Courtney Eva Jones
- Actress
American actress and performer, Courtney Eva Jones, is of Swedish, Norwegian, German and British descent and a classically trained dancer who studied under alumna of The Juilliard School. During her years in dance performance, acting for television, film and theatre were among her favorite hobbies. Courtney explored acting in studio movie productions, independent projects and new media works in drama, thriller, sci-fi, comedy, fantasy and action genres and ventured on camera in credited and uncredited work.
Courtney appeared in theatre and musical theatre productions throughout the Northeast in leading and supporting roles. Courtney was recognized for her theatrical work by the Irene Ryan Foundation acting scholarship and The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
Growing-up, Courtney studied classical ballet five days a week. She won talent competitions, performed at fairs, choreographed her high school's musicals and sports half-time show routines and explored all avenues of performance available in her small rural town.
Accepting a dance scholarship, Courtney also studied communications and pre-law in between productions.
A devastating knee injury halted most opportunities and left Courtney immobilized, requiring a lengthy and painful recovery period from 2013-2016. During this time, Courtney began songwriting and developing her own sound - a refreshing combination of pop, folk, soul and country.
Healing from additional nerve damage as a result of her injury 2017-2019, Courtney convalesced in the Southeast, holding the state title Ms. Southeast Florida 2018 - her national campaign platform supported child welfare and the 13th Judicial Court, Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program.
Courtney relocated to New York in 2019, spending time in California and Chicago in 2021; continuing academic study when possible while pursuing a career in performance and public service.
Courtney appeared in theatre and musical theatre productions throughout the Northeast in leading and supporting roles. Courtney was recognized for her theatrical work by the Irene Ryan Foundation acting scholarship and The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
Growing-up, Courtney studied classical ballet five days a week. She won talent competitions, performed at fairs, choreographed her high school's musicals and sports half-time show routines and explored all avenues of performance available in her small rural town.
Accepting a dance scholarship, Courtney also studied communications and pre-law in between productions.
A devastating knee injury halted most opportunities and left Courtney immobilized, requiring a lengthy and painful recovery period from 2013-2016. During this time, Courtney began songwriting and developing her own sound - a refreshing combination of pop, folk, soul and country.
Healing from additional nerve damage as a result of her injury 2017-2019, Courtney convalesced in the Southeast, holding the state title Ms. Southeast Florida 2018 - her national campaign platform supported child welfare and the 13th Judicial Court, Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program.
Courtney relocated to New York in 2019, spending time in California and Chicago in 2021; continuing academic study when possible while pursuing a career in performance and public service.
