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Jessica Sara (born April 7, 1992) is an American actress who has guested on various television series, and had roles in some movies. Her three appearances as Melissa in My Wife and Kids was nominated for a 2002 Young Artist Award, "Best Young Actress Guest Star (Ten or Under) - Television Comedy or Drama Series".

Having seen Broadway shows since age two, she decided she wanted to pursue acting at three. Sara's career began in 1996 at age four, appearing various commercials, and in an episode of Sesame Street where Telly builds a tower of blocks with two monster girls. In 1997, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother, Chellie. The next year, she appeared in Party of Five, and by 1999 in ER. After appearances in The Next Best Thing, Geppetto, and The Amati Girls, Jessica appeared as Sophie in the film adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

She continued with guest appearances in The Drew Carey Show and Touched by an Angel, before co-starring in Always Greener with Dom Deluise, and as lead actor Matt Keeslar's daughter in Thank Heaven. Sara has continued to make guest appearances on series, including Becker, Unfabulous, and Just for Kicks, as well as a role in Winter Break.

Genealogy

Great-Great-Grandfather: David Weissman Born 3/3/1886 Died 9/26/1986 Great-Great-Grandmother: Molly Weissman Born c. 1886 Died April 1957

 Three Daughters: Belle, Lillian, Edith.  Two Sons: Phillip, Benjamin.
 Great-Grandfather: Phillip Weissman Born 10/19/1913 Died 8/3/1973
 Great-Grandmother: Ethel Daskal Born 5/12/20 Died 11/3/97
    Two Daughters: Gail, Laura
    Grandmother: Gail Weissman Born 10/6/42
    Grandfather: Paul Grossman Born 12/4/37
       Two Daughters: Michelle (Chellie), Stephanie. Son: Jeff
          Mother: Michelle (Chellie) Grossman Born 5/3/66
          Father: Charlie Halpern Born 6/29/59

External links

• Jessica Sara at the Internet Movie Database