| Tricia Vessey | |
|---|---|
 Vessey in Bean (1997) | |
| Born | Hollister, California, U.S. |
| Education | Brooklyn College (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress · writer · producer |
| Years active | 1994–2013 |
| Children | 1 |
Tricia Vessey is an American actress, writer, and producer.
Early life and education
Vessey was born in Hollister, California, and grew up in Monterey. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing and film production from Brooklyn College.
Career
Vessey appeared in several films, including the 1997 releases The Brave and Bean, the 1999 releases Coming Soon and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and the 2001 releases Trouble Every Day, On the Edge and Town & Country.
In 2013, Vessey co-created, directed, wrote, and produced a web series In the Production Office; the series was screened at the 2015 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Personal life
She has one child, a son, with ex-boyfriend Anton Newcombe, a musician and producer.
In 2022, Vessey testified at Danny Masterson's criminal trial as a "prior bad acts" witness. Vessey, who has never been a Scientologist, was added in 2023 as the sixth plaintiff in a case against Scientology and Masterson, alleging surveillance and harassment by the Church of Scientology after going to police with rape claims against Masterson.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | A Dangerous Place | Kim | |
| 1997 | The Brave | Luis's Girl #1 | |
| 1997 | Bean | Jennifer Langley | |
| 1997 | The Alarmist | April Brody | |
| 1997 | Kiss the Girls | Woman at Nepenthe Bar | |
| 1998 | Standoff | Feeebie | |
| 1998 | Nowhere to Go | Niki | |
| 1998 | Too Pure | Nic | |
| 1999 | Coming Soon | Nell Kellner | |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Louise Vargo | |
| 2001 | Town & Country | Alice | |
| 2001 | Trouble Every Day | June Brown | |
| 2001 | On the Edge | Rachel Row | |
| 2003 | Nobody Needs to Know | Iris Dawn |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Weird Science | Caitli | Episode: "Killer Party" |
| 1995 | Under One Roof | Janet | Episode: "Secrets" |
| 1995 | The Naked Truth | Kyle | Episode: "Star and Comet Collide! Giant Bugs Invade!" |
| 1996 | Local Heroes | Nikki | Episode: "Hometown Heroes" |
| 1996 | Marshal Law | Mama Doc | Television film |
| 2010–2012 | In the Production Office | Coco | 3 episodes; also writer and director |
| 2013 | Bros | Mother | Episode: "SantaConned" |
References
- "IFFR Tricia Vessey profile". International Film Festival Rotterdam. 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- "In the Production Office". International Film Festival Rotterdam. 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- Northover, Kylie (May 23, 2008). "Bad reputation". The Age. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- Dillon, Nancy (November 9, 2022). "'Ghost Dog' Actress Says Danny Masterson Sexually Assaulted Her Twice in 1996: 'He Was Rough'". Rolling Stone.
- Patten, Dominic (January 2, 2024). ""Criminal Enterprise" Scientology Should Face RICO Charges, Danny Masterson Accusers Say – Update". Deadline Hollywood.
External links
- Tricia Vessey at IMDb
- Tricia Vessey discography at Discogs