Jessica Lucas Wiki, Biography, Career, Net Worth, Filmography and Personal life

Jessica Lucas is a Canadian singer and actress. She was born on 24 September 1985. Her sun sign is Libra. She has a very attractive body with a zero size figure. She is mostly known for her roles in the TV series like Edgemont, Cult and Melrose Place and also on films like Cloverfield, The Covenant and the horror movie Evil Dead. She also appeared in the Coldplay’s video song “True Love” which was released on 14 August 2014. She is mostly known for her role in the movie The Evil Dead and TV series Melrose Place.

Early Life

Jessica Lucas was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was raised by her parents in her own place of Vancouver. She is a mixture of different ethnicities such as black and Caucasian. Her father was African-Canadian and mother was European. She was fond of acting and started acting when she was only seven years old. She also attended Art theater school for children located in Toronto. She started to appear in stage productions as an actor. She appeared in stages of local productions in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Grease, Music Melody and Mousetrap. She is a very talented actor as well as a singer. She spent several years performing on stages around Vancouver which helped her to collect more experiences on acting. Then she started giving audition for some local movies and TV shows.

Career

Jessica Lucas first appeared on screen in 2000 through a TV series Seven Days where she played a little role in one episode of the series. After her first on-screen role, she was offered to cast in several series like Halliwentown 2: Kalabar’s revenge in 2001 and Damaged Care in 2002. She started her professional acting career through Candian teen drama TV series Edgemont which was aired on CBC Television. She appeared in a recurring role as Bekka Lawrence until the conclusion of the series. The series was showcased from 4 January 2001 to 21 July 2005. Jessica also appeared as a regular cast on another Canadian children’s TV series 2030 CE on YTV network which was aired in 2002. She also cast a role of Roxanne as a guest appearance in one episode of a TV series The L World which was aired in 2004. She again appeared in a regular cast as Sue for a short term comedy TV series Life as We Know It which was aired in 2014, only for about 4 months.

Jessica Lucas debuted as a film actor in the 2006 romantic plus comedy movie She’s the Man directed by Andy Fickman. She portrayed a role as Yvonne along with the various stars such as Amanda Bynes, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones and Channing Tatum in the movie. She also starred a role as Kate Tunney in a horror movie The Covenant released in the same year. She also appeared in the episode titled Pilot of the TV series Secrets of a small Town which was aired in 2006 on ABC network. She joined police drama TV series CSI, Crime Scene Investigation where she cast in a recurring role as Ronnie Lake. The series was aired from 6 October 2000 to 27 September 2015 on CBS network. She was cast in four episodes of the series. She was rumored to replace a role of Sara Sidle played by Jorja Fox which she disagreed. Jessica also appeared in a role of Heather Faustino in the TV movie Split Decision which was originally aired in 2006.

Jessica Lucas also starred in a guest appearance as Kimberly MacIntyre in the teen drama TV series 90210. The series was aired from 2 September 2008 to 13 May 2013 on The CW network. She appeared in about four episodes of the series. She was also a star cast in the monster movie Cloverfield which was directed by Matt Reeves. She appeared in the main role as Lily in the movie. The movie was very well at Box office and highly praised by critics. She portrayed a role of Lisa in a horror movie Amusement along with Katheryn Winnick and Laura Breckenridge which was released in 2008. The movie was directly released in 2009 on DVD instead of in theaters due to a negative reaction.

In 2009, Jessica Lucas declared her contract for another TV series Melrose Place on The CW network which was a remake of the famous 1990s series. She appeared in a lead role as Riley Richmond along with other several lead actors. She also appeared as one of the main lead in a sitcom titled as Friends with Benefits on NBC network which was originally released in 2011. She appeared in a role as Haley in the comedy drama movie Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. She also displayed her singing talents in the movie.

Jessica also appeared in a lead role as Skye Yarrow in the TV series Cult on The CW network which was created by Rockne S. O’ Bannon. The series was aired from 19 February to 12 July in the year 2013. In 2012, Jessica played a lead character as Olivi in the supernatural horror movie The Evil Dead which was a remake of 1981 horror movie of the same name. The new movie The Evil Dead was released in 2013 and the director of the movie was Fede Alvarez. She also cast a role of Ariadne in the disaster romantic movie Pompeii directed and produced by Paul Anderson. The movie was released on various dates of February 2014 in various countries. Jessica also cast in a regular character as Tabitha Galavan or Tigress for the second season of the crime TV series titled as Gotham created by Bruno Heller. The series was aired on 22 September 2014 and also running at present. The series is based on the various characters of the DC comics. The movie Gotham was a successful movie which won 3 awards and 29 nominations.

Personal Life

Jessica Lucas is not married. She is mostly encircled by various controversies and rumors concerning about her relationships She was in the relationship with Brandon Beemer, an American model, and actor. The news about their relations was neither confirmed nor disagreed by both. So, the actual fact about her relation was just unknown. At present, she is dating Brandon Collier since 2007. The news between their break up is never publicized so they are meant to be together at present days.

Jessica is also not engaged in the rumors of being lesbian and also has not been found dating with another guy excluding Brandon Collier. She is seemed to be happy and enjoying her relationship with Brandon Collier. They are not married since today’s date.

Physically, Jessica is a pretty beauty with a perfect body structure. She is about five feet six inches tall. She has a net worth of about $ 4 million earned by her acting skills in the movies and series. She has very attractive frame measurement with black eyes making her sexier and more beautiful.

Others

Jessica Lucas has generally come to a very long road since her hard working days on several Canadian productions. At present, she is a successful actress in both films and TV series. She has been appearing in big profile movies and projects during these present years. She is also mostly recognized for playing various characters in several movies and series including The Cloverfield, The Evil Dead, Melrose Place etc. Jessica is also enlisted in a list of gorgeous Canadian celebrities who is very much loved and famous in the USA. She was also cast with various beautiful actress of her generation in the same film including Amanda Bynes, Kristen Kireuk and Lizzy Chaplan. She is easily noticed in the movie due to her distinct beautiful look which she gained due to her biracial background.

Sometimes, it is claimed that Jessica being a biracial actress cannot be fit to play everyone’s daughter or sister. But, she proved it wrong as she is fit in all characters in the movies and series. She is perfectly fit to cast in anyone’s lover in the movie as she is very skillful and talented actress. She has been attending her film career since her childhood. She is a very talented actor as well as a singer. She spent several years performing on stages around Vancouver which helped her to collect more experiences on acting. She has been a successful actress in the film industry who possesses a perfect model look.

Jessica appeared in about 47 episodes of the TV series Edgemont which provided her a chance to apply for other parts during her interruption. After appearing in various Canadian TV shows including 2030 CE and The Sausage Factory, she appeared as a guest actor in the TV series The L Word for which she charged higher fee compared to her previous works. She finished her project The Cloverfield in 2008 which was one of the most successful works of her career. Jessica along with her costars Odette Yustman and Lizzy Caplan were highly praised for their works. They also became wanted actors in the Hollywood. Jessica got an opportunity to work along with Shenae Grimes, Jessica Stroup and Anna Lyne McCord on four episodes of the TV series titled 90210. In 2009, she got an opportunity to play a vital role in highly awaited series Melrose Place. She played as a wholesome teacher of an elementary school. Jessica also cast in a regular character as Tabitha Galavan or Tigress for the second season of the crime TV series titled as Gotham created by Bruno Heller. The series was aired on 22 September 2014 and also running at present. The series is based on the various characters of the DC comics. The movie Gotham was a successful movie which won 3 awards and 29 nominations. She had successfully listed her name as one of the talented and beautiful actresses in Hollywood.

Filmography

Title: Seven Days (episode – The Backstepper’s Apprentice)
Year: 2000
Role: Rita
Creator/Director: Zachary Crowe  and  Christopher Crowe
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Title: Halloweentown 2: Kalabar’s  Revenge (TV film)
Year: 2001
Role: Vampire girl
Creator/Director: Mary Lambert
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Title: Edgemont (TV series)
Year: 2001-2005
Role: Bekka Lawrence
Creator/Director: Ian Weir

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Title: The Sausage Factory (Episode: Dances with Squirrels)
Year: 2001
Role: Haley
Creator/Director: Henry pincus

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Title: 2030 CE (Main role: 26 Episodes)
Year: 2002-2003
Role: Jakki Kaan
Creator/Director: Angela Bruce, Yan Moore and Dennis Foon

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Title: Damaged Care (TV film)
Year: 2002
Role: Tasha Peeno
Creator/Director: A2002ngela Bruce, Yan Moore and Dennis Foon

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Title: Romeo! (Episode: Slam Dunk)
Year: 2003
Role: Jessica
Creator/Director: Fracaswell Hyman Percy Weller and Thomas W. Lynch

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Title: The L Word (Episode: Losing It)
Year: 2004
Role: Roxanne
Creator/Director: Ilene Chaiken Kathy Greenberg & Michele Abbot

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Title: Life as We Know It (Main role; 13 episodes)
Year: 2004-2005
Role: Sue Miller
Creator/Director: Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah

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Title: She’s the Man (Comedy sport film)
Year: 2006
Role: Yvonne
Creator/Director: Andy Fickman

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Title: The Covenant (Supernatural horror film)
Year: 2006
Role: Kate Tunney
Creator/Director: Renny Harlin

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Title: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Four Episodes)
Year: 2007
Role: Ronnie Lake
Creator/Director: Anthony E. Zulker

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Title: 90210 (TV series, 4 Episodes)
Year: 2008
Role: Kimberly McIntyre
Creator/Director: Rob Thomas, Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah

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Title: Cloverfield (Monster horror film)
Year: 2008
Role: Lily Ford
Creator/Director: Matt Reeves

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Title: Amusement (Horror film)
Year: 2008
Role: Lisa Swan
Creator/Director: John Simpson

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Title: Melrose Place (Main role in 18 episodes)
Year: 2009-2010
Role: Riley Richmond
Creator/Director: Darren swimmer & Todd Slavkin

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Title: Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (film)
Year: 2011
Role: Haley Robinson
Creator/Director: John Whitesell

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Title: Friends with Benefits (Main role in 13 episodes)
Year: 2011
Role: Riley Elliott
Creator/Director: Scott Neustadter & Michael H. weber

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Title: Psych (Episode: Last Night Gus)
Year: 2011
Role: Lilly Jenkins
Creator/Director: Steve Franks

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Title: The Evil Dead (Horror Film)
Year: 2013
Role: Olivia
Creator/Director: Fede Alvarez

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Title: Cult (Main role in 13 episodes)
Year: 2013
Role: Skye Yarrow
Creator/Director: Rockne Bannon

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Title: Gracepoint (Main role in 9 episodes)
Year: 2014
Role: Renee Clemons
Creator/Director: Chris Chibnall

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Title: That Awkward Moment (film)
Year: 2014
Role: Vera
Creator/Director: Tom Gormican

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Title: Pompeii (Disaster Horror film)
Year: 2014
Role: Ariadne
Creator/Director: Paul W S Anderson

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Title: Gotham (Main role in season 2 – 23 episodes)
Year: 2015- today
Role: Tabitha Galavan/ Tigress
Creator/Director: Bruno Heller