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My Take
I have a lot of respect for Jennifer Westfeldt, because she did not wait for Hollywood to hand her a chair, she built her own. Co-writing, producing and starring in Kissing Jessica Stein, then earning that Independent Spirit nomination, shows an artist unwilling to be only the face on screen. The 2004 Theatre World Award confirms her range carries onto the stage too. A Yale education and a writer's mind set her apart from peers content to merely perform. I think talent this self-directed deserves a brighter spotlight, and I keep hoping the industry finally gives her one.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェニファー・ウェストフェルト
- Reading
- じぇにふぁー・うぇすとふぇると
- Born
- February 2, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Guilford, Connecticut, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film producer / writer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Guilford High School
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Theatre World Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jenniferwestfeldt.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer%20Westfeldt
Frequently asked questions
When was Jennifer Westfeldt born?
Born February 2, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Jennifer Westfeldt from?
Jennifer Westfeldt is from Guilford, Connecticut, United States.
What does Jennifer Westfeldt do?
Jennifer Westfeldt works as actor, screenwriter, film producer, writer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.