Jenna von Oÿ


Jennifer Jean "Jenna" von Oÿ is an American actress, singer, songwriter and author. She played the role of Six LeMeure on the NBC sitcom Blossom and Stevie Van Lowe on the UPN sitcom The Parkers, which is the spin-off series of Moesha.

Early life and career

Von Oÿ was born in Danbury, Connecticut, to Gloria and Frank von Oÿ. She attended Newtown High School. She began her acting career as a child in regional stage productions and commercials. Von Oÿ made her television acting debut in 1986 on an episode of ABC Weekend Special, followed by guest roles on Tales from the Darkside and Kate & Allie. From 1990 to 1991, she co-starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom Lenny.
From 1990 to 1995, von Oÿ appeared in the role of the fast-talking Six Lemeure on the series Blossom. After the series ended, she attended film school at the University of Southern California and was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority for two years before dropping out to return to acting. In 1999, she won the role of Stevie van Lowe, Kim Parker's sidekick, on The Parkers. During the run of The Parkers, von Oÿ also provided the voice of Trinket St. Blaire in the animated series Pepper Ann. After The Parkers ended its run in 2004, von Oÿ appeared in the 2005 television film Marsha Potter Gets a Life. Later that year she guest-starred on an episode of Cold Case, and parodied Alexis Bledel's character of Rory Gilmore in the Family Guy episode "Perfect Castaway."
In addition to television, von Oÿ has also appeared in the feature film Born on the Fourth of July opposite Tom Cruise. She has also provided the voice of Stacey in A Goofy Movie and Gracie in the direct-to-DVD feature Dr. Dolittle 3. In June 2000, von Oÿ recorded a demo compact disc in an attempt to launch a recording career in country music. Her debut album, Breathing Room, was released on September 18, 2007.

Personal life

von Oÿ was married to computer data consultant Brad Bratcher in Newtown, Connecticut in October 2012 but have since separated. They have two daughters born in 2012 and 2014.. von Oÿ is currently in a relationship with a woman.

Filmography

Awards and nominations