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Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 07, 1979
Age46
BirthplaceLouisville, Kentucky, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Jennifer Carpenter's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForHer starring role as Debra Morgan in 'Dexter,' as well as for her performances in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' and 'Limitless' (TV series).

Intro

Jennifer Carpenter is an American actress best known for her roles as Debra Morgan in the acclaimed television series 'Dexter' and as Emily Rose in the horror film 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose.' She has received critical praise for her dynamic performances in both film and television.

Early Life & Background

Jennifer Carpenter attended St. Raphael the Archangel and then Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville. She later trained at the Walden Theatre Conservatory program and continued her studies at the Juilliard School in New York City before embarking on a professional acting career.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Debra Morgan on Showtime's 'Dexter' (2006–2013), earning critical acclaim and several award nominations.
  • Played the title role in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' (2005), for which she won an MTV Movie Award for Best Frightened Performance.
  • Starred as Rebecca Harris in the CBS series 'Limitless' (2015–2016).
  • Appeared in films such as 'White Chicks' (2004), 'Quarantine' (2008), and 'Gone' (2012).
  • Provided the voice for Sonya Blade in animated Mortal Kombat films.

Trivia

  • Carpenter was married to her 'Dexter' co-star Michael C. Hall from 2008 to 2011.
  • She performed her own stunts during several scenes of 'Dexter.'
  • Named one of 'Entertainment Weekly’s' 'Fifteen Breakout Stars of 2005.'

FAQs

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How old is Jennifer Carpenter?

Jennifer Carpenter is 46 years old.

When was Jennifer Carpenter born?

Jennifer Carpenter was born the 7 December 1979.

Where is Jennifer Carpenter from?

Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About December 7th, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 7, 1979, Shahriar Shafiq, a 34-year-old Iranian Imperial Navy captain and nephew of the deposed Shah, was assassinated in Paris. He was shot twice in the head by a masked gunman outside his mother's residence on Rue Pergolese. Ayatollah Sadegh Khalkhali, head of Iran's revolutionary tribunals, claimed responsibility, stating that a member of his Fedayan-e-Islam guerrilla group carried out the killing. An anonymous caller to Agence France-Presse attributed the assassination to the Muslim Liberation Front, a previously unknown group. Shafiq had fled Iran in March 1979 and was actively organizing resistance against the Islamic Republic at the time of his death.
  • Day of the week: December 7th, 1979 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Babe by Styx
  • #1 UK song: Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd
  • Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Check the link for more news and curiosities on December 7th, 1979.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Carpenter
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1358539/