Josie Bissett
Josie Bissett
Biography
The Seattle native began her career in front of the camera at the age of 12 as a model in print advertisements and television commercials. At 16, she left home and moved to Japan to further her career and at 17 headed to Hollywood to make her mark. Josie soon landed the role of 'Cara' on "The Hogan Family," where she spent two seasons. Within two years of her arrival in Los Angeles, Josie was cast on "Melrose Place" and quickly became one of television's most recognizable actors. In recent years, she has had the opportunity to explore many diverse and interesting characters in such projects as the ABC movies "The Fire Above" and "Dare to Love," the FOX telefilm "Deadly Vows" and the USA cable film "Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear." She starred in the ABC Family Channel original film "I Do, They Don't," a romantic comedy about two widowed parents whose spontaneous marriage thrusts them into the position of having to blend two families into one. In addition, Josie starred in the Lifetime Television original film "The Other Woman," based on the best-selling novel by Joy Fielding and directed by Jason Priestley. She has also made numerous guest-starring appearances including NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." On the big screen, she made her feature film debut in Oliver Stone's "The Doors," in which she played the wife of Doors' guitarist Robbie Krieger. Her subsequent films include the coming-of-age comedy "Book of Love" and the psychological thriller "Mikey." In addition to acting, Josie has hosted numerous shows. She most recently co-hosted Lifetime Television's morning talk show, "The Balancing Act." She previously hosted "Parenting & Beyond," a show that offered parents creative solutions to everyday problems, so that they can have more quality time to enjoy their family and watch their children growing up. She also hosted the PBS educational special, "Teach More, Love More," which followed four families, each with a child in one of the four critical stages of early childhood development -- newborn, infancy, toddlerhood and preschool. As host, Josie guided viewers through the program which explores the joys, fears and a myriad of questions that accompany the beginning of life. "Teach More, Love More" included interviews with nationally renowned experts such as Dr. T. Berry Brazelton. Josie has been the face of several national commercial campaigns, including Neutrogena's skin care line and Dr. Scholl's Pedicure Essentials, an entire line of 14 different products designed to pamper the feet. Additionally, she was a spokesperson for Murad Skin Care's Resurgence® Regimen, the first comprehensive line of products formulated exclusively to help revitalize and rebuild hormonally aging skin.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
39
Gender
Female
Birthday
1970-10-05 (54 years old)
Place of Birth
Seattle, Washington, USA
Acting

2021

Fantasy Island as Camille

2021

Sealed With a Kiss: Wedding March 6 as Olivia Pershing

2020

Stars in the House as Self

2019

My Boyfriend's Back: Wedding March 5 as Olivia Pershing

2017

Wedding March 2: Resorting to Love as Olivia Pershing

2016

The Wedding March as Olivia Pershing

2016

Pregnant at 17 as Sonia

2015

A Mother's Instinct as Nora Betnner

2014

Paper Angels as Lynn Brandt

2009

Melrose Place as Not available

2008

The Other Woman as Jill Plumley

2006

Obituary as Denise Wilcox

2005

I Do, They Don't as Carrie Lewellyn

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Jennifer Fulton

1999

Where Are They Now? as Self

1999

Countdown: The Sky's on Fire as Jennifer Thorne

1995

Dare to Love as Jessica Wells

1994

Burke's Law as Conner O'Neil

1994

Deadly Vows as Bobbi Weston

1993

Intimate Portrait as Self

1992

Melrose Place as Jane Mancini

1992

Mikey as Jessie Owens

1992

Secrets as Gaby Smith

1991

The Doors as Robby Krieger's Girlfriend

1991

All-American Murder as Tally Fuller

1990

Parker Lewis Can't Lose as Not available

1990

Book of Love as Lily

1990

Desire as Jessica Harrison

1989

Quantum Leap as Becky

1989

Doogie Howser, M.D. as Not available

1989

Hitcher in the Dark as Daniela Foster

1986

The Hogan Family as Cara