's Co-Worker |
[edit] References
- ^ Aarthun, Sarah (2008-09-08). "From Q.C. to ‘90210' | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper". Charlotteobserver.com. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2008/09/07/178502/from-qc-to-90210.html. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ Matt Mitovich (17 July 2009). "90210's Jessica Stroup Braves One Hell of a Homecoming". TVGuide.com. http://movies.tvguide.com/Movie-News/Jessica-Stroup-Homecoming-1008173.aspx. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- ^ Published Saturday, Apr 23 2011, 17:55 BST (2011-04-23). "'90210' star joins Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' - Movies News". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a316119/90210-star-joins-seth-macfarlanes-ted.html. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ "Jessica Stroup And Dustin Milligan Split". Starpulse.com. 2010-08-17. http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2010/08/17/jessica_stroup_and_dustin_milligan_spl. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ "Jessica Stroup Biography", TVGuide.com, http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jessica-stroup/bio/244493, retrieved 2011-03-04
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