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Jade Pettyjohn is a dynamic and versatile actress with a career spanning over a decade, acclaimed for her work in both comedy and drama. She first gained international attention as the breakout star of Paramount and Nickelodeon's School of Rock, a twice Emmy-nominated series where her sharp comedic timing and musical skills earned her a devoted global following.
Following that breakthrough, Pettyjohn has crafted a diverse and impressive résumé, known for portraying emotionally complex and deeply resonant characters. She starred as Lexie Richardson in Hulu's Emmy-winning Little Fires Everywhere, alongside Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, receiving critical acclaim for her nuanced and powerful performance.
On the big screen, she delivered a standout role opposite Nicole Kidman in the Golden Globe-nominated Destroyer, directed by Karyn Kusama, and appeared in HBO's Emmy-nominated Deadwood: The Movie, sharing the screen with Ian McShane and Timothy Olyphant.
Her versatility shines in television roles ranging from the satirical humor of HBO's The Righteous Gemstones to the emotionally intense portrayal of a human trafficking survivor in David E. Kelley’s Big Sky.
In 2023, Pettyjohn starred in Fish Out of Water, directed by Francesca Scorsese, playing a young mother striving to reconnect with her family. The film was selected for both the Cannes and Tribeca Film Festivals, where her performance was praised for its raw authenticity. She also stars in Marcus Dunstan's All My Friends Are Dead, an official selection at Tribeca in 2023.
In 2024, she portrayed Jamie Pisarcik opposite Nicholas Chavez in Ryan Murphy's acclaimed Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story and will reunite with Murphy in the upcoming Doctor Odyssey. Beyond acting, Jade is a passionate storyteller and lifelong musician, proficient in piano, guitar, bass, and vocals, often composing original music grounded in emotional honesty. She is also trained in gymnastics, dance, and boxing, bringing both physicality and discipline to her craft.
With every role, Pettyjohn delivers boldness, precision, and emotional depth. Her seamless ability to navigate different genres while grounding her characters in authenticity has established her as one of today’s most compelling and versatile young talents.
