Jane Levy
An actress with a chameleonic range, shifting effortlessly from suburban satire to horror screams and raw dramatic roles.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American actress·Birthday: December 29·Millennials
Biography
Jane Levy arrived on screen with a sharp, witty presence in the ABC sitcom 'Suburgatory,' but it was her deliberate pivot into darker territory that defined her artistic ambition. She refused to be typecast, diving headfirst into the demanding physical and emotional role of Mia in the 2013 horror remake 'Evil Dead,' a performance that announced her fearlessness. This versatility became her hallmark, moving from the comedic chaos of 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' to the unsettling, dramatic intensity of a domestic captive in 'The Girl from Plainville.' Levy possesses a rare ability to ground the absurd and humanize the extreme, making each character feel uniquely and authentically lived-in.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jane was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jane Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jane's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Tessa Altman in the ABC sitcom 'Suburgatory' for three seasons.
- Played the lead role of Mia in the 2013 horror film remake 'Evil Dead'.
- Received critical praise for her portrayal of Mandy in the limited series 'The Girl from Plainville'.
- Headlined the musical comedy-drama series 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'.
Did You Know?
She was the original actress cast as Mandy Milkovich in the first season of 'Shameless'.
She trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York.
She performed many of her own stunts in the film 'Evil Dead'.
She is an avid painter and has shared her artwork on social media.
“I'm drawn to characters who are a little bit off, a little bit strange.”
