Daily BirthdaysJessica Biel
Having emerged as a breakout star through her television series debut on the number-one-rated WB/CW show 7th Heaven, Biel has starred in many additional films. In addition to the sci-fi thriller Next, opposite Nicolas Cage and Julianne Moore, her other recent roles include the return-from-war drama Home of the Brave, with Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and 50 Cent; Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown, with Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst and Susan Sarandon; and Stealth, in which she starred alongside Josh Lucas and Jamie Foxx.
As a child, Biel initially pursued a career as a vocalist, performing in musical theater. Starting at the age of nine, she starred in such productions as Annie, The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast. A natural beauty, she soon turned to modeling and commercial work by competing in The International Modeling and Talent Association's Annual Conference in 1994.
In her feature film debut at age 14, Biel garnered raves for her portrayal as the rebellious daughter in Victor Nunez's acclaimed film Ulee's Gold, starring Oscar nominee Peter Fonda. She went on to appear in such films as Disney's I'll Be Home for Christmas, with Jonathan Taylor Thomas; Warner Bros.' romantic comedy Summer Catch, co-starring Freddie Prinze Jr.; Lionsgate's The Rules of Attraction, for director Roger Avary; New Line's hit remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre; New Line's Cellular, co-starring Kim Basinger and Chris Evans; and New Line's Blade: Trinity, with Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson and Ryan Reynolds. In 2005, she was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine.
In her free time, Biel is active with the Make the Difference Network, a nonprofit organization she started with her father. MTDN is a national wish list where people can search, find and fund specific wishes and needs that have been listed by nonprofit organizations. Through MTDN, Biel has become involved in such charities as Serving Those Who Serve, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and PETA. Her hobbies include ballet, soccer, running, yoga and hiking with her dogs, Tina and Tevy.
Jessica Biel Facts
| Birth Name | Jessica Claire Biel |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Birthday | March 3, 1982 (27) |
| Sign | Pisces |
| Birthplace | Ely, Minnesota, USA |
| Height | 5' 8" (1m73) |
Selected Filmography
| Blade (2004) |
| Cellular (2004) |
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)  as Erin |
| The Rules of Attraction (2002) |
| Summer Catch (2001) |
| I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) |
| Ulee's Gold (1997) |
7th Heaven  as Mary (breakthrough) |