Jessica Lynn Capogna
Collins was born Jessica Lynn Capogna on April 1st in Schenectady, New York. At eighteen, she moved to New York City to study acting and soon got her first break when she landed the role of DinahLee Mayberry on the daytime drama Loving.
Her extensive television credits include such shows as the critically-acclaimed HBO series Unscripted, Big Shots, Scoundrels, Tru Calling, American Dreams, and Beverly Hills More...90210. She has guest-starred on numerous series including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Nip/Tuck, Two and a Half Men, CSI, Everwood, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Dawson's Creek, and Star Trek: Voyager.
Her motion picture credits include The Ranch, directed by Susan Seidelman, Beautiful, directed by Sally Field, and Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.
Collins studied acting with renowned teachers Howard Fine and French instructor Phillipe Gaulier. In addition, she attended Shakespeare & Company in Massachusetts and The Royal National Theatre in London.
Jessica is also a professional chef. In 2009, she graduated with the highest honors from the pristine cooking college Le Cordon Bleu.
She produces and hosts the cooking show Sugared and has an entertaining food blog at jessicacollins.tv.
The Young and the Restless
Avery Bailey Clark
August 3, 2011 to Present
Memphis Beat
Margo
2011
CSI: Miami
Marcie Westerfield
2010
Scoundrels
Valerie Bottoms
2010
Nip/Tuck
Tracy Pierce (1 episode,
2009
Gary Unmarried
Leslie
2008
Big Shots
Marla
2007-2008
Two and a Half Men
Gloria
2006
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Missy
2005
Unscripted
Jessica
2005
Everwood
Cameron
2005
The Ranch
Kim
2004
Tru Calling
Meredith Davies
2003-2004
American Dreams
Colleen
2003
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Leslie
2002
Off Centre
Kristi Lee
2002
Dawson's Creek
Sherry Eisler
2000
Beverly Hills, 90210
Jody Carlisle
1997
Star Trek: Voyager
Linnis Paris
1997
Life with Roger
Heather
1996
Diagnosis Murder
Wendy Windsor
1996
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mindy Church
1995
Coach
Bridget McDermott
1994
M.A.N.T.I.S.
Corrine
1994
Loving
Dinah Lee Mayberry
1991-1994
Open House
Lauren
2010
Live!
Starlet
2007
Dirty Love
Mandy
2005
King for a Day
Mother
2003
Catch Me If You Can
Peggy
2002
Ritual
Jackie
2002
Beautiful
Miss Lawrenceville
2000
Best of the Best: Without Warning
Karina
1998
Leprechaun 4: In Space
Tina
1997
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2013,
2016; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (
2014; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2013,
2016; for The Young and the Restless)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Hottest Female Star (1993; for Loving)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Outstanding Younger Leading Actress (1994; for Loving)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Schenectady, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: April 1, 1971
HEIGHT: 5'7"
MARITAL STATUS: Divorced, Robert Tyler (Nov 2, 1996 to Feb 2002)
