Jamie Lynn Spears

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Biography

Unlike many star siblings, teen actress-singer Jamie Lynn Spears managed to step out of the long shadow cast by her older sister, pop phenomenon Britney Spears, and enjoy her own career success as a hugely popular teen idol. Jamie Lynn made early appearances in such projects as Britney's film debut "Crossroads" (2002), prior to joining the kids' sketch-comedy show "All That" (Nickelodeon, 1994-2005). Positive fan reaction led to her taking on …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

Jamie Lynn Marie Spears on April 4, 1991 in Kentwood, Louisiana, USA

Career Milestones

2001

First onscreen appearance in the concert movie, "Totally Britney Live"

2002

Appeared briefly in her sister's film debut, "Crossroads," playing a younger version of Britney's character

2002

Appeared with her sister in a Pepsi television commercial

2002

Cast in the Nickelodeon comedy-variety show "All That"

2005

Played Zoey Brooks in the Nickelodeon series, "Zoey 101"; also co-wrote and sings the theme song entitled Follow Me (co-written by her sister, Britney Spears)

2006

Reprised the character of Zoey in an hour-long special feature, "Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up"

2008

Guest-starred in an episode of the ABC comedy, "Miss Guided"