Jessica Chaffin Bio: Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Kids, Height, Nationality, Husband

Jessica Chaffin is an American actress, comedian, writer, and podcaster, best known as one half of the comedy duo Ronna and Beverly with Jamie Denbo, featuring satirical Jewish mother characters in live shows, podcasts, and books.

She has recurring roles in TV series like Zoey 101 as Coco Wexler, Man with a Plan as Marie Faldonado, and guest appearances in films and shows including The Heat, Spy, Hacks, and Veep.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jessica Chaffin
• Stage Name: Jessica Chaffin
• Born: January 5, 1974
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Jewish with Scottish and English
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Writer, Podcaster
• Height: 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches)
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin
• Siblings: Joshua Chaffin
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jessica Chaffin was born on January 5, 1974, in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. She was brought up by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin in a family where her father is from a Jewish background and her mother, of Scottish and English ancestry, converted to Judaism. She has a brother named Joshua Chaffin, a writer for the Financial Times.

Her ethnicity is Jewish with Scottish and English influences, and her religion is Judaism. She was raised in a Jewish household in the Boston suburb of Newton. Specific details about her formal higher education are not widely documented, as her career began with comedy and acting pursuits from the late 1990s, focusing on improv and performance rather than extensive academic paths.

Career

Jessica Chaffin started her career in the late 1990s with early acting roles and comedy development. She rose to prominence as part of the comedy duo Ronna and Beverly with Jamie Denbo, creating characters for live performances at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre starting around 2006, including “seminars” based on their fictional book for Jewish singles.

The duo expanded into podcasts, books, and appearances. She played Coco Wexler, the dorm adviser, in all four seasons of Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101 (2005–2008) and reprised it in related shows.

Other notable roles include Marie Faldonado in Man with a Plan (CBS, recurring), Congresswoman Gellardi in Veep (HBO), Jill in Hacks (HBO Max), and film parts in The Heat (2013), Spy (2015), Ghostbusters (2016), and Desperados (2020). She has voiced characters in animated series like The Mighty B! and contributed as a writer and producer in various projects, maintaining an active presence in comedy and television.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jesschaffin

Personal Life

Jessica Chaffin is 52. Her height is 165 cm. Her current relationship status is unknown, with no publicly detailed past or present spouses. She has one child.

Jessica maintains a private personal life, focusing on her comedy career, family, writing, podcasting, and occasional public appearances while keeping family matters low-profile.

Net Worth

Jessica Chaffin‘s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting residuals and salaries from recurring TV roles in series like Zoey 101, Man with a Plan, Hacks, and Veep.

Film appearances in comedies such as The Heat and Spy also contribute, along with earnings from her comedy duo Ronna and Beverly through live shows, podcasts, books, and performances. Writing and producing credits and additional revenue from guest spots, voice work, and industry collaborations round out her income.

Filmography

• Zoey 101 (as Coco Wexler, 2005–2008)
• The Heat (2013)
• Spy (2015)
• Ghostbusters (2016)
• Man with a Plan (as Marie Faldonado, recurring)
• Veep (as Congresswoman Gellardi)
• Hacks (as Jill)
• Desperados (2020)
• The Mighty B! (voice roles)
• Ronna and Beverly Podcast and Live Shows
• Fun Mom Dinner (2017)
• Woman of the Hour (2023)