Jessica Lynn Capogna

At A Glance

Collins was born Jessica Lynn Capogna on April 1st in Schenectady, New York. At eighteen, she moved to New York City to study acting and soon got her first break when she landed the role of DinahLee Mayberry on the daytime drama Loving.

Her extensive television credits include such shows as the critically-acclaimed HBO series Unscripted, Big Shots, Scoundrels, Tru Calling, American Dreams, and Beverly Hills More...90210. She has guest-starred on numerous series including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Nip/Tuck, Two and a Half Men, CSI, Everwood, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Dawson's Creek, and Star Trek: Voyager.

Her motion picture credits include The Ranch, directed by Susan Seidelman, Beautiful, directed by Sally Field, and Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.

Collins studied acting with renowned teachers Howard Fine and French instructor Phillipe Gaulier. In addition, she attended Shakespeare & Company in Massachusetts and The Royal National Theatre in London.

Jessica is also a professional chef. In 2009, she graduated with the highest honors from the pristine cooking college Le Cordon Bleu.

She produces and hosts the cooking show Sugared and has an entertaining food blog at jessicacollins.tv.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless Avery Bailey Clark August 3, 2011 to Present Memphis Beat Margo 2011 CSI: Miami Marcie Westerfield 2010 Scoundrels Valerie Bottoms 2010 Nip/Tuck Tracy Pierce (1 episode, 2009Gary Unmarried Leslie 2008 Big Shots Marla 2007-2008 Two and a Half Men Gloria 2006 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Missy 2005 Unscripted Jessica 2005 Everwood Cameron 2005 The Ranch Kim 2004 Tru Calling Meredith Davies 2003-2004 American Dreams Colleen 2003 Andy Richter Controls the Universe Leslie 2002 Off Centre Kristi Lee 2002 Dawson's Creek Sherry Eisler 2000 Beverly Hills, 90210 Jody Carlisle 1997 Star Trek: Voyager Linnis Paris 1997 Life with Roger Heather 1996 Diagnosis Murder Wendy Windsor 1996 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Mindy Church 1995 Coach Bridget McDermott 1994 M.A.N.T.I.S. Corrine 1994 Loving Dinah Lee Mayberry 1991-1994

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Open House Lauren 2010 Live! Starlet 2007 Dirty Love Mandy 2005 King for a Day Mother 2003 Catch Me If You Can Peggy 2002 Ritual Jackie 2002 Beautiful Miss Lawrenceville 2000 Best of the Best: Without Warning Karina 1998 Leprechaun 4: In Space Tina 1997

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2013, 2016 ; for The Young and the Restless) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress ( 2014 ; for The Young and the Restless) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2013, 2016 ; for The Young and the Restless) Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Hottest Female Star (1993; for Loving) Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Outstanding Younger Leading Actress (1994; for Loving)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Schenectady, New York

DATE OF BIRTH: April 1, 1971

HEIGHT: 5'7"

MARITAL STATUS: Divorced, Robert Tyler (Nov 2, 1996 to Feb 2002)