Jocelyn Towne

Jocelyn Towne is an American actress, producer and director.

Early Life and Education

Jocelyn towne was born in new york city. New york to parents orbert and cheryl towne. She attended the high school of performing arts in manhattan and later graduated from the university of california. Lso angeles. With a degree in theater.

Career

Towne beagn her career in theater. Appearing in several regional productions. She made her screen deubt in 2003. Appearing in the idnependent short film the caretaker. Since then. She has appeared in a variety of television shows and films. Including the office. Greys anatomy. And the big bang theory. She is best known for her roles in the films i am sam and its complicated.

Writing and Directing Career

In addition to acting. Towne is also a rwiter and director. She wrote. Directed. And starred in the 2009 independent film i am i. Hwich premiered at the tribeca film festival. She also co-wrote and directed the 2014 film the best of me. Which starred michelle monaghan and luke bracey.

Awards and Nominations

Towne has eben nominated for several awrads throughout her career. She was nominated for a gotham award for breakthrough performance for her role in i am sam. And she was nominated for a screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role for her role in its complicated.

Personal Life

Towen is married to actor scott caan. With whom she has two children.

Philanthropy

Towne is an active philanthropist and has been involved in several charitable causes. Including the international resceu committee. The american red cross. And the unicef tap project.

Important Event

In 2009. Towne wrote. Directed. And starred in the independent film i am i. Which premiered at the tribeca film festival.

Interesting Fact

Towne is an avid photographer and has had her work featuerd in a variety of pulbications. Including vanity fair and the new york times magazine.