Jenna von Oÿ facts for kids
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Jenna von Oÿ
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von Oÿ in 2017
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Jennifer Jean von Oy
May 2, 1977 Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Brad Bratcher
(m. 2010; div. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
Jenna von Oÿ is an American actress. She was born on May 2, 1977. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. She played Six LeMeure in the sitcom Blossom from 1990 to 1995. Later, she starred as Stevie Van Lowe in The Parkers from 1999 to 2004.
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Early Life and Acting Career
Jenna von Oÿ was born in Danbury, Connecticut. Her parents are Gloria and Frank von Oy. She went to high school in Newtown. Jenna started acting as a child in plays and commercials.
Her first TV acting job was in 1986. It was an episode of ABC Weekend Special. After that, she had guest roles on shows like Tales from the Darkside and Kate & Allie. From 1990 to 1991, she was a co-star in the CBS sitcom Lenny.
Becoming a TV Star
From 1990 to 1995, Jenna played the role of Six LeMeure. Six was a fast-talking character in the TV series Blossom. This role made her very famous.
After Blossom ended, Jenna studied film at the University of Southern California. She was part of a sorority called Kappa Alpha Theta. After two years, she left college to go back to acting. In 1999, she got the role of Stevie Van Lowe. Stevie was the best friend of Kim Parker in The Parkers.
Other Roles and Voice Acting
While working on The Parkers, Jenna also used her voice for cartoons. She was the voice of Trinket St. Blaire in the animated series Pepper Ann. After The Parkers finished in 2004, Jenna appeared in a TV movie called Marsha Potter Gets a Life in 2005.
Later that year, she was a guest star in an episode of Cold Case. She also did a voice role in the Family Guy episode "Perfect Castaway".
Jenna has also been in movies. She appeared in the film Born on the Fourth of July (1989) with Tom Cruise. She provided voices for animated movies too. She was Stacey in A Goofy Movie (1995) and Gracie in Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006).
Music Career
In June 2000, Jenna von Oÿ recorded some songs. She wanted to start a career in country music. Her first album, Breathing Room, was released on September 18, 2007. She also released an EP (a shorter music album) called Coffee & Men (An EP for Childish Adults) in 2009.
Personal Life
Jenna von Oÿ married Brad Bratcher in October 2010. He worked as a computer-data consultant. They got married in Newtown, Connecticut. The couple later divorced. They have two daughters together. Their daughters were born in 2012 and 2014.
Awards and Recognition
Jenna von Oÿ has won awards for her acting.
| Year | Association | Category | Title of work | Result |
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| 1991 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Series | Lenny | Nominated |
| 1992 | Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series | Blossom | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series | Blossom | Won | |
| 1994 | Best Youth Comedienne | Blossom | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Jenna von Oÿ para niños
