Jolie Jenkins (born March 7, 1974) is an American

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. She is best known for portraying the live-action version of Rita Loud in the comedy television series ''

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'' as well as the film ''

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Early life

Jenkins was born on March 7, 1974, in the United States. She attended Torrey Pines High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from

Occidental College Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is ...

Career

She had starring roles in the television shows ''

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'' and ''

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''. Additionally, she has appeared on shows like ''

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'', ''

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'', '' JAG'', ''

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'', '' The Game'', and ''

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''. Jenkins is currently playing the role of Rita Loud, the mother of the Loud family on Nickelodeons ''

'' replacing Muretta Moss from ''

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''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* Living people 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses American film actresses American television actresses 1974 births Occidental College alumni {{US-actor-stub