Jennifer Leigh Hammon (born March 7, 1976)[1] is an American-born actress known for her work on the daytime soap opera Port Charles (1997–99) and as the lead in the 1997 film Allyson Is Watching.
Jennifer Hammon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jennifer Leigh Hammon March 7, 1976 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–2001 |
Biography
editJennifer Hammon was born in Orlando, Florida and attended Winter Park High School in the early 1990s and was a member of International Thespian Society Troupe 850 (other notable alums include Amanda Bearse, Billy Gardell, and Ben Rock from The Blair Witch Project). She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Fine Art , and while a student acted in many theatrical productions.[citation needed]
At the age of 15, she was cast as a cheerleader in cable's Super Force. Other television credits include the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, and in the television movie, Killing Mr. Griffin.[1][2]
Hammon studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.[citation needed] She was first noticed when she accepted the role of Dr. Karen Wexler Cates on the daytime soap opera Port Charles from June 1997 to 1999. When Hammon declined a contract in 1999, the role was recast,[3] with Marie Wilson assuming the role.[4]
Hammon's theatrical credits include Parenthood, The Bodyguard and Wilder Napalm.[citation needed]
Filmography
editFilms
edit- Allyson Is Watching (1997) (as Jennifer Leigh Hammon) as Allyson Roper
- Artie (2000) as Kristen
- Mach 2 (2001) as Gina Kendall
Television
edit- Killing Mr. Griffin (1997) (TV movie) as Bree Gunderson
- General Hospital (1997, 1999) as Karen Wexler Cates
- Port Charles (1997–99) as Karen Wexler Cates
- JAG ("Drop Zone") (2000) as Krista Barron
- Star Trek: Voyager ("Author, Author") (2001) as Female N.D.
References
edit- ^ a b "About the Actors | Jennifer Hammon - soapcentral.com". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Jennifer Hammon". magweb.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. (April 5, 1999). "Hammon Passes on Contract". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- ^ "Who's Who in Port Charles - Karen Wexler". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.