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Jessica Paré Biography

Birth Name:Jessica Paré

Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated in 2011 for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for her work in "Suck․"
  • Won the 2010 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Performance
  • Became interested in acting after helping her father prepare his lines in an amateur production of "The Tempest․"
  • Studied acting at TheatreWorks
  • Quote: "When the time comes when nobody cares about me anymore and nobody wants to see my face anymore, then that is fine, too․ It's totally normal․"
  • Well known for her role in the series "Mad Men․"
  • Joined the rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain on their 2012 tour

Awards

  • 2010Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Female - Film: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Breakthrough Performer of the Year: nominated
  • 2012INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Lucy Award-: winner
  • 2021BUEIFF Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated