Overview (3)
Mini Bio (1)
Jessy Schram has been a natural performer since early childhood. At the age of 10, her "intangible star quality" was recognized by the Stewart Talent Agency in Chicago, which signed her as both an actress and fashion model. She immediately established herself as one of Chicago's most successful child models by booking numerous commercials, print campaigns, voice-overs, and television work.
Jessy's success in the entertainment industry continues to grow. After moving to LA at the age of 18, Jessy quickly began to fill a long list of credits for film and TV. She has been a recurring role on nationally televised shows such as
Veronica Mars (2004), "Jane Doe",
Life (2007),
Crash (2008) and
Medium (2005), where shes taken on the role of the young
Patricia Arquette; as well as been featured on
House (2004),
CSI: Miami (2002),
Without a Trace (2002),
Boston Legal (2004),
Hawthorne (2009) and more. Jessy also starred in Universal's feature film
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) as well as played a supporting role in independent films such as
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) and
Keith (2008). Most recently, Jessy has completed a new pilot for TNT and Dreamworks as well as a role in
Tony Scott's feature film
Unstoppable (2010).
In addition to acting, Jessy discovered her groove for music as a singer/song-writing solo artist, as well as touring with Joan Baby's soul band, performing at places like The Knitting Factory, Hard Rock Cafe, Tweeter Center, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, Hancock Music Center, and many more. In addition to performing, Jessy has spent time fine-tuning her talents with various producers, songwriters, musicians, vocal coaches and choreographers. Over the years, she has had the privilege to collaborate with
Jim Peterik of
The Ides of March and
Survivor, and Suave of Hip Hop Connxion. In addition to her singing and song-writing skills, Jessy continues to learn guitar and explore percussion developing her own unique style. Growing from pop/rock, R&B, to finding a voice in styles that meet the likes of
Marc Broussard and
KT Tunstall.
Jessy's passion and dedication has helped fulfill her dreams and goals. Not only is she a role model for other aspiring performers, but Jessy is actively involved in working with different charities. She is committed in heart and frequently visits orphaned children in Baja, Mexico through a group called Corazon De Vida. As well as visiting Project Angel Food in Los Angeles and her church's local soup kitchen when time allows.
Jessy's success in the entertainment industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. Her ability to touch others through the roles she plays brings a freshness and truth that men and women alike adore. She has been "incredibly blessed" and plans to grow in her talents and share all that's been given.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anon
Personal Quotes (12)
In
Falling Skies (2011) I was playing a soldier and a fighter, and then, when I was taken captive, you're still in this post-apocalyptic world.
"Terrible" is not a word I would use in shooting romantic scenes with
Scott Speedman.
For the spouse of someone in the service, you are your own provider, your own lover, your own best friend while that person's gone--the mother and father if you have kids.
At different times in your life, your body needs different things.
I loved
The Chicago Code (2011); I watched that a lot. It was great because it really captured the city--I'm from Chicago, too.
My experience with
Last Resort (2012) is very different from most of the cast. While they are next to a mountain, I'm always within the four walls of my home.
There are so many different styles of yoga.
Any show that includes guns or machinery or stuff like that, you need to trust who's around you because blanks are flying.
When you're on a submarine you're usually underwater for months at a time, and you don't get to Skype or make phone calls. When you get messages, they're maybe two sentences. They're very short.
Last Resort (2012), to me, is very much about finding truth and integrity in an extraordinary situation.
You know that you're part of a [
Steven Spielberg] production when you've got some aliens involved, but you REALLY know when you're sitting there at a table read and they say, "Steven really wanted it this way".
I tend to be a jam-band fan, and I love
The Rolling Stones.
