Jessica Capshaw Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London
• Received an English degree from Brown University in 1998
• Quote: "(On being grounded) "My mom told me a person builds a life and then goes off and does a job․ Hopefully, you enjoy that job, which I do! But it can't become your life, which is about family, friends and things that are permanent․""
• Quote: "(On general health) "You have to protect your well being in terms of your thoughts, too․ It's not just your body; it's being pure of mind․ That also has an effect․""
• Quote: "(Her opinion on theater in her youth) "I kind of took refuge in the theater․ At the time, I took the attitude that theater is real acting!""
• She considered not going to college and pursuing a career in acting immediately after high school, but her stepfather, Steven Spielberg, convinced her to get her college education since he never did
• She grew up in the entertainment industry surrounded by various iconic actors, producers and directors, but she decided not to rely on her parents or family friends when it came time to make her own mark on the industry