History of Jennifer Morrison in Timeline
Jennifer Morrison is an American actress and director, prominently known for her roles as Dr. Allison Cameron in the medical drama House and Emma Swan in the adventure-fantasy series Once Upon a Time. She also played Zoey Pierson in How I Met Your Mother, Winona Kirk in the Star Trek film, and Tess Conlon in Warrior. Morrison made her directorial debut with the film Sun Dogs in 2017.
April 12, 1979: Jennifer Morrison Born
On April 12, 1979, Jennifer Marie Morrison was born. She is an American actress and director.
May 1992: Sports Illustrated for Kids Cover
In May 1992, Jennifer Morrison was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids with basketball star Michael Jordan.
1994: Feature Film Debut
In 1994, Jennifer Morrison made her feature-film debut at the age of 14 in the film Intersection.
1997: High School Graduation
In 1997, Jennifer Morrison graduated from Prospect High School, where her parents worked. She actively participated in the school's marching band as an All-State clarinet player, sang in the choir, and was a cheerleader in the school pep squad.
1999: Appearance in Stir of Echoes
In 1999, Jennifer Morrison appeared as Samantha in the film Stir of Echoes.
2000: University Graduation
In 2000, Jennifer Morrison graduated from Loyola University Chicago, where she majored in theatre and minored in English. Following graduation, she studied at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
2000: First Leading Role
In 2000, Jennifer Morrison secured her first leading role in the film Urban Legends: Final Cut.
2003: Appearance in Grind
In 2003, Jennifer Morrison appeared in the film Grind.
2003: David Morrison Named Teacher of the Year
In 2003, Jennifer Morrison's father, David, a retired music teacher and high-school band director, was named Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.
2004: Appearance in Surviving Christmas
In 2004, Jennifer Morrison appeared in the film Surviving Christmas.
2004: Cast in House
In 2004, Jennifer Morrison was cast as Dr. Allison Cameron, an immunologist, on the TV show House, where she played the role until 2009.
2005: Appearance in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
In 2005, Jennifer Morrison appeared in the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
December 2006: Engagement to Jesse Spencer
In December 2006, Jennifer Morrison got engaged to Australian actor Jesse Spencer, her co-star in House.
2006: Starred in and Produced Flourish
In 2006, Jennifer Morrison starred in and produced the independent film Flourish.
August 2007: Called off Engagement
In August 2007, Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer called off their engagement.
2007: Appearance in Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
In 2007, Jennifer Morrison appeared as Kirce James in the computer game Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars.
December 2009: Cast in The Miracle Worker
In December 2009, after her contract on House was not renewed, Jennifer Morrison was cast as Kate Keller, Helen Keller's mother, in the Broadway-bound revival of The Miracle Worker.
October 2011: Starring Role in Once Upon a Time
Starting in October 2011, Jennifer Morrison played the starring role of Emma Swan in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
2012: Return to House for the Series Finale
In 2012, Jennifer Morrison returned for the series finale of House, titled "Everybody Dies."
2014: Filming of Amityville: The Awakening
Jennifer Morrison co-starred in the movie Amityville: The Awakening as Candice. The movie was originally shot in 2014, but released later.
April 2016: Launched Apartment 3C Productions
In April 2016, Jennifer Morrison launched her own film production company, Apartment 3C Productions.
March 2017: Cast in The End of Longing
In March 2017, Jennifer Morrison was cast as Stephanie in an off-Broadway revival of the play The End of Longing.
May 8, 2017: Departure from Once Upon a Time Announced
On May 8, 2017, Jennifer Morrison announced via social media that she would not be returning to Once Upon a Time as a series regular for season seven, but agreed to return as a guest for one episode.
July 1, 2017: The End of Longing Performance End Date
Jennifer Morrison's performance in The End of Longing ended on July 1, 2017.
October 12, 2017: Amityville: The Awakening Release on Google Play
On October 12, 2017, the movie Amityville: The Awakening, in which Jennifer Morrison co-starred as Candice, was released on Google Play.
October 2017: Guest Appearance on Once Upon a Time
In October 2017, Jennifer Morrison returned as a guest for one episode of Once Upon a Time.
October 28, 2017: Limited Theatrical Release of Amityville: The Awakening
On October 28, 2017, Amityville: The Awakening, starring Jennifer Morrison, had a limited theatrical release.
May 2018: Return for Once Upon a Time Series Finale
In May 2018, Jennifer Morrison returned for the series finale of Once Upon a Time.
June 2019: Joining This Is Us Cast
In June 2019, Jennifer Morrison was confirmed to join the cast of This Is Us in a recurring role for the fourth season as Cassidy Sharp.
April 2022: Referring to Gerardo Celasco as Husband
In April 2022, Jennifer Morrison began referring to Gerardo Celasco as her husband.
June 2024: Becoming a Mother
In June 2024, Jennifer Morrison confirmed that she had recently become a mother to a baby girl.
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