Jenny Mollen
Jenny Ann Mollen Biggs is an American actress and New York Times-best selling author. Mollen is known for her portrayal of Nina Ash on the television series Angel, Viva Laughlin, the 2008 TV series Crash, and Girls. Mollen has published two collections of essays, and has written articles for various publications, including Cosmopolitan and Parents, among others.
Early life and education
Mollen was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Her father is Dr. Art Mollen, a well-known osteopathic physician, marathon runner, and author. He has appeared regularly as a health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show and other media outlets, including Good Morning Arizona.In the late 1990s, Mollen graduated from Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. She studied theater and graduated from UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
Mollen worked in local theater as a child. She worked at Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California, the Idyllwild Arts Academy, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
Career
Acting
In 2005, Mollen announced in an interview about her plans to perform in London in a play she wrote about her dog.In 2009, Mollen wrote the short film Kidnapping Caitlynn, which stars Jason Biggs, Julie Benz and herself. The film is directed by Katherine Cunningham Eves.
In 2016, Mollen co-starred with her husband Jason Biggs as fictional husband and wife characters in comedy film Amateur Night.
Writing
In 2012 and 2013, Mollen wrote a humor column for The Smoking Jacket, a website affiliated with Playboy, as well as an advice column for Playboy.In January 2013, Mollen's signed with St. Martin's Press to write a book of comedic essays, I Like You Just The Way I Am. The book reached #10 on The New York Times Best Seller list for Print & E-Book Nonfiction on its debut in June 2014. On August 4, 2016, it was announced that ABC Digital acquired a single-camera comedy written and starring Mollen based on her NYT Best Seller I Like You Just The Way I Am.
In June 2016, Mollen published a follow-up, Live Fast Die Hot, which also subsequently became New York Times Best Seller at #8 in Humor. In August 2016, it was reported that the film rights had been acquired by Warner Bros. with Anne Hathaway attached to star and Mollen attached to write and executive produce.
Personal life
Mollen met actor Jason Biggs while filming My Best Friend's Girl and they were engaged by January 2008. On April 23, 2008, the couple eloped and got married in Los Angeles, California. In July 2008, they had a formal wedding ceremony in Napa Valley. Their son, Sid, was born on February 15, 2014. Their second son, Lazlo was born on October 2, 2017. After living in Los Angeles for some time, the Biggs family moved to New York City in 2018.Mollen's father is Jewish, and she was raised culturally Jewish. She has a sister and a half-brother.
Mollen speaks German fluently.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | 18 Wheels of Justice | Susan Curran | Episode: "Mr. Invisible" |
| 2001 | Strong Medicine | Blonde | Episode: "Black 'n' Flu" |
| 2003–04 | Angel | Nina Ash | Episodes: "Unleashed", "Smile Time", "Power Play" |
| 2005 | ' | Jenny | Television film |
| 2006 | Medium | Lydia Kyne | Episode: "Method to His Madness" |
| 2007 | Viva Laughlin | Geneva's sister Amy | Unaired episodes Episodes: "Need You Tonight", "Bad Moon Rising", "Taking Care of Business", "Fighter" |
| 2008 | Crash | Tess Nolan / Theresa Nolanski | Recurring role, 7 Episodes |
| 2009 | Chelsea Lately | Herself | Episode: "Episode dated 28 October 2009" |
| 2010 | ' | Carly Morris | Episode: "Playa Vista" |
| 2011 | ' | Detective Angela Sayer | Episode: "Life Sentence" |
| 2011 | Suits | Gabby Stone | Episode: "Tricks of the Trade" |
| 2013 | Hawaii Five-0 | Dakota Hayes | Episode: "Pa'ani" |
| 2013 | Wilfred | Kim | Episode: "Sincerity" |
| 2014 | Chelsea Lately | Herself | Episode: "Episode #8.98" |
| 2014 | Girls | Courtney | Episodes: "I Saw You", "Two Plane Rides" |
| 2015 | ' | Co-Host | 6 Episodes |
| 2016-17 | Chelsea | Herself; also writer | 7 Episodes |
| 2016 | Chelsea Does | Herself; writer | TV Series documentary Episode: "Chelsea Does Marriage" |
| 2016 | Chicago Fire | Detective Bianca Holloway | Episodes: "What Happened to Courtney", "I Will Be Walking", "The Last One for Mom" |
| 2016 | I Like You Just the Way I Am | Jenny; producer, writer | Episodes: "Drone Attack", "You Were ALMOST Kidnapped", "Teets on a Plane", "Sex with Luke" |
| 2019 | The Bachelorette | Herself | Episodes: "Week 3" |
Selected works and publications
Books
Periodicals