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Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Early Life and Modeling Career

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe was born on October 10, 1978, in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey, United States, to Jack O’Keefe and Noreen O’Keefe. She grew up in New Jersey alongside her two older sisters. Inspired by her eldest sister, Heather, she began modeling at the young age of eight. O'Keefe worked as a model for several notable brands, including DreamPhone and Gitano Jeans.

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She attended Saint John Vianney High School but left before graduating to pursue a full-time career in acting.

Television Career

O'Keefe made her acting debut in 1995, portraying Maggie Cory on the soap opera Another World. Her breakout role came shortly after in 1996, when she was cast as Cassidy Bridges on the popular television series Nash Bridges.

She gained further recognition for her portrayal of Gretchen Morgan in the hit series Prison Break (2007–2009) and also appeared as Mikayla in an episode of The Big Bang Theory in 2009. Her role as Josette Laughlin in the supernatural series The Vampire Diaries in 2014 added to her growing television repertoire.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 10 Oct, 1978
Age: 41 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Model
Television actor
Film actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Cliffwood Beach
Gender: Female
Description: American actress and model
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Last Modified: Aug 4 2025
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