Jolene Purdy

Jolene Purdy
Born Jolene Aiko Purdy[1]
(1983-12-09) December 9, 1983
Redondo Beach, California, U.S.
Residence Torrance, California
Occupation Actress
Years active 2001-present

Jolene Aiko Purdy (born December 9, 1983)[1] is an American actress. She is of half Japanese and half European descent.[2] Purdy starred as Cherita Chen in the 2001 film Donnie Darko. Among her television credits is the Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb, which debuted in 2008,[2][3][4][5] as well as the ABC Family comedy series 10 Things I Hate About You, playing Mandella in eight episodes.[2][5] Purdy has also guest starred on Judging Amy and Boston Public.[5] Purdy is also known for her role as Piper Katins on the TeenNick drama series Gigantic.[5][6] She stars in the Netflix drama series Orange Is The New Black as an inmate at Lichfield Federal Penitentiary.

Purdy currently resides in Torrance, California.

Early life

Purdy is of Japanese and Jewish descent.[7]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Donnie DarkoCherita ChenFilm
2001Boston PublicCindy LavinEpisode: "Chapter Twenty-Three"
2002Judging AmyEpisode: "Tidal Wave"
2008Do Not DisturbMolly5 episodes
2009–1010 Things I Hate About YouMandella8 episodes
2010–11GiganticPiper KatinsMain role, 18 episodes
2010Breaking BadCaraEpisode: "Green Light"
2011GleeRonnie3 episodes
2012Raising HopeVenomEpisode: "Mrs. Smartypants"
2013–2014Under the DomeDodee WeaverMain role (Season 1), Guest (Season 2)
9 episodes
2014BenchedMicahMain role[8]
2016-2017Orange Is The New BlackStephanie HapakukaRecurring[9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Jolene Purdy birth records - July 30, 2012 - Familytreelegends.com
  2. 1 2 3 Pop Tower- Filmography, Bio, Etc.
  3. ↑ Buddy TV- Bio
  4. ↑ http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jolene-purdy/247052
  5. 1 2 3 4 IMDB- Filmography
  6. ↑ "Nickelodeon's TeenNick Commences Production on New Original Series 'Gigantic'" (Press release). Nickelodeon. November 4, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
  7. ↑ https://www.hapamag.com/hapa-mag-issue-002/jolene-purdy-on-family-diversity-and-career
  8. ↑ Jolene Purdy Joins News USA Network Comedy 'Benched'
  9. ↑
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