Who is Jenn Lyon? | Jenn Lyon Biography and Wiki
Jenn Lyon is an American actress who was born and brought up in High Point, North Carolina, United States of America. She is best known for her role as Jennifer Husser on the TNT series Claws, Mackenzie Bradford-Lopez on the sitcom Saint George and as Lindsey Salazar on Justified.
Jenn Lyon Age | Birthday
Lyon is 35 years old as of 2020, she was born on April 29, 1985, in High Point, North Carolina, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on April 29th every year.
Jenn Lyon Height And Weight
She has a stunning height of 5 feet 7 inches which is equivalent to 1.7 meters tall. She weighs 132 lbs which is equivalent to 59.87 kilograms.
The blonde, blue-eyed actress has quite a beautiful body figure and at a point, she was compared to Marilyn Monroe by the LA Times due to her strikingly similar appearance with the late Hollywood icon.
Jenn Lyon Education
While in Oregon, she attended Portland State University for approximately one year. She then attended Western Oregon State College before transferring to Oregon State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and food management. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in the school of family consumer sciences at California State University, Northridge.
Jenn Lyon Parents
She is the daughter of Reverend Ken Lyon, her father and Lydia Lyon, her mother. Her father (Ken) has a B.A from the University of High Point. He was also formerly a pastor at First United Methodist Church in High Point. Jenn Lyon’s mother was called Lydia Lyon. She was a nurse but is now a retired nurse.
The parents of Jenn are now retired and enjoying their retirement in High Point, North Carolina. Ken, however, continues to serve in various leadership roles in his community. Jenn’s father initially rejected her career path but has grown to accept his daughter’s choice.
Jenn Lyon Husband | Wedding
Jenn Lyon Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Jenn.
- Full Name: Jennifer Lyon
- Age/ How Old?: 35 years (2020)
- Date of Birth: April 29, 1985
- Place of Birth: High Point, North Carolina
- Education: Oregon State University, California State University
- Birthday: April 29
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Ken Lyon
- Mother’s Name: Lydia Lyon
- Married?: Yes, Taige Jensen
- Children/ Kids: None
- Height/ How tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
- Weight: 132 lbs (59.87 kg)
- Shoe size: 7 US
- Profession: Actress
- Net worth: $1.6 million
Jenn Lyon Net Worth
Lyon has enjoyed a long career in the acting industry. Through proceeds from his work as an actor and producer, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Lyon is estimated to have a net worth of about $1.6 million.
Jenn Lyon Actress
Lyon is a native of High Point, North Carolina. The daughter of Reverend Ken Lyon, a former pastor of First United Methodist Church in High Point. She attended Ferndale Middle School and High Point Central High School.
After graduating high school, she attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she graduated in 2003. She then moved to New York, she worked in theater and formed her own comedy sketch troupe, called POYKPAC.
Her work with POYKPAC, led to her co-starring in the IFC web comedy television series Good Morning, Internet!. In 2011, she guest-starred in Army Wives and Louie, before being cast in a recurring role as Lindsey Salazar in the FX series Justified, appearing in the series from 2012–2013.
In 2013, she was cast as Mackenzie Bradford-Lopez in the FX sitcom Saint George, starring George Lopez, playing the ex-wife of Lopez’s character.
Jenn Lyon Movies and TV Shows
In her career, Lyon has been featured in one film titled The Flower Shop playing the role of April back in 2014.
She has as well been featured in various television shows, for example, she was featured in the 2008 tv show titled Good Morning, internet! playing the role of Colby Honeycutt. In the film, she was the lead role.
In 2011, she was featured in Army Wives playing the role of Lisa. She was also featured in Louie playing the role of Eunice. Between 2012 and 2013, she was featured in the tv show Justified playing the role of Lindsey Salazar. She was also featured in the 2013 film Phil Spector playing the role of Focus Group Woman #3.
In 2014, she was featured in the film Saint George playing the role of MacKenzie Bradford-Lopez. She was also featured in Suburgatory playing the role of Georgia.
From 2017 to date, she has been playing the role of Jennifer in the film Claws as the main role.
Movies
- 2020 The Neighbor in the Window as Lisa Beasley
- 2018 Blaze as Cinnamon
- 2014 The Flower Shop as April
TV Shows
- 2017–present Claws as Jennifer
- 2014 Saint George as Mackenzie Bradford-Lopez
- 2014 Suburgatory as Georgia
- 2013 Phil Spector as Focus Group Woman #3
- 2012–2013 Justified as Lindsey Salazar
- 2011 Army Wives as Lisa
- 2011 Louie as Eunice
- 2008 Good Morning, Internet! as Colby Honeycutt
Jenn Lyon Justified
In Justified, she played as Lindsey Salazar. Old-school U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens is reassigned from Miami to his childhood home in the poor, rural coal-mining towns in eastern Kentucky.
Jenn Lyon Fun Facts
The following are some interesting facts about Jenn Lyon:
1. Personal Interests
Jenn Lyon has revealed that her favorite sport is football. Her other interests lay in Improvisational comedy, musical sketch comedy and interestingly, tap dance commercials.
2. Awards
Over the course of her career, Jenn has won a Drama Desk Award and an OC weekly actress of the year award, among others.
3. Accent Work
Jenn is an American actress who has a southern accent but also has command of numerous accents, a talent which has helped her in her numerous roles and into becoming an actress to be reckoned with.
4. First Kiss
The actress shared her first on-screen kiss with Timothy Olyphant whom she has acted with both on-screen and on stage. The actress has admitted that brushing her teeth gives her a sense of bravado for her kissing scenes.
5. Eating Disorder & Rehab
The actress revealed that she attended an eating disorder rehab several times over the years to overcome her struggles and learn to accept and appreciate her body. Jenn Lyon decided that she’d had enough with emotionally draining parts and unrealistic goals; deciding instead to accept her body just the way she is.
Jenn Lyon Claws
At the Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon in Central Florida, five diverse, hardworking manicurists try to make ends meet in a staid economy while managing perilous personal lives awash in drama.
Amidst all the silk wraps, pedicures and polish treatments, salon owner Desna, who lives with and cares for her mentally ill twin brother, leads a staff that includes best friend Jennifer, now sober and raising two kids from a previous relationship; enigmatic Ann, who provides security for the salon; mild-mannered preppy and ex-convict Polly; and Virginia, who becomes easily bored and impatient with her job.
Also hanging around the salon are shady redneck Roller; ambulance coach Bryce, Jennifer’s husband who is also newly sober; and Uncle Daddy, a dangerous, deeply Catholic and actively bisexual crime boss.
First episode date: 11 June 2017
Network: TNT
Production location: New Orleans
Writers: Janine Sherman Barrois
Frequently Asked Questions About Jenn Lyon
Who is Jenn Lyon?
Lyon is an American actress who is best known for her role as Jennifer Husser on the TNT series Claws.
How old is Jenn Lyon?
Lyon is 35 years old as of 2020, she was born on April 29, 1985, in High Point, North Carolina, United States of America.
How tall is Jenn Lyon?
Lyon stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m).
Is Jenn Lyon married?
Lyon is married to her longtime love, New York Times video editor Taige Jensen. The couple tied the knot on October 19, 2019, at the Astoria World Manor in Queens, New York at a ceremony officiated by her father, a preacher, in the Manor’s chapel.
How much is Jenn Lyon worth?
Lyon has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his/her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Jenn Lyon live?
Because of security reasons, Lyon has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Jenn Lyon dead or alive?
Lyon is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Jenn Lyon Now?
Jenn is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.