about Jena Malone

Born: November 21, 1984 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Fav Subjects: Math, Literature and the Renaissance.
Fav Music: Classic Rock such as Joplin and Hendrix.
Hobbies: Kickboxing, singing, dance
Star Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

“I started acting as a child because I loved stories and wanted to be part of them. I thought it would be something I could do for a few years, but it shows no sign of going away.” - Jena Malone.

Bio

Jena lived in 27 locations before she turned nine, which must be have been hell at her age. When her mother become involved in a community theatre project, Jena became interested in acting. Jena’s first feature film was Bastard out of Carolina, filmed in 1996. Jena was living in L.A at the time, and received a Screen Actors Guild award for best TV movie.

There was a bit of bickering amongst the family in January 2000, as Jena had filed a lawsuit against her month for mismanaging her career. Jena won the lawsuit and her mother is no longer allowed to interfer with her movie career what so ever.

Jena see’s herself as a director or screenwriter, and was co-producer of the 2002 movie “American Girl”. Jena’s big hits include “Saved (2004)” and “Donnie Dark 2001″.

Filmography

* Lying
* Pride and Prejudice (2005)
* The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
* Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) (voice)
* Saved! (2004)
* Cold Mountain (2003)
* The United States of Leland (2003)
* American Girl (2002)
* The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)
* Corn (2002) - actress and associate producer
* Life as a House (2002)
* Donnie Darko (2001)
* Cheaters (2000) (TV)
* Stepmom (1998)
* Contact (1997)
* Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)