Jena Malone
Known for
Jena Malone (Sparks, Nevada, 1984) made her debut as a child in 'Bastard Out of Carolina' and soon established herself as one of the most interesting actresses in American independent cinema. She left her mark on cult titles like 'Donnie Darko' and on dramas like 'Stepmom' and 'Into the Wild', in addition to the satire 'Saved!'. She has also appeared in big productions like 'The Hunger Games' saga, where she played Johanna Mason, 'Pride & Prejudice' and the hypnotic 'The Neon Demon'. A musician and photographer as well as an actress, Malone imprints her characters with a fragile intensity and a somewhat wild authenticity that set her apart from conventional molds.
Jena Malone
59 Movies
9 Series
Jena Malone (Sparks, Nevada, 1984) made her debut as a child in 'Bastard Out of Carolina' and soon established herself as one of the most interesting actresses in American independent cinema. She left her mark on cult titles like 'Donnie Darko' and on dramas like 'Stepmom' and 'Into the Wild', in addition to the satire 'Saved!'. She has also appeared in big productions like 'The Hunger Games' saga, where she played Johanna Mason, 'Pride & Prejudice' and the hypnotic 'The Neon Demon'. A musician and photographer as well as an actress, Malone imprints her characters with a fragile intensity and a somewhat wild authenticity that set her apart from conventional molds.
Movies
Plays Johanna Mason
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
2014
Plays Greeting Code (voice)
One Battle After Another
2025
Plays Johanna Mason
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2013
Plays Lydia Bennet
Pride & Prejudice
2005
Plays Young Ellie
Contact
1997
Plays Johanna Mason
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
2015
Plays Gretchen Ross
Donnie Darko
2001
Plays Hope Harlingen
Inherent Vice
2014
Plays Jessica Klein
Junk
2026
Plays Ferry Girl
Cold Mountain
2003
Plays Ruby
The Neon Demon
2016
Plays Beth
Love Lies Bleeding
2024
Plays Carine McCandless / Additional Narration (voice)
Into the Wild
2007
Plays Harmada
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023
Plays Sage Ross
Nocturnal Animals
2016
Plays Rocket
Sucker Punch
2011
Plays Anna Harrison
Stepmom
1998
Plays 'Ellen' Harvey
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
2024
Producer
Plays Dolores
Lorelei
2020
Plays Amy
The Ruins
2008
Plays Grace
Consecration
2023
Plays Heather
For Love of the Game
1999
Plays Alice
Swallowed
2022
Plays Elizabeth
Antebellum
2020
Plays Alyssa Beck
Life as a House
2001
Plays Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996
Plays Cheery Lab Tech
The Soloist
2009
Plays Kelly
The Messenger
2009
Plays Becky Pollard
The United States of Leland
2003
Plays Maggie
Time Out of Mind
2015
Plays Dakota
Dakota
2012
Plays Joss
Buff
2026
Plays The Woman / Speaker (voice)
Container
2006
Producer
Plays Rena Grubb
American Girl
2002
Plays Mary Cummings
Saved!
2004
Plays Mindy
Lovesong
2017
Plays Scarlett
Bottom of the World
2017
Plays Jena
Heroic Dose
2025
Plays Ashley Hardwick
The Badge
2002
Plays Frankie
Four Last Songs
2007
Plays Jeoly
The Go-Getter
2008
Plays Angie Bowie
Stardust
2020
Plays Margie Flynn
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
2002
Plays Andie
In Our Nature
2012
Plays Myra
The Public
2019
Plays Red Berry
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
2005
Plays Constance
Angelica
2017
Plays Painted Lady
The Painted Lady
2012
Plays Danneel
10 Cent Pistol
2014
Plays Karen
The Rusted
2015
TV Shows
Plays Diana
Too Old to Die Young
2019
Plays Claire Cooper
The Boroughs
2026
Plays Samantha Margolis
Goliath
2016
Plays Nancy McCoy
Hatfields & McCoys
2012
Plays Geli Raubal
Hitler: The Rise of Evil
2003
Plays Debbie Straub
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Ellen Foster
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Michelle Landon
Law & Order
1990
Plays Casey Peña
Touched by an Angel
1994
Latest Trailers
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Pendulum
Full Filmography
The Boroughs
Claire Cooper · 8 episodes
2026
TV
Junk
Jessica Klein
2026
Film
Buff
Joss
2026
Film
Sylvia
Sylvia
2026
Film
One Battle After Another
Greeting Code (voice)
2025
Film
Heroic Dose
Jena
2025
Film
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
'Ellen' Harvey
2024
Film
Love Lies Bleeding
Beth
2024
Film
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
Harmada
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jena Malone and where are they from?
Jena Malone is 41 years old, born on November 21, 1984 in Sparks, Nevada, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jena Malone?
Jena Malone is best known for roles in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, Donnie Darko.
How many movies has Jena Malone been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Jena Malone has appeared in 59 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Jena Malone's first movie?
The career of Jena Malone began with Hidden in America (1996).
What is Jena Malone's most recent movie or series?
Jena Malone's most recent release is Junk, which premiered on October 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Jena Malone appeared in?
On television, Jena Malone has appeared in Law & Order, Goliath, Hitler: The Rise of Evil, Hatfields & McCoys.
Does Jena Malone have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jena Malone's upcoming work includes: Pendulum (2026).
Jena Malone
1984-11-21 · Sparks, Nevada, USA
Jena Malone (born November 21, 1984) is an American actress, musician, and photographer. She made her film debut in Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) and has appeared in films including Ellen Foster (1997), Contact (1997), Stepmom (1998), For Love of the Game (1999), Donnie Darko (2001), Life as a House (2001), Saved! (2004), Pride & Prejudice (2005), Into the Wild (2007), The Ruins (2008), Sucker Punch (2011), The Hunger Games film series (2013–15), The Neon Demon (2016), Nocturnal Animals (2016), and Antebellum (2020).
Malone is also an indie pop musician who has released music both under her own name (as "Jena Malone and Her Bloodstains") and as one-half of the duo The Shoe.