jj herz
JJ HERZ
Jenna "JJ" Herz is an LA-based actor, writer, producer & director with a passion for telling genuine LGBTQ+ and disability visibility stories.
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Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, JJ is an Equity actor who has been performing on stage since they were 5 at regional theatre's such as American Conservatory Theater, New Conservatory Theatre, Broadway by the Bay and more.
In 2021, while graduating from USC, they created, produced, and starred in the film FINAL CALL directed by Autumn Reeser.
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This year, JJ made their directorial debut with R&R, a SXSW 2025 Independent TV Pilot selection based on their relationship with their younger brother who has Down syndrome.
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"R&R"
R&R is a comedic proof-of-concept pilot following Robbie and Rachel, codependent twins trying to “make it” in LA. Rachel (a sarcastic, raunchy, gay mess) brings the chaos, and Robbie (a neurotically organized, hopeless romantic with Down syndrome) cleans up the pieces.
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Set to make it's World Premiere at SXSW 2025 in the Independent TV Pilot Competition, R&R stars JJ and Kevin Iannucci, breakout star of Bobby Farrelly's "Champions."
