Jessica Bowman facts for kids

Jessica Robyn Bowman (born November 26, 1980) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Colleen Cooper in the TV show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

Jessica Bowman's Acting Journey

Jessica Bowman was born in Walnut Creek, California. She started acting when she was young. She performed in plays at community theaters and appeared in TV commercials. Her first TV role was Darcy in a show called The Road Home.

Becoming Colleen Cooper

Jessica made guest appearances on popular TV shows like Boy Meets World, NYPD Blue, and Baywatch. Then, she got a big role! She joined the TV drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman in its third season. She played the character Colleen Cooper. Another actress had played Colleen before, but Jessica took over the role.

Awards for Her Work

Jessica's acting as Colleen was very good. She won an award called the Young Artists Award in 1996. This award was for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Series. She was also nominated for this award in 1997 and 1998.

In 1996, Jessica also won the Michael Landon Award. She shared this award with others for Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman being an Outstanding Family Television Series.

Movies and Other Roles

After Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Jessica acted in two TV movies. These were Young Hearts Unlimited and Lethal Vows. She also played Colleen Cooper again in a movie called Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within in 2001.

Jessica also appeared in big movies. She was in Joy Ride and Derailed. Derailed starred Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Jessica Bowman's Filmography

Here is a list of the movies and TV shows Jessica Bowman has been in: