Jillian Armenante Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Jillian Armenante is an American actress, producer, director, and writer who first gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Donna Kozlowski on the long-running CBS drama Judging Amy (1999–2005).

She distinguished herself both on screen and stage, earning Theatre L.A. Ovation and L.A. Weekly Awards for her work in new musical productions, and has since built a multifaceted career spanning television, film, and theatre.

Profile

• Full name: Jillian Armenante
• Date of birth: July 5, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
• State of origin: New Jersey
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, producer, director, writer
• Height: 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Alice Dodd (m. June 24, 2000)
• Children: Hazel Georgia Dodd Armenante; Heloise Margaret Armenante Dodd
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Net worth: $1 million – $5 million

Early Life and Education

Jillian Armenante is now 61 years old and was born on July 5, 1964, in Paterson, New Jersey.

She grew up in nearby Wyckoff, New Jersey, and attended Ramapo High School, graduating from Ramapo High School.

Personal Life

In June 2000, Armenante married actress and collaborator Alice Dodd; the couple have two daughters, Hazel Georgia Dodd Armenante (born November 21, 2004) and Heloise Margaret Armenante Dodd (born December 12, 2008).

She is openly lesbian and has discussed the importance of authentic representation in her work.

Career

Jillian Armenante’s onscreen debut came in the early 1990s, but her breakthrough role was Donna Kozlowski on Judging Amy, which ran from 1999 to 2005 and comprised 101 episodes.

She has appeared in feature films including Girl, Interrupted (1999), North Country (2005), Bad Teacher (2011), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Hail, Caesar! (2016), and Vice (2018), and on television in series such as Six Feet Under, Grey’s Anatomy, Shameless, Fresh Off the Boat, and The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–2022).

Behind the scenes, she has co-produced, co-directed, and co-written acclaimed stage works including Laura Comstock’s Bag-Punching Dog (Ovation Award for Best New Musical) and In Flagrante Gothicto (L.A. Weekly Award for Best Production).

She is the founder of the independent production company Stoic Entertainment, which has developed projects such as Kittens in a Cage into both stage and screen formats.

Awards and Nominations

• Ovation Award, Best New Musical, Laura Comstock’s Bag-Punching Dog, Circle X Theatre, 2002 – Won
• L.A. Weekly Award, Best Production, In Flagrante Gothicto, The Empty Space Theatre, 2003 – Won
• Theatre World Award, Debut on New York Stage, The Cider House Rules, Atlantic Theater, 1998 – Won
• Back Stage Garland Award, Ensemble, The Cider House Rules, Mark Taper Forum, 1998 – Won
• Screen Actors Guild Award, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Judging Amy, 2001 – Nominated

Net worth

Armenante’s net worth is estimated between $1 million and $5 million, accumulated through her varied roles in film, television, theatre, and her work as a producer and director.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Girl, Interrupted (1999)
• North Country (2005)
• Bad Teacher (2011)
• The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
• Hail, Caesar! (2016)
• Vice (2018)
• Judging Amy (1999–2005)
• Six Feet Under (2005)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2006)
• Shameless (2011)
• Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2019)
• The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–2022)