Monica Keena

Monica Keena

46 · Born: May 28, 1979

Personal Details

BornMay 28, 1979 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Parents
  • William B. Keena Jr
  • Mary Catherine Keena
Relatives
  • Samantha Keena (Sibling)

Biography

Monica Keena, a talented individual, was born on May 28, 1979, in Brooklyn, to parents Bill and Mary Keena, and had a younger sister named Samantha, who was the Keenas' first daughter. As she grew up, Monica demonstrated exceptional skills in various artistic fields, including dance, singing, acting, and drawing. Her passion for the arts was evident from a young age.

At the age of 13, Monica enrolled in the prestigious LaGuardia school for acting, where she excelled and secured a spot. Her first film role came at the age of 15, followed by a series of television movies, including First Daughter (1999) and the A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story (1994). Her breakthrough role came at 16, when she starred in the movie Ripe (1996),which remains her favorite role to date.

In 1998, Monica made her television debut on the WB's Dawson's Creek, playing the character of "Abby Morgan" and quickly gained recognition for her truth-telling portrayal. However, she eventually left the show, citing boredom with playing a single character.

Today, Monica continues to pursue her passion for acting, appearing in films such as Freddy vs. Jason (2003),Man of the House (2005),and Fifty Pills (2006). In her free time, she enjoys skating, a hobby that brings her joy and relaxation.

Career

2017
The Ghost and the Whale
The Ghost and the Whale as Dr. Sweetie Jones
2014
Aftermath
Aftermath as Elizabeth
2009
2008
Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs as Snowy Egret
The Narrows
The Narrows as Gina Abruzzi
Loaded
Loaded as Brooke
2007
2006
The Lather Effect
The Lather Effect as Warm Leatherette Babe #1
Fifty Pills
Fifty Pills as Petunia
All She Wants for Christmas
All She Wants for Christmas as Judith 'Noelle' Dunn
Long Distance
Long Distance as Nicole Freeman
2004
Entourage
Entourage as Kristen
2003
Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason as Lori Campbell
2002
Orange County
Orange County as Gretchen
2001
Undeclared
Undeclared as Rachel Lindquist
2000
1999
First Daughter
First Daughter as Jess Hayes
1998
Strike!
Strike! as Tinka Parker
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek as Abby Morgan
1997
Snow White: A Tale of Terror
Snow White: A Tale of Terror as Lilliana 'Lilly' Hoffman
1996
Ripe
Ripe as Violet
1995
While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping as Mary Callaghan