- Born
- Birth nameJessica Lynn Capogna
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Emmy Award-winning actress Jessica Collins is known for a variety of dramatic and comedic roles in film and television including Catch Me If You Can, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Tru Calling. She is an American actress of Italian, Irish, French, Polish and English ancestry, and was born in Schenectady, New York. At 18, she moved to New York City to pursue an acting career, landing work right away in national commercials and television and would later study at the prestigious Royal National Theatre in London. Jessica is also professional chef, graduating with highest honors from the acclaimed cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu. She has been married to writer/director Michael Cooney since May 4th, 2016. They have one daughter, Jemma Kate Collins Cooney.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Russ Patrick
- SpousesMichael Cooney(May 4, 2016 - present) (1 child)Robert Tyler(November 2, 1996 - February 15, 2002) (divorced)
- ChildrenJemma Kate Collins Cooney
- RelativesChad Capogna(Sibling)Zach Capogna(Sibling)
- In 1988 was first runner-up in Miss Teen USA Pageant.
- Graduated with honors from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2009.
- Attended the Royal National Theatre Studio in London and The Howard Fine Actor's Studio in Los Angeles.
- Is a published food writer for numerous magazines, and has made multiple television appearances as guest chef on such shows as The Talk (2010) and Home & Family (1996).
- On 5/4/16 married her partner of 18 months, Michael Cooney. The couple has been in a relationship since December 2014 and have a daughter, Jemma Kate Collins Cooney (b. 1/23/16). She was 44 at the time of her daughter's birth.
- [reason to stay fit] It's amazing how motivating being in your bra and underwear on national television can be!
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