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Tricia Vessey

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Tricia Vessey
Vessey in Bean (1997)
Born
EducationBrooklyn College (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress · writer · producer
Years active1994–2013
PartnerAnton Newcombe
Children1

Tricia Vessey is an American actress, writer, and producer.

Early life and education

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Vessey was born in Hollister, California, and grew up in Monterey. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing and film production from Brooklyn College.[1]

Career

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Vessey appeared in several films, including the 1997 releases The Brave and Bean, the 1999 releases Coming Soon and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and the 2001 releases Trouble Every Day, On the Edge and Town & Country.

In 2013, Vessey co-created, directed, wrote, and produced a web series In the Production Office; the series was screened at the 2015 International Film Festival Rotterdam.[2]

Personal life

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She has one child, a son, with ex-boyfriend Anton Newcombe, a musician and producer.[3]

In 2022, Vessey testified at Danny Masterson's criminal trial as a "prior bad acts" witness.[4] Vessey, who has never been a Scientologist, was added in 2023 as the sixth plaintiff in a case against Scientology and Masterson, alleging surveillance and harassment by the Church of Scientology after going to police with rape claims against Masterson.[5]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 A Dangerous Place Kim
1997 The Brave Luis's Girl #1
1997 Bean Jennifer Langley
1997 The Alarmist April Brody
1997 Kiss the Girls Woman at Nepenthe Bar
1998 Standoff Feeebie
1998 Nowhere to Go Niki
1998 Too Pure Nic
1999 Coming Soon Nell Kellner
1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Louise Vargo
2001 Town & Country Alice
2001 Trouble Every Day June Brown
2001 On the Edge Rachel Row
2003 Nobody Needs to Know Iris Dawn

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 Weird Science Caitli Episode: "Killer Party"
1995 Under One Roof Janet Episode: "Secrets"
1995 The Naked Truth Kyle Episode: "Star and Comet Collide! Giant Bugs Invade!"
1996 Local Heroes Nikki Episode: "Hometown Heroes"
1996 Marshal Law Mama Doc Television film
2010–2012 In the Production Office Coco 3 episodes; also writer and director
2013 Bros Mother Episode: "SantaConned"

References

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  1. ^ "IFFR Tricia Vessey profile". International Film Festival Rotterdam. 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "In the Production Office". International Film Festival Rotterdam. 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Northover, Kylie (May 23, 2008). "Bad reputation". The Age. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
  4. ^ Dillon, Nancy (November 9, 2022). "'Ghost Dog' Actress Says Danny Masterson Sexually Assaulted Her Twice in 1996: 'He Was Rough'". Rolling Stone.
  5. ^ Patten, Dominic (January 2, 2024). ""Criminal Enterprise" Scientology Should Face RICO Charges, Danny Masterson Accusers Say – Update". Deadline Hollywood.
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