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Jennifer Westfeldt, born on February 2, 1970 in Guilford, Connecticut, United States, is a screenwriter, film producer and writer. As of 2026, Jennifer Westfeldt is 56 years old. Education on record includes Guilford High School and Yale University. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (2004).
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Guilford, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film producer / writer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Guilford High School
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Theatre World Award
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jenniferwestfeldt.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer%20Westfeldt
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271554
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jennifer Westfeldt born?
Jennifer Westfeldt was born on February 2, 1970 and is 56 years old.
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.
Where did Jennifer Westfeldt study?
Jennifer Westfeldt attended Yale University.
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