Jessica Campbell

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American actress and naturopath

Jessica Campbell

Name	Jessica Campbell
Birth name
Birth date	(1982-10-30)October 30, 1982
Birth place	Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Death date	December 29, 2020(2020-12-29) (aged 38)
Death place	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Alma mater
Occupation	Actress, naturopath
Years active	1992–2002
Organization
Known for	Election
Notable works
Spouse(s)
Website

Jessica Campbell (October 30, 1982 – December 29, 2020) was an American actress and naturopath. She is best known for her role as Tammy Metzler in the 1999 film Election, for which she received critical acclaim.

Early life

Jessica Campbell was born on October 30, 1982, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She developed an interest in acting at a young age and began her career in the entertainment industry as a child.

Career

Campbell made her acting debut in the television series In the Best Interest of the Children in 1992. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the film Election, where she played Tammy Metzler, a high school student running for class president. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance.

In addition to Election, Campbell appeared in several other films and television shows, including The Safety of Objects and Freaks and Geeks. Despite her early success, she decided to retire from acting in the early 2000s to pursue a career in naturopathy.

Personal life

After retiring from acting, Campbell became a licensed naturopathic doctor. She practiced in Portland, Oregon, where she focused on holistic and natural approaches to health and wellness.

Death

Jessica Campbell passed away on December 29, 2020, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 38. Her death was a significant loss to both the entertainment and naturopathic communities.

Filmography

Film

• Election (1999) as Tammy Metzler
• The Safety of Objects (2001) as Julie Gold

Television

• In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) as Julie Cain
• Freaks and Geeks (2000) as Amy Andrews

Awards and nominations

• Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance (1999) – Nominated for Election

See also

• List of American actresses
• Naturopathy

External links

Jessica Campbell on IMDb