Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter

45 · Born: Dec 7, 1979

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 7, 1979 Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Spouse
  • Seth Avett

    ( May 29, 2016 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Michael C. Hall

    ( Dec 31, 2008 to Dec 2, 2011 )
Parents
  • Catherine Mitchell
  • Robert Carpenter

Biography

A renowned American actress, celebrated for her captivating performances in various film and television productions, has gained widespread recognition for her memorable roles in prominent projects.

Notably, she played the titular character, Emily Rose, in the critically acclaimed 2005 supernatural horror film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, which garnered significant attention for its thought-provoking portrayal of a young woman's alleged demonic possession.

Moreover, she brought to life the complex and intriguing character of Debra Morgan, the ambitious and determined sister of the main protagonist, Dexter Morgan, in the popular Showtime series Dexter, which explored themes of morality, ethics, and the blurred lines between good and evil.

Additionally, she took on the lead role in the 2008 horror movie Quarantine, a tense and suspenseful thriller that centered around a group of people trapped in an apartment building, struggling to survive a mysterious and deadly virus that spreads rapidly, threatening to consume them all.

Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress, effortlessly transitioning between genres and roles, solidifying her position as a respected and talented member of the entertainment industry.

Career

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2025
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2021
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{"id":103837991,"title":"Dexter: New Blood","year":2021,"character":"Debra Morgan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/dexter-new-blood","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/41e10074fqc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/41e10074fqc0.jpg"},"released":1}
Dexter: New Blood
Dexter: New Blood as Debra Morgan
{"id":171073,"title":"Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge","year":"2020","character":"Sonya Blade (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mortal-kombat-legends-scorpions-revenge-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/709ftcqjh3k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/709ftcqjh3k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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2019
The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within as Erica Shepherd
{"id":128009,"title":"Batman: Gotham by Gaslight","year":"2018","character":"Selina Kyle (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/batman-gotham-by-gaslight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/c8avts691s00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/c8avts691s00.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight as Selina Kyle (voice)
{"id":126644,"title":"Dragged Across Concrete","year":"2018","character":"Kelly Summer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dragged-across-concrete","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10h353fcji1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10h353fcji1g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":116102,"title":"Brawl in Cell Block 99","year":"2017","character":"Lauren Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/brawl-in-cell-block-99","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bjougptvo8g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bjougptvo8g.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Brawl in Cell Block 99
Brawl in Cell Block 99 as Lauren Thomas
{"id":33951,"title":"Scooby-Doo! And Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery","year":"2015","character":"Chikara (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/scooby-doo-and-kiss-rock-and-roll-mystery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ma5f1o1qel0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ma5f1o1qel0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":6851,"title":"Limitless","year":2015,"character":"Rebecca Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/limitless","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/79olqgof1f90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/79olqgof1f90.jpg"},"released":1}
Limitless
Limitless as Rebecca Harris
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2014
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Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher as Natasha Romanoff and Black Widow
{"id":6945,"title":"Gone","year":"2012","character":"Sharon Ames","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21s7egroir7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21s7egroir7g.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Gone
Gone as Sharon Ames
{"id":77155,"title":"Ex-Girlfriends","year":"2012","character":"Kate","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ex-girlfriends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77155.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4388,"title":"The Factory","year":"2012","character":"Kelsey Walker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-factory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18pgkb15hl0o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18pgkb15hl0o.jpg"},"released":1}
The Factory
The Factory as Kelsey Walker
{"id":12982,"title":"Seeking Justice","year":"2011","character":"Trudy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/seeking-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f2o7tb6qosg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f2o7tb6qosg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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2010
Faster
Faster as Woman
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Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies as Pepper (voice)
{"id":2507,"title":"Quarantine","year":"2008","character":"Angela Vidal","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/quarantine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k9f8b0c7nj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k9f8b0c7nj0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Quarantine
Quarantine as Angela Vidal
{"id":10351,"title":"Battle in Seattle","year":"2007","character":"Sam","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/battle-in-seattle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7p5d3gbptpl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7p5d3gbptpl0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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2006
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Dexter
Dexter as Debra Morgan
{"id":2646,"title":"The Exorcism of Emily Rose","year":"2005","character":"Emily Rose","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35r9r6fdht30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35r9r6fdht30.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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Lethal Eviction
Lethal Eviction as Sarah / Tessi / Beth
{"id":3343,"title":"D.E.B.S.","year":"2004","character":"Hysterical Student","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/debs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ggtl1ldhpng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ggtl1ldhpng.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
D.E.B.S.
D.E.B.S. as Hysterical Student
{"id":542,"title":"White Chicks","year":"2004","character":"Lisa","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/white-chicks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2f094qkab58g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2f094qkab58g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":52736,"title":"Ash Tuesday","year":"2003","character":"Samantha","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ash-tuesday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52736.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Ash Tuesday
Ash Tuesday as Samantha
{"id":118795,"title":"May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/may-it-last-a-portrait-of-the-avett-brothers-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_118795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_118795.jpg"},"released":1}
2017