Courtney Reed

Stage Actress

Birthday August 10, 1984

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Elgin, IL

Age 39 years old

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About

Actress best known for originating the role of Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. She also appeared in television series including Law & Order: Special Victims UnitWhite CollarThe Affair and Search Party.

Before Fame

She began performing at age six. She played a mouse in Children's Theatre of Elgin's production of Cinderella. She later played the title role in a community production of Annie.

Trivia

She studied at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University as a musical theatre major.

Family Life

Her father is caucasian and her mother is of Vietnamese descent.

Associated With

She played Princess Jasmine on stage. In the 1992 film Aladdin, the character was voiced by actress Linda Larkin, with a singing voice by Lea Salonga.