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Jena Malone Biography

Birth Name:Jena Laine Malone

Birth Place:Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won the 1997 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries
  • Was nominated for the 2005 Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
  • Started acting at the age of nine by auditioning for a University of California, Los Angeles student film
  • Quote: "I get to play a lot of teenage girls with supposed problems․ But I don't see them as problems - just part of the process of growing up․"
  • Quote: "I started acting as a child because I loved stories and wanted to be part of them․ I thought it would be something I could do for a few years, but it shows no sign of going away․"
  • Was featured in the Michael Jackson music video "Childhood․"
  • Became emancipated at a young age in order to further pursue her acting career

Awards

  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1997CableACE-Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1997Independent Spirit Award-Best Debut Performance: nominated
  • 1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie/Mini-Series - Young Actress: winner
  • 1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Made For TV Movie: nominated
  • 1998Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress: winner
  • 1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series - Leading Young Actress: winner
  • 1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Miniseries/Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
  • 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film: winner
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama/Romance: nominated
  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actress/Performance in a Motion Picture Drama: nominated
  • 2001Video Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2008Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2011Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
  • 2014Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2014Blimp Award-Favorite Female Butt Kicker: nominated
  • 2015Robert Altman Award-: winner
  • 2016BloodGuts UK Horror Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2016Lost Weekend Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2016Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2016Halfway Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Scene Stealer: winner
  • 2017Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Supporting Actress (Mejor Actriz de reparto): nominated
  • 2017Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2022FilmOut Festival Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner