Jennifer Hammon

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

(1976-03-07) March 7, 1976
Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1991–2001

Biography

Jennifer 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.

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. 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.

Filmography

Films
  • Allyson Is Watching (1997) (as Jennifer Leigh Hammon) as Allyson Roper
  • Artie (2000) as Kristen
  • Mach 2 (2001) as Gina Kendall

Television

References
  1. "About the Actors | Jennifer Hammon - soapcentral.com". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  2. "Jennifer Hammon". magweb.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  3. Kroll, Dan J. (April 5, 1999). "Hammon Passes on Contract". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  4. "Who's Who in Port Charles - Karen Wexler". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
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