Jennifer Tisdale
Jennifer Tisdale | |
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 Tisdale in January 2008 | |
| Born | Jennifer Kelly Tisdale September 18, 1981 Neptune City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Shane McChesnie
(m. 2009; div. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Ashley Tisdale (sister) |
Jennifer Kelly Tisdale (born September 18, 1981) is an American actress and singer who is known for her role as Chelsea in the comedy film Bring It On: In It to Win It.
Early life
Tisdale was born in Neptune City, New Jersey, the daughter of Lisa (née Morris) and Mike Tisdale, a contractor.[1] She is the older sister of singer and actress Ashley Tisdale.[2] Her father is Christian, and her mother is Jewish; she, along with her sister, were raised with "a little bit of both" religions.[3] Her maternal grandfather is Arnold Morris, and through her grandfather she is also related to businessman Ron Popeil. She was a cheerleader in high school and college.[4] Tisdale went to Cal State Northridge and graduated with a Screenwriting degree.[5]
Career
Tisdale's acting credits include main characters in the movies The Hillside Strangler and Dark Ride. She played Chelsea in the movie Bring It On: In It to Win It and also recorded a track titled "Don't You Think I'm Hot", which can be heard in the film. She also had a role in the MTV series Undressed. Guest star roles include Clubhouse, Raising Dad, Boston Public and others, Tisdale also appeared in her sister Ashley Tisdale's "He Said, She Said" music video in various scenes.
Personal life
She married Shane McChesnie,[6] who manages a restaurant in Los Angeles, in a private ceremony on August 7, 2009 in New Jersey; Ashley Tisdale, her younger sister, was the maid of honor. Tisdale has a daughter, Mikayla Dawn McChesnie (b. 2010). The couple divorced in 2011 after being separated for some time. [7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mr. Deeds | Card Reader | |
| Ted Bundy | Pretty Girl | ||
| 2004 | The Hillside Strangler | Erin | |
| 2006 | Dark Ride | Liz | |
| 2007 | Bring It On: In It to Win It | Chelsea | Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | The House Bunny | Phi Iota Mu | |
| 2010 | The Brazen Bull | Lauren Vinyec |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | City Guys | Cheerleader | Episode: "Shock Treatment" |
| 2001 | Undressed | Betsy | Main role (season 5) |
| Boston Public | Katie Cooper | Episode: "Chapter 26" | |
| 2002 | Raising Dad | Erin | Episode: "Home Plates" |
| 2004 | Clubhouse | Cheerleader | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Grounded for Life | Amy | Episode: "Day Tripper" | |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Saloon Girl 1 | Episode: "The Suite Life Goes Hollywood: Part 2" |
| 2008–2009 | The Suite Life on Deck | Connie | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Becoming | Herself | Disney Plus Docuseries - S1 E9 - Ashley Tisdale's episode |
Discography
Songs
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Don't You Think I'm Hot" | Bring It On: In It to Win It |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Song | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ashley Tisdale | "He Said She Said" | Headstrong | Cameo |
| 2008 | "Not Like That" |
References
- ^ "Ashley Tisdale Biography (1985-)". Filmreference.com. July 2, 1985. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (July 22, 2014). "Ashley Tisdale Inks Overall Deal With 'The Kennedys' Producer". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ^ Laurie Heifetz (March–April 2007). "The Jewish Paparazzi-Funny, Tisdale doesn't sound Jewish!". American Jewish Life Magazine. Genco Media. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2008.
- ^ "Jennifer Tisdale | Girls' Life". Find Articles. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
- ^ "Growing Up Tisdale". December 15, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ^ "Jennifer Tisdale Pregnant With Baby Girl". The True Gossip. November 9, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
- ^ Tisdale, Ashley [@ashleytisdale] (February 13, 2010). "Mikayla Dawn is here!!!!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2011 – via Twitter.
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| People | |
- 1981 births
- Actresses from New Jersey
- American film actresses
- California State University, Northridge alumni
- American television actresses
- Jewish singers
- Jewish American actresses
- People from Neptune City, New Jersey
- Living people
- 21st-century American Jews
- 21st-century American women
- American comedy actresses