User:Jennifer Echols

Jennifer Echols is an American actress. She has been involved in entertainment for several years and is recognized for her acting and singing abilities.

Jennifer’s outgoing personality, sense of humor and natural talent were apparent at a young age. Even then she was truly an entertainer; never missing an opportunity to perform songs with dance choreography and recite lengthy speeches for family, friends and strangers. Her parents supported that passion with singing and dance lessons, season tickets to plays, concerts, operas and professional sporting events.

Her charismatic charms and developed skills were soon recognized when she was rewarded as soloist in her church, high school and community choirs along with roles in her high school’s plays and musicals.

Advanced studies resulted in receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music/Performing Arts from the University of Southern California where she studied voice and drama. She is remembered there as soloist and member of the Trojan Chorale, Concert Choir and for stage roles including A Raisin in the Sun, L’il Abner, Wedding Band and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman her directing and Producing skills evolved during the 3rd and 4th annual Evening of Soul talent show there.

After graduation from USC, she was a member of the Paul Robeson Players and Lafayette Players West performing in numerous theatrical productions; toured as a solo specialty dancer with R&B/Blues singer/songwriter Joe Tex – performing on American Bandstand and Soul Train; sang on various studio recordings, Talent Showcases and Special Events; appeared in Feature Films, Television Shows and Commercials; then became lead singer for several Los Angeles based R&B/Pop groups including Instant Heat, Glory and Bermuda Triangle.

FILMOGRAPHY

FILM

My Name Is Khan (2010) Mama Jenny

10 Items or Less (2006) Tracey with an 'E'

Grilled (2006) Plump Black Woman

In the Mix (2005) Big Momma

Artistic License (2005) Brianca Vincent

Down in the Valley (2005) Rita

Adam & Steve (2005) Triage Nurse

Soul Plane (2004) Big Woman

The Notebook (2004) Nurse Selma

The Ladykillers (2004) Waffle Hut Waitress

Full Clip (2004) Girlfriend #2

The Kiss (2003) Post Mistress

Friday After Next (2002) Church Lady #3

Gaydar (2002 – Short Film) Frankalina

Repli-Kate (2002) Hospital Receptionist

Ragdoll (1999) Woman Detective

Fathers' Day (1997) Ball Park Vendor

TELEVISION

My Name Is Earl - Midnight Bun (2007) TV episode - Nurse

While the Children Sleep (2007) (TV Movie) - Nurse

In Case of Emergency (2007) Pilot/TV episode - Mrs. Minivitz

Dexter - Born Free (2006) TV episode - Nurse

The Shield - Trophy (2006) TV episode - Peaches Pyman

Back to You and Me (2005) (TV Movie) - Brenda

Fielder's Choice (2005) (TV Movie) - Mediator

McBride - Murder Past Midnight (2005) TV episode - Miriam

Nip/Tuck - Naomi Gaines (2004) TV episode - Fertility Nurse

ER - Abby Normal & Just a Touch (2004) TV episode - Estelle

Strong Medicine - Temperatures Rising (2003) & Second Look (2000) TV episode - Myra

Hidden Hills -Hidden Hills - The Visit (2003) TV episode - Virginia Franklin

Less Than Perfect - A Claude Casey Production (2002) TV episode – Cafeteria Worker

The District - Wasteland (2002) TV episode - Board Member #2

Malcolm in the Middle - Book Club (2001) TV episode - Book Club Lady #3

Philly (2001) Pilot/TV episode - Gwendolyn

The Division - Partners in Crime [aka Heart of the City] (2001) TV episode - Mrs. Coombs

''First Years - ... And Then You Die'' (2001) TV episode - Haitian Woman

American Tragedy (2000) (TV Movie) - 1st Black Woman

Any Day Now - Elephants in the Room (1999) TV episode - Cashier

Wasteland - Empty Pockets & Defining Moments (1999) TV episode - Loretta

Touched by an Angel - Vengeance Is Mine: Part 1 (1998) TV episode - Valerie

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch - Sabrina and the Beanstalk (1998) TV episode - Clerk #1

The Jamie Foxx Show - Traffic School Daze (1997) TV episode - Biker Chick

Michael Hayes (1997) Pilot/TV episode - Jury Foreman

''Married. . .with Children'': Pump Fiction (1995) & Crimes Against Obesity (1996) TV episode - Gwen Spring Break: Part 2 (1996) TV episode - Tammy Grindstaff-Burke A Shoe Room with a View (1995) TV episode - Cynthia

Some of her previous endeavors have taken her to Mexico where she performed with International Pop sensation Juan Gabriel, to Egypt on the Sphinx II Cruise Ship singing down the Nile River and on national tours in original musical theatrical productions.

Jennifer also sings for private parties and special events. Her latest performance projects focus on developing her One-Woman-Show and recording R&B, Contemporary Blues, Jazz, Pop and Gospel music. You may have heard her perform the National Anthem at professional sporting events throughout Southern California. Her vast vocal talents allow her to transition from The Classics to Jazz to Gospel with no effort.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Official website (http://www.jenniferechols.com/)

Jennifer Echols on Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0248474/)