Sylvia Jefferies
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Sylvia Jefferies | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sylvia Webster Jefferies August 14, 1969 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Children | 1 |
Sylvia Webster Jefferies (born August 14, 1969) is an American actress, best known for her recurring role as Jolene Barnes in the ABC drama series Nashville .
Life and career[edit]
Jefferies was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late James Jefferies, a lawyer and former mayor of Greenwood, and Polly Jefferies, a retired emergency room registered nurse.[1] She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and in following years appeared in stage production and television commercials.[1]
Jefferies is known for her recurring role as Tracy on the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down (2009-2010).[1] In 2012, Jefferies was cast in recurring role in the ABC drama series Nashville created by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri. She played Jolene Barnes, mother of Hayden Panettiere's character, who is a drug addict.[1][2][3] She also appeared in films The Notebook, Halloween II, 96 Minutes, Rob Zombie’s 3 from Hell, and guest starred on One Tree Hill and Surface.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Leo | College Girl | Uncredited |
| 2004 | The Notebook | Rosemary | |
| 2004 | Le croisment | Kourina | Short film |
| 2005 | End of the Spear | Barbara Youderian | |
| 2006 | Walker Payne | Trampy Blonde | |
| 2006 | Deja Vu | Reporter | |
| 2008 | The Four Children of Tander Welch | Maran Welch | |
| 2009 | Halloween II | Misty Dawn | |
| 2010 | Domestic Silence | Dr. Lee | Short film |
| 2011 | 96 Minutes | Kevin's Mom | |
| 2012 | Piranha 3DD | Young Mother | |
| 2012 | Looper | Neighbor | Uncredited |
| 2016 | Christmas in Homestead | Barbara McKeevers | Television film |
| 2017 | The Student | Maeve Van Sickle | |
| 2017 | This Old Machine | Kay | |
| 2017 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Jogger's Wife | |
| 2019 | Shaft | Once Beautiful Woman | |
| 2019 | Dying for a Baby | Mrs. Kittle | Television film |
| 2019 | 3 from Hell | Heather Starship Galen | |
| 2020 | USS Christmas | Sharon | Television film |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | One Tree Hill | Instructor | Episode: "Near Wild Heaven" |
| 2006 | Surface | Mrs. Joiner | 2 episodes |
| 2009-2010 | Eastbound & Down | Tracy | 5 episodes |
| 2010 | Gimme Shelter | Meth Head | Unsold television pilot |
| 2012-2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 | Nashville | Jolene Barnes | 17 episodes |
| 2017 | Star | Yvonne Turner | Episode: "Boy Trouble" |
| 2021 | The Game | Montana | 3 episodes |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bill Thompson (July 22, 2012). "Charleston actress Sylvia Jefferies going country with "Nashville" TV series". The Post and Courier. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ^ "Local Actress To Star In "Nashville"". WEZL. July 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
- ^ "7 TV Happenings To Keep You Occupied During The Winter Hiatus". Scott Feinberg. December 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
