Jessica Campbell (October 30, 1982 – December 29, 2020)[1][2] was an American actress.
Jessica Campbell | |
|---|---|
 Campbell in the 1999 film Election | |
| Born | October 30, 1982 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2020 (aged 38) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–2002 |
| Children | 1 |
Biography
editCampbell was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[3] Her acting appearances included the roles of Tammy Metzler in the 1999 film Election, for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance,[4][5] Julie Gold in the 2001 film The Safety of Objects,[6] and the two-episode guest role of Amy Andrews in the TV series Freaks and Geeks.[7]
After retiring from acting in 2002, Campbell became a naturopathic practitioner. She died at the home of a relative in Portland, Oregon, on December 29, 2020, aged 38. No cause of death was given, but Campbell had suffered from flu-like symptoms on the day of her death.[2]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Election | Tammy Metzler | |
| 2001 | The Safety of Objects | Julie Gold | |
| 2002 | Dad's Day | Mary Elizabeth Kelly | Direct-to-video |
| 2002 | Junk | Doris | Also co-producer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | In the Best Interest of the Children | Julie Cain | Television film |
| 2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Amy Andrews | 2 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Jessica Campbell Biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Evans, Greg (January 13, 2021). "Jessica Campbell Dies: 'Election' Actress Was 38; Costar Reese Witherspoon "Heartbroken"". Deadline. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (January 13, 2021). "Jessica Campbell, 'Election' and 'Freaks and Geeks' Star, Dead at 38". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
Campbell was born on October 30th, 1982, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- ^ "Election (1999): Awards". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Jessica Campbell Awards". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
- ^ "Jessica Campbell Overview". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ Maddux, Rachael (August 2, 2009). "Ten More Former Freaks & Geeks and What They're Up To Now". Paste. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2015.