Jessica Steen was born on December 19, 1965, in Toronto, Canada. She comes from a family with a background in the entertainment industry—her mother, Joanna Noyes, was an actress, and her father, Jan Steen, is a filmmaker and director. Of Scottish and Dutch ancestry, Steen stands at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).
In addition to her acting career, Jessica Steen is a dedicated environmentalist and animal rights advocate. She holds a certified diving license and has experience in circus arts, including stilt-walking, fire twirling, and fire eating. Steen is represented by longtime friend and agent Don Buchwald and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Jessica Steen began her acting career at the age of 8. Her first role was in the Canadian children's television series The Sunrunners, in which she appeared alongside her mother. In 1986, she portrayed Tracy Gordon, the daughter of Lindsay Wagner’s character, in the fantasy TV movie Young Again.
Her major breakthrough came in 1989 with the musical film Sing, directed by Dean Pitchford, where she played the role of Hannah Gottschalk. This exposure led to further opportunities, including a role on the daytime soap opera Loving in 1991, which she joined after relocating to New York. She secured the part when another actress took maternity leave. Her performance caught attention, earning her a role in the drama series Homefront. Set in post-WWII Cleveland, Homefront was praised for its historical accuracy and compelling writing, though it ran for only two seasons.
Steen continued to build her résumé, landing a prominent role in the NBC science fiction series Earth 2 in 1994. This was followed by her appearance in the 1997 comedy Trial & Error, where she starred opposite Jeff Daniels and shared her first on-screen kiss with Michael Richards.
One of her most recognizable roles came in 1998 when she appeared as shuttle pilot Jennifer Watts in the blockbuster film Armageddon, directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Though not featured in a leading role, her performance contributed significantly to the film’s ensemble cast.
Jessica Steen has remained active in both television and film. She portrayed Eva Braden in the comedic series Bullet in the Face and continues to hold a recurring role as Lisa Stillman in the long-running Canadian drama Heartland.
Over the course of her career, Jessica Steen has received recognition for her acting talents. In 1994, she was awarded a Gemini Award for Best Actress for her performance as Nora in the television movie Small Gifts. In 2010, she received another Gemini nomination for her role in the crime drama Flashpoint.
Now in her fifties, Jessica Steen continues to pursue a wide range of opportunities in television and film, remaining a respected and enduring figure within the acting community.
| Birth Date: | 19 Dec, 1965 |
| Age: | 54 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Toronto |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
