- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 7, 1979
- Place of Birth
- Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Jennifer Carpenter
Jennifer Carpenter (born December 7, 1979) is an American actress. She garnered wide attention for her role as the titular character in the supernatural horror film The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), which established her as a scream queen. She rose to prominence for playing Debra Morgan in the crime drama series Dexter (2006–2013), which she reprised in the miniseries Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022). Her accolades include a MTV Movie Award and a Saturn Award, in addition to nominations for a Critics' Choice Television Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Carpenter's television roles beyond Dexter include Rebecca Harris in the comedy drama series Limitless (2015–2016) and Erica Shephard in the drama series The Enemy Within (2019). Her film roles include Angela Vidal in the found footage horror film Quarantine (2008) and Sonya Blade in the direct-to-video Mortal Kombat films Scorpion…
Filmography
movieBallistic
2025
tv1923
2022 · US Marshal Mamie Fossett
tvDexter: New Blood
2021 · Debra Morgan
movieA Mouthful of Air
2021 · Lucy
movieMortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms
2021 · Sonya Blade (voice)
movieMortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge
2020 · Sonya Blade (voice)
tvThe Enemy Within
2019 · Erica Shepherd
movieDragged Across Concrete
2019 · Kelly Summer
movieBatman: Gotham by Gaslight
2018 · Selina Kyle (voice)
movieBrawl in Cell Block 99
2017 · Lauren Thomas
movieMay It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers
2017 · Herself
tvLimitless
2015 · Rebecca Harris
movieScooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
2015 · Chikara (voice)
movieThe Devil's Hand
2014 · Rebekah
movieEx-Girlfriends
2012 · Kate
movieThe Factory
2012 · Kelsey Walker
movieThe Break-Up Tour
2012 · Sarah
movieGone
2012 · Sharon Ames
movieSeeking Justice
2011 · Trudy
movieFaster
2010 · Woman
tvConan
2010 · Self - Guest
tvPound Puppies
2010 · Pepper (voice)
tvThe Good Wife
2009 · Pamela Raker
movieQuarantine
2008 · Angela Vidal
movieBattle in Seattle
2007 · Sam
tvDexter
2006 · Debra Morgan
movieThe Dog Problem
2006 · Redheaded Waitress
movieThe Exorcism of Emily Rose
2005 · Emily Rose
movieD.E.B.S.
2005 · Hysterical Student
movieLethal Eviction
2005 · Sarah / Tessi / Beth
tvThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · Self
movieWhite Chicks
2004 · Lisa Anderson
movieAsh Tuesday
2003 · Samantha
moviePeople Are Dead
2002 · Angela's Friend #2
She's Still Here
movieShe's Still Here
— · Olivia
movieEleven Days
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