Jo Anderson

Jo Anderson

67 · Born: Jun 29, 1958

Personal Details

BornJun 29, 1958 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Parents
  • Miles Anderson
  • Lesley Duff

Biography

Jo Anderson was born on June 29th in Brooklyn, New York, where she began her life's journey. As a child, she grew up in the suburban community of Tenafly, New Jersey, surrounded by a loving family with three siblings, including herself, as one of four children.

At the tender age of fourteen, Jo discovered her passion for writing poetry and prose, which would become a lifelong pursuit. She further honed her skills by attending Adelphi University on Long Island, New York. This multifaceted individual is a woman of many talents, having studied dance for years, and is a writer, poet, and actress. Her acting and dancing career began in Manhattan, where she performed in numerous theatrical productions on and off Broadway.

In 1985, Jo took center stage, starring in the one-woman play "Marie", which she had written about the renowned Marie Curie. This marked a significant milestone in her career. Later, she relocated to Los Angeles in the mid-1980s, marking a new chapter in her life.

Jo has had the privilege of studying with the esteemed actor Michael Moriarty and is a proud member of the prestigious Actor's Studio. Her extensive training also includes the Chekhov Studio, the Lecoq Improvisation and Clowning, and the Comedia del Arte.

Throughout her illustrious career, Jo has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and TV movies. Recently, she starred in the film "Fat Rose and Squeaky" and has made guest appearances in popular shows such as "CSI" and "Eleventh Hour".

Career

2006
2001
Rain
Rain as Patsy
1996
Daylight
Daylight as Bloom
1994
Season of Change
Season of Change as Martha Parker
One Woman's Courage
One Woman's Courage as Mrs. van Druten (Defense Attorney)
1993
1991
Dead Again
Dead Again as Sister Madeleine / Starlet
JFK
JFK as Julia Ann Mercer
1990
Decoration Day
Decoration Day as Loreen Wendell
1989
Prime Target
Prime Target as Megan McGuire
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast as Diana Bennett
1988
I Saw What You Did
I Saw What You Did as Robyn Griffin
Miles from Home
Miles from Home as Farmer's Wife