Biografia
Jessy Schram has been a natural performer since childhood. Born in Skokie, Illinois, and raised in Buffalo Grove, she established herself early on as an actor and musician in Chicago, landing numerous national commercials like Retin-A Micro and Glade, as well as print campaigns, voice-overs, and musical theatre, including originating the role of Kirsten in the "American Girl Revue."
Jessy's career in entertainment has steadily expanded. After relocating to Los Angeles at 18, she quickly amassed an impressive resume of film and television roles. She earned leading series regular roles in Steven Spielberg's TNT drama "Falling Skies" and ABC's "Last Resort." She also completed significant story arcs on the hit series "Nashville" and earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of Bonnie Whiteside on the award-winning drama "Mad Men." Jessy starred opposite Christina Ricci in the TV miniseries "Lizzie Borden" and remains beloved for her recurring role as Cinderella on ABC's fairy-tale drama "Once Upon a Time." Other recurring roles include appearances on "Veronica Mars," "Life," and "Medium," where she portrayed a young Patricia Arquette. Most recently, she stars as Dr. Hannah Asher on NBC’s long-running Dick Wolf-produced series "Chicago Med."
On the big screen, Jessy has appeared in both dramatic and comedic films such as the independent "Shot Caller" alongside Lake Bell and Jon Bernthal, "The Submarine Kid" with Finn Wittrock, and "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" opposite Jeff Garlin, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Sedaris. She also worked with the late director Tony Scott and starred alongside Chris Pine in the action thriller "Unstoppable."
Jessy is a familiar face to Hallmark Channel audiences, having starred in numerous films including "A Royal New Year's Eve," "The Birthday Wish," "Harvest Moon," "A Smile as Big As The Moon," "Road to Christmas," as well as recent titles like "Time For Them To Come Home for Christmas," "Country at Heart," "Nashville Christmas Carol," and "Mystic Christmas."
Beyond acting, Schram is a singer-songwriter, performing solo at venues such as The Knitting Factory, Hard Rock Cafe, Tweeter Center, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, and Hancock Music Center. Influenced by Jewel and Joni Mitchell, her music blends pop singer-songwriter styles with folk elements. She has incorporated her musical talents into various on-screen roles and continues to release her own music independently.
Schram's dedication and passion have earned her respect as a role model for aspiring performers. She actively supports charities, including Corazon De Vida, where she visits and cares for orphaned children in Baja, Mexico, and Red Eye, an organization focused on youth mentoring in Watts.
