Courtney Elizabeth Jines (born May 4, 1992) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for her roles as Demetra in '' Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'' and Amanda Wilkinson in ''

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''. In 2012 Courtney founded her own production company called Moonflower Pictures.

Life and career

Jines was born in

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. She began acting professionally at the age of 8. Her first television appearance was in 2000 in the episode "Demolition Derby" of the television series ''

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'' as Lisa Hagonon. Her first role in film was as Harriet Deal in ''Drop Back Ten'' in 2000. She played Hannah Miller in the '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' episode "Pixies" and Delilah in ''Gaudi Afternoon'' in 2001, and Jessica Trent in a ''

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'' episode called "Cats in the Cradle" in 2002. Also in 2002, she played Julie Morgan in ''Anna's Dream''. In 2003 she played Kristen Farrell in the television series ''

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'', and Rachel in the '' ER'' episode "A Saint in the City." She was in ''Red Betsy'' as Jane Rounds, and played Demetra (A.K.A. The Deceiver) in '' Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'', which is the role that Jines is most famous for. In 2004, she guest starred on ''

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'' as Deena Greenberg in the episode "Today I Am a Man." In 2005, she starred as Bridget Byrne in '' Silver Bells''. Jines also had the recurring role of Heidi on ''The War at Home''. In 2015, Courtney won a fellowship with Sundance Institute's Ignite Program, making her one of two female directors selected.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

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