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Jennifer O'Dell
Biography
About Jennifer O'Dell
Jennifer O'Dell is an American actress whose career spans television, film, and even professional photography. Born in Ridgecrest, California, she began acting at a young age, landing a national candy commercial at her first audition when she was eight. After taking a hiatus through high school, she resumed her career post-graduation with guest spots on series like Beverly Hills, 90210. Her breakout arrived in 1999 when she played the jungle girl Veronica Layton on The Lost World. That role brought her widespread recognition and led to appearances in films and guest spots on shows such as Scrubs, NCIS, and Two and a Half Men.
O'Dell also appeared in a CSI: Miami episode titled "Nailed," where she played Charlene Hartford, a woman who accidentally injures Ryan Wolfe with a nailgun. Beyond her acting work, she has been a professional photographer since 2009, a craft she pursues alongside her entertainment career. She lives in Southern California with her two sons, Logan and Ledger. Her first son, Logan Michael Platzer, was born on March 10, 2005, in Los Angeles, his father being her ex-boyfriend Mark Platzer. Her second son, Ledger, arrived in 2010. At 51 years old, O'Dell continues to balance her creative pursuits with family life, maintaining a slim figure and natural features. She stands 5'7" with blonde hair, blue eyes, and measurements of 34–24–34. Her Instagram following numbers 32k. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, she remains a recognizable figure from her jungle-girl days, though her portfolio now extends well beyond that iconic role.
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Personal
- Birthplace
- Ridgecrest, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 32k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Jennifer O'Dell's most famous role?
She gained fame in 1999 as Veronica Layton on The Lost World, a role that elevated her career and led to many subsequent appearances.
Has Jennifer O'Dell appeared on CSI: Miami?
Yes, she guest starred in the episode "Nailed" as Charlene Hartford, who accidentally injures Ryan Wolfe with a nailgun.
How many children does Jennifer O'Dell have and what are their birth years?
She has two sons: Logan Michael Platzer, born March 10, 2005, and Ledger, born in 2010. Their father is her ex-boyfriend Mark Platzer for Logan, while Ledger's father is not mentioned.
What other profession does Jennifer O'Dell have besides acting?
She has been a professional photographer since 2009.
Did you know
- Her career began with a national candy commercial at age eight, secured at her first audition, but she took a hiatus during high school.
- She has a professional photography career that she has maintained since 2009, alongside acting.
- She played a character who accidentally injures another character with a nailgun in a CSI: Miami episode titled "Nailed".
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