Jennifer O'Dell (born November 27, 1974, in Ridgecrest,

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. She is best known for the role of Veronica on the television series ''

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Biography

At the age of eight, O'Dell was cast in a national candy commercial at her very first audition. She took a hiatus through high school to enjoy her youth, but resumed her acting career soon after graduation. She guest starred on a number of television series, including ''

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''. In 1999 she gained fame as the scantily-clad Veronica on ''

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''. This role elevated her career and she has since appeared in several films and guest starred on such popular television shows as ''

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'', ''NCIS'', and ''

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''. She appeared in the TV series ''

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'' episode "Nailed" as Charlene Hartford, the woman responsible for accidentally injuring the character

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with a

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. She lives in Southern California and has two sons, Logan and Ledger. O'Dell has also been a professional photographer since 2009.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

Official site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Odell, Jennifer 1974 births Actresses from California American film actresses American television actresses American soap opera actresses Living people People from Ridgecrest, California American child actresses 21st-century American women