Jenny Hecht was an American actress who is best known for The Jesus Trip, Actors and Sin, and Après la Passion selon Sade.
Personal and Family Life
Jenny Hecht was born on July 30, 1943, in New York City. She was the daughter of well-known screenwriters Ben Hecht and Rose Caylor. Jenny had a younger half-sister named Edwina Armstrong, and her family’s connections to the entertainment industry shaped her early life as an actress.
Career
As a child actress, Jenny faced challenges in her career, including being censured by Actors Equity for an incident where she bit another performer during a play. Despite this incident, she gained recognition for her roles in various films. Some of her notable works include her performances in Actors and Sin and The Jesus Trip.
Death and Legacy
Jenny Hecht passed away on March 25, 1971, in North Hollywood, California, due to a drug overdose. Her untimely death at a young age left a mark on her family and the entertainment community. Though her career was short-lived, she is remembered for her contributions to film and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Actors and Sin | 1952-06-18 | Millicent Egelhofer / Daisy Marcher (segment Woman of Sin) |
| The Jesus Trip | 1971-08-01 | Inka |