Jenny McShane, born Jennifer Anne Miller, is the eldest child of Alvin Miller Jr. and Donna McShane/Miller. Growing up, she was exposed to a unique blend of artistic and agricultural influences, as her father, a talented Bluegrass fiddle player, also worked as a farmer. This diverse upbringing likely inspired her to pursue a career in acting, as she often performed alongside her family in their band.
Jenny McShane's educational background includes attending the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she majored in Pre-Law before deciding to follow her passion for acting.
In recent news, Jenny McShane has just completed principal photography on the upcoming feature film Furnace (2007),starring alongside notable actors Ja Rule, Tom Sizemore, and Michael Paré.
Interestingly, the feature film Furnace (2007) was shot on location at the same prison in Nashville where the feature film The Green Mile (1999) was also filmed.