Courtney Elizabeth Jines (born May 4, 1992) is an American actress, producer, and
screenwriter
A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television ...
. She is best known for her roles as Demetra in ''
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'' and Amanda Wilkinson in ''
Because of Winn-Dixie''. In 2012, Courtney founded her own production company called Moonflower Pictures.
Life and career
Was born in
Fairfax, Virginia
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. She began acting professionally at the age of eight. Her first television appearance was in 2000 in the episode "Demolition Derby" of the television series ''
Third Watch
''Third Watch'' is an American crime drama television series created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero that aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005, with a total of 132 episodes spanning over six seasons. It was produced ...
'' as Lisa Hagonon. Her first role in film was as Harriet Deal in ''Drop Back Ten'' in 2000. She played Hannah Miller in the ''
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' episode "Pixies" and Delilah in ''Gaudi Afternoon'' in 2001, and Jessica Trent in a ''
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' episode called "Cats in the Cradle" in 2002. Also in 2002, she played Julie Morgan in ''Anna's Dream''. In 2003 she played Kristen Farrell in the television series ''
That Was Then
''That Was Then'' is an American drama television series that was broadcast on ABC September 27 to October 4, 2002. It was cancelled after only two episodes had aired.
Synopsis
The series starred James Bulliard as Travis Glass, a 30-year-ol ...
'', and Rachel in the ''
ER'' episode "A Saint in the City." She was in ''Red Betsy'' as Jane Rounds, and played Demetra (A.K.A. The Deceiver) in ''
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'', which is the role that Jines is most famous for. In 2004, she guest starred on ''
Jack & Bobby'' as Deena Greenberg in the episode "Today I Am a Man." In 2005, she starred as Bridget Byrne in ''
Silver Bells''. Jines also had the recurring role of Heidi on
''The War at Home''.
In 2015, Courtney won a fellowship with Sundance Institute's Ignite Program, making her one of two female directors selected.
Filmography
Television
Film
References
External links
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1992 births
21st-century American actresses
American child actresses
American film actresses
American television actresses
Living people
Actresses from Fairfax, Virginia