Jessie Ennis
Born: 1991-06-15 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Known For: Acting
Biography
Jessie Hannah Ennis (born June 15, 1991) is an American actor, director, and writer. Ennis was born in Boston but moved to Los Angeles at the age of 2. She is the daughter of American actor and comedian John Ennis. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. Ennis began her acting career in the early 2010s with roles in sitcoms like Veep and Married. During this time she also had roles in comedy films such as G.B.F. (2013) with Natasha Lyonne and Megan Mullally, and Hits with Meredith Hagner and Matt Walsh. In 2012 she released a short film entitled The Arm, which she co-wrote and co-directed with friends Brie Larson and Sarah Ramos. Ennis continued her work in film and television with her role as Debbie in Life of the Party starring Melissa McCarthy and Maya Rudolph. She also played the role of Rachel in The House starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler. She also played Erin Brill in Better Call Saul starring Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn. She gained wider recognition starring as Jo, a power-hungry and ruthless assistant, in the comedy series Mythic Quest on Apple TV+. She had a recurring role as Jenny in season 2 of The Flight Attendant, a thriller series on HBO Max with Kaley Cuoco and Rosie Perez. In 2021 Ennis co-hosted a podcast with Brie Larson titled Learning Lots. The podcast explored topics such as regret, reflection, and flow.
Filmography
2024
- After Midnight as Self
2021
- Ghosts as Kelsey
2020
- The Flight Attendant as Jenny
- Mythic Quest as Jo
- Superintelligence as Pedestrian
- Valley Girl as Stacey
2018
- Life of the Party as Debbie
- Irreplaceable You as Melanie
- Family as Erin
2017
- The Disaster Artist as Receptionist
- Fun Mom Dinner as Francesca
- The House as Rachel
- Men as Bree
2015
- Better Call Saul as Erin Brill
- Helicopter Mom as Hannah
2013
- The Way I Loved You ... (Writer)