Biography

Deena Dill got her start in television portraying the broken-hearted love interests of over two dozen country stars in their music videos, and Deena parlayed that sad, sad country heart into a bona fide career both in front of and behind the camera.

As an actress, Deena is set to recur on "Ambitions," a multi-generational family saga from producer Will Packer, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury that premieres in 2019 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Deena portrays 'Juniper Purifoy,' the wife of Purifoy Pharmaceuticals' CEO/owner, Hunter Purifoy (Brian Bosworth).

Behind the camera, Deena is an award-winning creator, executive producer, and writer. She has created, sold, and produced shows that have aired on major U.S. broadcast and cable networks, as well as in numerous countries around the world. Deena co-created, executive produced, and wrote on The CW's hit, prime-time game show "Oh Sit!," which won the prestigious Rose d'Or Award for Best International Game Show. "Oh Sit!" was produced by The Gurin Company and 405 Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television. Previously, Deena produced and wrote Perfectly You, a syndicated wellness and fitness show that aired in over 60 domestic markets, and she produced and hosted the Documentary Channel's DocFest.

Recently, Deena appeared in Lifetime's "Conrad & Michelle" as Gayle Carter, the mother of accused "text killer" Michelle Carter (Bella Thorne). Deena recurred on 2 of TV's most popular comedies, ABC's "Suburgatory" and Nickelodeon's "iCarly"; and, in a dramatic turn, recurred on The CW's "Star-Crossed" as a the leader of a terrorist organization. A few of her other acting credits include HBO's "Vice Principals,", "Queen Sugar," "Dynasty," "Scandal," "Good Luck Charlie," "Bones," "CSI:NY," and numerous indie films. Prior to landing any of her prime-time television roles, Deena braved the stand-up comedy stages of such high profile venues as The Improv, The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory -- she was even inducted into the famous Friar's Club!

Deena grew up in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee and graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University. She was an NCAA Division I triple jumper and 100-meter hurdler and a varsity cheerleader.

Deena enjoys acting in as well as creating and producing all different genres of entertainment, but she says that the kids' shows she has acted on have led to some of her favorite life experiences by providing opportunities to work more extensively with children's charities and children in need. Deena is an active volunteer for the NEA's Read Across America program and the Los Angeles Children's Hospital, and she is on the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Special Olympics.

Deena is a member of the PGA, SAG/AFTRA, WGA, and Television Academy. Deena is repped by RCM Talent & Management and attorney Shannon Hensley.
- IMDb mini biography by: Laureen Muller

Attended Vanderbilt University, where she ran NCAA Division I track(110 hurdles and triple jump) and was a cheerleader, graduating Cum Laude.