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Jennifer Morrison
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Morrison at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con
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Jennifer Marie Morrison
April 12, 1979 |
| Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Partner(s) | Gerardo Celasco (2019–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Jennifer Marie Morrison (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress and director. She is well-known for playing Dr. Allison Cameron in the TV show House (from 2004 to 2012). She also starred as Emma Swan in the fantasy series Once Upon a Time (from 2011 to 2018). Jennifer has also appeared in other popular shows and movies. These include How I Met Your Mother, Star Trek, and Warrior. She also directed her first movie, Sun Dogs, in 2017.
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Early Life and Education
Jennifer Morrison was born in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She is the oldest of three children. Her father, David, was a music teacher. He was even named Teacher of the Year in 2003.
Jennifer went to South Middle School. She then graduated from Prospect High School in 1997. Her parents worked at this school. In high school, she was a talented clarinet player. She also sang in the choir and was a cheerleader. After high school, she attended Loyola University Chicago. She studied theatre and English, graduating in 2000. Before moving to Los Angeles to act, she studied at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Jennifer's Acting Career
Starting Out in Film and TV (1992–2010)
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Jennifer started acting when she was very young. She was a child model for stores like JCPenney. She also appeared in commercials for products like Rice Krispies. In 1992, she was on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids with basketball star Michael Jordan.
Her first movie role was at age 14 in Intersection (1994). She later had a main role in Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000). She also appeared in movies like Grind (2003) and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005).
In 2004, Jennifer got a big role as Dr. Allison Cameron on the TV show House. She was on the show for six seasons. Her character left in 2009 but returned for special episodes in 2010 and 2012. In 2006, Jennifer also helped produce an independent film called Flourish. She also helped find the idea for the TV show Glee. She is credited as an associate producer for the first season.
In 2007, Jennifer was in the computer game Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. She played a character named Kirce James. She also appeared in the TV movie The Murder of Princess Diana. In 2009, she played Winona Kirk, the mother of James T. Kirk, in the movie Star Trek.
Big Roles in Television (2011–Present)
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In 2010, Jennifer was a guest star on the show Chase. She then joined the cast of How I Met Your Mother. She played Zoey Pierson, a love interest for the main character, Ted Mosby.
In 2011, Jennifer starred in the movie Warrior. She played the wife of one of the main characters. Later in 2011, she began her starring role in ABC's Once Upon a Time. She played Emma Swan, a character who discovers she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming. She was a main character for six seasons. She returned for the show's final episode in 2018.
In 2016, Jennifer started her own film company, Apartment 3C Productions. She directed her first movie, Sun Dogs, under this company. The movie was later available on Netflix. In 2019, Jennifer joined the cast of the TV show This Is Us. She played Cassidy Sharp, a Marine veteran. She appeared in seasons 4, 5, and 6.
Personal Life
Jennifer Morrison dated actor Jesse Spencer from 2004 to 2007. They were co-stars on House. She also dated actor Amaury Nolasco from 2009 to 2012.
Since 2019, she has been in a relationship with actor Gerardo Celasco. In April 2022, she started calling him her husband. In June 2024, Jennifer shared that she had recently become a mother to a baby girl.
Film and Television Appearances
Jennifer Morrison has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
- Films:
* Intersection (1994) as Meaghan Eastman * Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) as Amy Mayfield * Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) as Jade * Star Trek (2009) as Winona Kirk * Warrior (2011) as Tess Conlon * Sun Dogs (2017) as Marie (also director and producer) * The Report (2019) as Caroline Krass * Batman: Hush (2019) as Selina Kyle / Catwoman (voice)
- Television:
* House (2004–2012) as Dr. Allison Cameron * How I Met Your Mother (2010–2014) as Zoey Pierson * Once Upon a Time (2011–2018) as Emma Swan * This Is Us (2019–2022) as Cassidy Sharp * Will Trent (2023) as Abigail Bentley-Campano * Tracker (2024) as Lizzy Hawking
Directing Work
Jennifer has also directed several TV episodes and films:
- Sun Dogs (2017) - Feature film
- Euphoria (2019) - TV series episode
- One of Us Is Lying (2021) - TV series pilot episode
- Dr. Death (2021–2023) - Several TV series episodes
- Tracker (2024) - TV series episode
Theatre Performances
Jennifer has also performed in plays:
- The Miracle Worker (2010) as Kate Keller
- The End of Longing (2017) as Stephanie
- The Penelopiad (2024) as Penelope
See also
In Spanish: Jennifer Morrison para niños
