Jenny Wright
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Jenny Wright | |
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| Born | 23 March 1962 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
Jennifer G. Wright (born March 23, 1962) is an American actress who made her film debut portraying the role of Cushie in the comedy-drama The World According to Garp in 1982. That same year she made an appearance in the live-action/animated musical drama film Pink Floyd – The Wall, playing an American groupie.
Career
Wright had roles in both The Wild Life as Eileen and St. Elmo's Fire as Felicia. She also starred with Anthony Michael Hall in the 1986 thriller Out of Bounds,[1] with Adrian Pasdar as Mae in the 1987 cult horror classic Near Dark,[2] and alongside Ilan Mitchell-Smith in the 1988 drama The Chocolate War. Wright had a lead role in 1989's I, Madman, and small parts in the films Young Guns II and The Lawnmower Man.
Personal life
She was married to LA producer and musician Jimmy Boyle.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | The World According to Garp | Cushie | |
| Love, Sidney | Jan | Episodes: "Jan: Part 1", "Jan: Part 2" | |
| The Executioner's Song | April Baker | ||
| Pink Floyd – The Wall | American Groupie | ||
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Eileen | |
| 1985 | St. Elmo's Fire | Felicia Hicks | |
| 1986 | Out of Bounds | Dizz/Darlene | |
| 1987 | Near Dark | Mae | |
| Crime Story | Pamela Palmer | Episode: "The Senator, the Movie Star, and the Mob" | |
| 1988 | The Chocolate War | Lisa | |
| Midnight Caller | Angel | Episode: "Conversations with an Assassin" | |
| 1989 | I, Madman | Virginia | Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Actress |
| Valentino Returns | Sylvia Fuller | ||
| Twister | Stephanie | ||
| Gideon Oliver | Coombs | Episode: "Sleep Well, Professor Oliver" | |
| 1990 | Young Guns II | Jane Greathouse | |
| A Shock to the System | Melanie O'Conner | ||
| Capital News | Doreen Duncan | ||
| 1991 | Queens Logic | Asha | |
| Matlock | Ginnie Morell | Episode: "The Marriage Counselor" | |
| 1992 | The Lawnmower Man | Marnie Burke | |
| 1994 | Sirens | Reporter #2 | Episode: "A Cop First" |
| 1997 | NYPD Blue | Trish Taylor | Episode: "Upstairs, Downstairs" |
| 1998 | Enchanted | Little Natalie's Mother |
References
- ^ James, Caryn (July 25, 1986). "SCREEN: 'OUT OF BOUNDS,' A THRILLER". The New York Times.
- ^ JimmyO (March 1, 2013). "Where in the Horror are they now? Jenny Wright!". JoBlo.com.
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