Jessie Ennis

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Also Known As Jessie Hannah Ennis

Jessie Ennis

Biography

Jessie Hannah Ennis 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.

Known For

Actor

2021
Ghosts

as Kelsey

2020
Superintelligence

as Pedestrian

2020
Valley Girl

as Stacey

2020
2018
Family

as Erin

2018
2018
2017
Fun Mom Dinner

as Francesca

2017
The House

as Rachel

2017
Men

as Bree

2017
The Disaster Artist

as Receptionist

2016
Slash

as Martine

2016
Love

as Stella Emmett

2015
Helicopter Mom

as Hannah

2015
Better Call Saul

as Erin Brill

2014
Hits

as Juli

2014
G.B.F.

as Viola

2012
Veep

as Leigh Patterson

Writer

2013
2012
The Arm

as Writer

Director

2013
2012
The Arm

as Director

Editor

2013