Jenny Wright is an American retired actress who made her film debut portraying the role of Cushie in the comedy-drama The World According to Garp in 1982.
Career In 1982, Wright made an appearance in the musical drama film Pink Floyd – The Wall, playing an American groupie. She had roles in both The Wild Life (1984) as Eileen and St. Elmo's Fire (1985) as Felicia. She also starred with Anthony Michael Hall in the 1986 thriller Out of Bounds, with Adrian Pasdar as Mae in the 1987 cult horror classic Near Dark, and alongside Ilan Mitchell-Smith in the 1988 drama The Chocolate War. Wright had a lead role in 1989's I, Madman, and small parts in the films Young Guns II (1990) and The Lawnmower Man (1992).
Filmography Year Film/TV show Role Notes 1981 The Doctors Robin Pruitt 1982The World According to Garp Cushie Love, Sidney Jan Episodes: "Jan: Part 1", "Jan: Part 2" The Executioner's Song April Baker Pink Floyd – The Wall American Groupie 1984The Wild Life Eileen 1985 St. Elmo's Fire Felicia Hicks 1986 Out of Bounds Dizz/Darlene 1987 Near Dark Mae Won: Paris International Fantastic & Sci-Fi Film Festival – Best Actress (1988) Crime Story Pamela Palmer Episode: "The Senator, the Movie Star, and the Mob" 1988 The Chocolate War Lisa Midnight Caller Angel Episode: "Conversations with an Assassin" 1989 I, Madman Virginia Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Actress Valentino Returns Sylvia Fuller Twister Stephanie Gideon Oliver Coombs Episode: "Sleep Well, Professor Oliver" 1990 Young Guns II Jane Greathouse A Shock to the System Melanie O'Conner Capital News Doreen Duncan 1991 Queens Logic Asha Matlock Ginnie Morell Episode: "The Marriage Counselor" 1992 The Lawnmower Man Marnie Burke 1994 Sirens Reporter #2 Episode: "A Cop First" 1997 NYPD Blue Trish Taylor Episode: "Upstairs, Downstairs" 1998 Enchanted Little Natalie's Mother
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Punkglobe.com interview