Jennifer Marie Morrison (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress, model and
film producer, best known for her role as
Dr. Allison Cameron on the medical drama
House.
Biography
Early life and education
Morrison was born in
Chicago, Illinois and raised in
Arlington Heights, Illinois. Her father, David L. Morrison, is a music teacher who was named Teacher of the Year by the
Illinois State Board of Education in 2003.
[http://www.isbe.state.il.us/news/2003/mar22-03.htm isbe.state.il.us] Morrison's mother, Judy Morrison, was also a teacher. Both have since retired. She graduated from
Prospect High School in 1997 where her parents also worked. During her time there, she played
clarinet in the school’s marching band, sang in the choir and did cheerleading with the school’s
pep squad. Morrison also has two younger siblings, Julia Morrison and Daniel Morrison.
