Jenn Gotzon

Jenn Gotzon Chandler (born May 18, 1979) is an American film actress, model, motivational speaker and author who had her career break portraying U.S. President Richard Nixon's daughter Tricia Nixon in Ron Howard's 2009 Academy Award-Nominated film Frost/Nixon opposite Frank Langella.[1] In 2010, Gotzon's brand officially launched starring as the female protagonist in wholesome and inspirational films,[2] including mystery-drama Doonby opposite John Schneider, Robert Davi, Ernie Hudson, comedy-drama God's Country opposite Daniel Hugh Kelly, children storybook turned movie My Daddy's is in Heaven with Corbin Bernson, top grossing faithbased comedy Love Different with late Tommy Ford and the upcoming action film "Forgiven" (Kevin Sorbo)[3] Gotzon has taken shape to portraying real life & historical characters, as seen in 2014 Oscar-Nominated Alone yet Not Alone, novel turned movie The Crickets Dance and TV show Shelter with Emmy-nominated Alicia Minshew.

Jenn Gotzon Chandler married Jim E. Chandler on Mar 17, 2017 and filmed their wedding kiss for their movie The Farmer and The Belle.

Gotzon joins her actor husband Jim E. Chandler (Stranger Things) making a family brand #2Actors using their movie's as a platform putting the merry back into marriage. These two love birds have appeared in movies, tv shows, commercials, off-broadway and modeling campaigns internationally. Look for them as love interests in Saving Faith (Lionsgate) crime-suspense Sinking Sand (Sony), My Daddy is in Heaven, family mystery affair The Colors of Emily (amazon), along with The Farmer and The Belle based on their real love story.

Gotzon-Chandler is producing the family franchise The Farmer and The Belle alongside her husband Jim E. Chandler, Joel Bunkowske (Priceless) and Isaac Hernandez with media consultant Dick Rolfe founder of Dove Foundation.

Gotzon's passion is portraying protagonist roles from drama to comedy who find hope in the climax of the story in hopes to inspire and impact people's lives.

Gotzon's acting career hit a historical moment during Cannes Film Festival (2011) when she was #2 on IMDb Starmeter for the week of May 15, 2011,[4] due to her dramatic role in Doonby which was released to market.[5]

Gotzon, who is compared to a young Meryl Streep for her chameleon-like transformations constantly garners awards." states Valley Social Magazine. October 2013, the Film Advisory Board granted Gotzon "Award of Excellence for her lead role in 'Doonby and Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment World." and one week later, won the best actor award at the Pocono Film Festival in Pennsylvania for her lead comedic role in "God's Country". In 2008, Gotzon won Best Actress for short-film Stained at 168 Film Festival (2008).[6] ("Stained" made cinematic history being the first film shot on 4K Red One Camera to win a film festival).[7] Gotzon received the 2008 Rising Star Award alongside Hometown Pride Award Winner Chubby Checker at the Wildwood By the Sea Film Festival.[8][9] In 2003, Gotzon won Best Actress for Julie and Jack opposite Tippi Hedren at Sacramento's Global Art Film Festival.[10] Gotzon received her first award nomination at New York City's Talent in Motion Magazine sponsored Timmy-Awards for biographical photography project "Avvicinatevi: Come Near" while attending New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2000.

Gotzon uses the movies she stars in as a platform to be a positive role model and give back through her mentor-outreach program called Inspiring Audiences. She's spoken across the country and at dozen of high schools in New Orleans since 2008.[11] Gotzon's mission is to work on films that have the ability to impact and inspire audience viewers.[12]

Early life and background

Gotzon was born Jennifer Lee Gotzon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the daughter of fishing lure manufacturer and inventor Ronald Gotzon and tax accountant Jo-Ann Gotzon. She is the middle child with one brother, Marcus Tavares, nine years older and one sister, Michelle Gotzon, ten years younger. Gotzon was raised in the country-side of Northampton, Pennsylvania several miles from Blue Mountain Ski Area.[13]

Jenn Gotzon married Jim E. Chandler on March 17, 2017. They filmed their actual nuptials for their real love story they are producing The Farmer and The Belle. www.ChristmasComedyMovie.com

She attended Northampton Area High School and graduated with high honors in 1997. Gotzon was very active in high school extra curriculum activities including Student Council (Sophomore Treasurer, Junior Vice President and Senior Class Representative), National Honors Society, Students Against Drunk Driving, Peer Helper, Amnesty International, One World One People, and leader of the Allentown Diocesan Youth Council.[14] Gotzon was a seven-year All-star softball player for Bath East Allen Township, member of the ski club, on the cheerleading squad and trained in gymnastics. At age 15, Gotzon began pursuing a career in acting and modeling working with Chartreuse Talent Management after she won the Rising Star National Scholastic Pageant. Gotzon continued on with pageants, competed for Miss America and made it to state level in 2000.[15]

After being told by her high school drama teacher that she didn't have enough talent to make it as an actress, Gotzon studied acting for over seven years and graduated from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Joanne Baron / DW Brown Studio Two-Year Conservatory, Clay Banks Film Acting Studio, Dale Carnegie Institute and several independent film classes after attending Northampton Community College for one year (1997–1998).

Fall of 1998, Gotzon moved to Florida to work for Walt Disney World and was cast as a parade dancer for Disney's new theme park Animal Kingdom where she danced jazz and salsa in the parade March of the Art'imals. January 1999, Gotzon was accepted into the two-year acting conservatory and began her official acting studies at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. During summer break of 1999, Gotzon briefly relocated to Virginia Beach, VA and ran a murder mystery dinner theater. In 2001, Gotzon moved to the Silicon Valley in California and worked for John Robert Powers as the Director of Talent and as a promotional model for Baileys Irish Cream and Smirnoff Twist while auditioning for film. In 2002, Gotzon got cast in several independent films including Julie and Jack, where she won Best Actress. Gotzon worked for Google in various positions including HR Coordinator acclimating the Nooglers (new hires), worked alongside marketing department interviewing Google's first 30 employees documenting company history, later she relocated to the newly acquired Santa Monica office and worked as their receptionist, recruiting coordinator and was their Southern California softball team captain. Gotzon did not receive stock benefits when Google went public because she was an independent contractor during her duration at Google.[16]

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References

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  1. Aspen Academy Screenings goes inside the Nixon family Post Independent (Aspen). 2008-12-31.
  2. Gotzon takes the lead The Morning Call. 2011-1-26.
  3. It's a wonderful role for Schneider The Hollywood Reporter. 2010-4-26.
  4. Actress Jenn Gotzon Skyrockets to Number Two on IMDB STARmeter Two Handed Warriors. 2011-5-22.
  5. Cannes Film Festival Screening Guide Variety. 2011-5-14.
  6. 3 movies, 2 months 1 RISING CAREER. The Morning Call. December 7, 2008.
  7. NAB Darling Red Camera Records First Festival Feather With Joshua Weigel's 168 Film Project Winner 'Stained'. PR Newswire 2008-4-15.
  8. Chubby (Checker) and actress honored Archived March 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Philadelphia Daily News. October 6, 2008.
  9. Gotzon plays starring role in film festival success Archived March 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Wildwood Leader. October 1, 2008.
  10. Sacramento GAFFERS Festival Prize Best Actor – Won. IMDb 2003.
  11. Actress leads workshop at school. The Times-Picayune. 2010-1-7
  12. Jenn Gotzon: On Real Beauty. The Beauty Bean. 2011-3-10.
  13. Hollywood's Rising Star Fine Living Lancaster Magazine. pp. 142–6. Nov 2010.
  14. On the cover – Jenn Gotzon Archived March 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Valley Social Magazine. pp 60–68, 2009 Summer Issue.
  15. bio – Jenn Gotzon Archived September 3, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Jenn Gotzon's Official Website.
  16. ActorsE Chat with actor Jenn Gotzon and host Judith Jones Actors Entertainment. November 1, 2010.
  17. Producer Tried to Edit Bible Out of Sony’s 'Soul Surfer' (Justin Bieber, Doonby). The Hollywood Reporter. April 8, 2011.
  18. Jenn Gotzon interview, 'Doonby' a Texas mystery. Monsters and Critics. November 3, 2010.
  19. Indie “Dragon Day” depicts Chinese Takeover of U.S.. Monsters and Critics. November 9, 2010.
  20. Jenn Gotzon Talks About Supernatural Mystery Movie “Doonby”. Nice Girls TV. November 2, 2010.
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