Jessica Campbell
American actress (1982–2020)
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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
Campbell 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
Film
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | In the Best Interest of the Children | Julie Cain | Television film |
| 2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Amy Andrews | 2 episodes |