Jane Widdop
Jane Widdop | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 2002[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Television | Yellowjackets |
Jane Widdop (born April 23, 2002) is an American actor known for playing Laura Lee on Yellowjackets and Winnie Carruthers in the 2023 film It's a Wonderful Knife.
Career
[edit]Widdop had a recurring role on the Amazon Prime Video teen sitcom The Kicks as Lily Padgett in 2016. That year they could also be seen on ABC series Making Moves as Kit. Widdop also made appearances on the sitcoms Speechless, Fresh Off the Boat, and 2 Broke Girls.[2]
Widdop came to prominence playing Laura Lee in Yellowjackets.[3] Following that performance, they were cast in the lead role of 2023 Christmas comedy-horror film It's a Wonderful Knife.[4][5] In 2023, Widdop could also be seen in the third season of Octavia Spencer procedural Truth Be Told.[6]
Personal life
[edit]From Tennessee, Widdop was brought up attending Episcopal Church but considers themself more Wiccan in the present.[7] Widdop identifies as non-binary.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 Broke Girls | Little blonde girl | Episode: "And the Very Christmas Thanksgiving" |
| 2015 | Murder in the First | Steffi McCormack | Episode: "State of the Union" |
| 2016 | Making Moves | Kit | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Jessica Darling's It List | Hope | |
| 2016 | The Kicks | Lily Padgett | 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Speechless | Girl | Episode: "S-u-r-Surprise" |
| 2018 | Fresh Off the Boat | Karen | Episode: "Big Baby" |
| 2020 | Deadly Daughter Switch | Breanne | |
| 2020 | Angie: Lost Girls | Angie Morgan | |
| 2021–2023 | Yellowjackets | Laura Lee | 12 episodes |
| 2023 | Truth Be Told | Emily Mills | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | It's a Wonderful Knife | Winnie Carruthers |
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4758719/
- ^ "Interview with talented Sag Actress Jane Widdop". June 12, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Collis, Clarke (October 5, 2023). "Yellowjackets star is having a killer Christmas in trailer for slasher-comedy It's a Wonderful Knife". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (March 17, 2023). "IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE With Jane Widdop Starts Filming in Vancouver Next Week". Hollywoodnorthbuzz.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 27, 2023). "Jane Widdop, Joel McHale & Justin Long Lead Slasher Horror 'It's A Wonderful Knife'; Independent Launches For Cannes Market, First Look Image". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Carr, Martin. "Review: 'Truth Be Told' continues to intrigue in a riveting third season". We Got This Covered. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Ultimate Yellowjackets Deep Dive Part 2 (with Jane Widdop)". Lenonadamedia. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Foreman, Alison (November 10, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' Review: Jane Widdop Battles a Killer Angel in This Mixed Bag of a Queer Christmas Slasher". IndieWire. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Jane Widdop at IMDb
