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Janet MontgomeryEnglish film and television actress
Date of Birth: 29.10.1985
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Janet Montgomery
Janet Ruth Montgomery was born on October 29, 1985, in Bournemouth, England. She is an English film and television actress best known for her roles in the movies "The Hills Run Red" and "Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead," as well as for her portrayal of Jenny, Eric Murphy's assistant, in the HBO series "Entourage."
Early Career
Montgomery's acting career began at the age of 12 when she appeared in the English children's show "Short Change" alongside her brother Jason. In 2008, she played the character Beth, who was loved by Nicholas Hoult's character, in an episode of the teen drama series "Skins." She then went on to star in the critically acclaimed TV drama "Dis/Connected" directed by Tom Harper and the highly regarded short comedy "Flushed."
Move to Los Angeles
After living in London for several years, Montgomery fulfilled her childhood dream and relocated to Los Angeles. In September 2008, it was announced that she had been cast as Serena in the horror/slasher film "The Hills Run Red" directed by Dave Parker. The film premiered at the British horror festival "Frightfest" and was released on DVD on September 29, 2009. While audiences responded well to Montgomery's character, critics had a negative reception to her performance.
Roles in Horror Films
In April 2008, Montgomery announced that she would be playing the lead role of Alex in the horror film "Wrong Turn 3." The filming took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from August 4 to September 4, 2008. The film received mixed reviews, with negative feedback dominating the overall reception. Montgomery also portrayed Follin Werner in the thriller "Accused at 17," which garnered mixed reactions. However, her performance was praised and considered a breakthrough in her career.
Recent Projects
In November 2009, Montgomery returned to London to play the role of Giselle in the independent horror film "Dead Cert." She also had a small role as Ruth in the detective film "The Rapture," though no release date has been announced. In March 2010, Montgomery joined the ensemble cast of Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller "Black Swan," playing the supporting role of Madeline. The film, starring Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, and Winona Ryder, was released in the U.S. on December 3, 2010.
Recently, Montgomery disclosed that she has signed a contract to appear in the independent drama "Yellow," where she will portray the character of Amanda. The film is set to be released in 2011. Additionally, she can be seen in the comedy "My Idiot Brother," directed by Jesse Peretz, where Zooey Deschanel plays the lead role.
