Rise to fame (1996-2002)
After auditioning for several television pilots, at 14 she was cast as the oldest daughter in a new family drama, 7th Heaven, the show was originally scheduled to air on FOX, but was picked up by The WB Network instead. 7th Heaven would go on to last for 11 seasons, making it the longest-running family drama in television history, and also became the highest-rated show on The WB.
That same year she also landed her first feature film role, playing Peter Fonda's granddaughter in the critically acclaimed drama Ulee's Gold, released in 1997. Her performance as the gothic, rebellious teenager earned her a Young Artist Award.
During a break from filming 7th Heaven, in spring 1998, she shot the holiday movie I'll Be Home for Christmas, playing opposite Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
In 2000, during the 4th season of 7th Heaven, Biel commented that she grew tired of playing the wholesome preacher's kid, and blamed the show for giving her a squeaky-clean image, which cost her to l
More about Jessica Biel (From Wikipedia)
Career And Education
Biel was educated by a private tutor on set of 7th Heaven, but attended mainstream school for her last year of high school. She graduated from the exclusive Lycée Français read more...
Charity Work
On July 18, 2006, Biel participated in a charity auction to raise medical funds for Colorado teen Molly Bloom, who was injured in an auto accident. John Schiffner of Fergus Falls, read more...
Early Career
Biel initially trained to be a vocalist, and appeared in several musical productions in her hometown, playing lead roles in productions such as Annie, The Sound of Music and Beauty read more...
Rise To Fame (1996-2002)
After auditioning for several television pilots, at 14 she was cast as the oldest daughter in a new family drama, 7th Heaven, the show was originally scheduled to air on FOX, but read more...
Film Stardom (2003-2005)
After leaving 7th Heaven at the end of the sixth season, she was cast as the lead heroine in the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The film was met with mixed reviews, but became read more...
Breakthrough (2006-present)
Her film career blossomed when she played a turn-of-the-Century duchess in the period mystery drama, The Illusionist, co-starring Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti. The movie received read more...
Jessica Claire Biel (born March 3, 1982) is an American actress and former model, who has appeared in several Hollywood films, including Summer Catch, the remake of The Texas Chainsaw read more...