Jessica Biel made her television series acting debut on 7th Heaven and has since emerged as a breakout star. Biel starred this past summer on the big screen in the Warner Bros. romantic comedy Summer Catch opposite Freddie Prinze, Jr.
A young woman of many diverse talents, the same year Biel was named to People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful" list, her soccer team went undefeated. As a child, she initially pursued a career as a singer and began performing professionally on stage at the age of 9 in productions such as Annie, The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast. A natural beauty, Biel soon turned to modeling and commercial work. She won a scholarship to the Young Actor's Space in Los Angeles by competing in the International Modeling and Talent Association's Annual Conference in 1994.
In an impressive display of versatility, Biel garnered rave notices for her portrayal as Peter Fonda's rebellious granddaughter in the critically praised feature film Ulee's Gold. The film, which earned Fonda an Academy Award nomination, was the centerpiece of the 1997 Sundance Film Festival and was screened in competition at Cannes. Biel also starred on the big screen in I'll Be Home For Christmas in a romantic role opposite Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
Currently living in Los Angeles, Biel enjoys spending her free time snowboarding, playing soccer, practicing yoga and running. |
