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 (born Jennifer Jean von Oy on May 2, 1977) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Six LeMeure in the TV show Blossom (from 1990 to 1995) and 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. She started acting as a child in plays and commercials. Her first TV appearance was in 1986. She also had guest roles in shows like Tales from the Darkside and Kate & Allie.
From 1990 to 1991, Jenna was in the TV show Lenny. Then, from 1990 to 1995, she became well-known for playing Six LeMeure in the popular show Blossom. Six was a very fast-talking character.
After Blossom ended, Jenna studied film at the University of Southern California. She later decided to return to acting. In 1999, she got the role of Stevie Van Lowe in The Parkers. Stevie was the best friend of Kim Parker, played by Countess Vaughn.
Other Roles and Music
While working on The Parkers, Jenna von Oÿ also used her voice for the animated series Pepper Ann. She voiced the character Trinket St. Blaire.
After The Parkers finished in 2004, Jenna appeared in a TV movie called Marsha Potter Gets a Life in 2005. She also had a guest role in an episode of Cold Case. She even voiced a character in an episode of Family Guy.
Jenna has also been in movies. She appeared in Born on the Fourth of July (1989) with Tom Cruise. She also voiced characters in animated films like Stacey in A Goofy Movie (1995) and Gracie in Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006).
In 2000, Jenna started working on a music career. She recorded a demo CD for country music. Her first album, called Breathing Room, was released on September 18, 2007. She later released another music project in 2009.
Personal Life
Jenna von Oÿ married Brad Bratcher in October 2010 in Newtown, Connecticut. They later divorced. They have two daughters, who were born in 2012 and 2014.
Discography
- Breathing Room (2007)
- Coffee & Men (An EP for Childish Adults) (2009)
Awards and Recognition
Jenna von Oÿ has received awards for her acting:
- In 1993, she won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a TV Series for her role in Blossom.
- In 1994, she won another Young Artist Award for Best Youth Comedienne for Blossom.
Images for kids
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von Oÿ in 2017
See also
In Spanish: Jenna von Oÿ para niños
