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Jennifer Carpenter

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Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter is an actress born on December 7, 1979 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She is known for The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of her movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
December 7, 1979
Place of birth
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Also known as
Jennifer Leann Carpenter · Jolanta Samochóddługopister

Biography

Jennifer Carpenter (born December 7, 1979) is an American actress. She garnered wide attention for her role as the titular character in the supernatural horror film The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), which established her as a scream queen. She rose to prominence for playing Debra Morgan in the crime drama series Dexter (2006–2013), which she reprised in the miniseries Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022). Her accolades include a MTV Movie Award and a Saturn Award, in addition to nominations for a Critics' Choice Television Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Carpenter's television roles beyond Dexter include Rebecca Harris in the comedy drama series Limitless (2015–2016) and Erica Shephard in the drama series The Enemy Within (2019). Her film roles include Angela Vidal in the found footage horror film Quarantine (2008) and Sonya Blade in the direct-to-video Mortal Kombat films Scorpion's Revenge (2020) and Battle of the Realms (2021). Carpenter was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Catherine (née Mitchell) and Robert Carpenter. She attended St. Raphael the Archangel and then Sacred Heart Academy. She trained at the Walden Theatre Conservatory program, and later at New York City's Juilliard School (Drama Division Group 31: 1998–2002). Before graduation, she was cast in the 2002 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney.

Filmography

  1. 2026Eleven Days
  2. 2025Ballistic
  3. 20221923as US Marshal Mamie Fossett · 4 episodes
  4. 2021Dexter: New Bloodas Debra Morgan · 10 episodes
  5. 2021A Mouthful of Airas Lucy
  6. 2021Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realmsas Sonya Blade (voice)
  7. 2020Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revengeas Sonya Blade (voice)
  8. 2019The Enemy Withinas Erica Shepherd · 13 episodes
  9. 2019Dragged Across Concreteas Kelly Summer
  10. 2018Batman: Gotham by Gaslightas Selina Kyle (voice)
  11. 2017Brawl in Cell Block 99as Lauren Thomas
  12. 2017May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothersas Herself
  13. 2015Limitlessas Rebecca Harris · 22 episodes
  14. 2015Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mysteryas Chikara (voice)
  15. 2014The Devil's Handas Rebekah
  16. 2012Ex-Girlfriendsas Kate
  17. 2012The Factoryas Kelsey Walker
  18. 2012The Break-Up Touras Sarah
  19. 2012Goneas Sharon Ames
  20. 2011Seeking Justiceas Trudy
  21. 2010Fasteras Woman
  22. 2010Pound Puppiesas Pepper (voice) · 3 episodes
  23. 2009The Good Wifeas Pamela Raker · 1 episode
  24. 2008Quarantineas Angela Vidal
  25. 2007Battle in Seattleas Sam
  26. 2006Dexteras Debra Morgan · 96 episodes
  27. 2006The Dog Problemas Redheaded Waitress
  28. 2005The Exorcism of Emily Roseas Emily Rose
  29. 2005D.E.B.S.as Hysterical Student
  30. 2005Lethal Evictionas Sarah / Tessi / Beth
  31. 2004White Chicksas Lisa
  32. 2003Ash Tuesdayas Samantha
  33. 2002People Are Deadas Angela's Friend #2