Jennifer Stone (born February 12, 1993) is an American actress, podcaster, social media personality, and nurse. As a child actor, she became known for playing Harper Finkle on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She also had roles in the comedy films Secondhand Lions (2003) and Mean Girls 2 (2011).
After appearing in the Slash-produced film Nothing Left to Fear (2013), Stone took a hiatus from acting to pursue education. She returned as an adult, receiving critical praise for co-writing and starring in the independent film The In-Between (2019).
Early life and education Stone was born on February 12, 1993, in Tarrant County, Texas. She earned an Associate of Science in nursing from Glendale Community College and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Azusa Pacific University. She studied nursing so that she could get a better understanding of her type 1 diabetes diagnosis, leaving acting in 2019.
Career Stone was first cast as Martha in Secondhand Lions, for which she received a Young Artist Award nomination. She recalls having recognized Michael Caine from Miss Congeniality only while on the set of Secondhand Lions. Stone also received a Young Artist Award nomination for her guest appearance on House, and guest appeared on Line of Fire and Without a Trace. In 2007, she joined the main cast of Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place as Harper. Stone notes Gilda Radner as one of her biggest influences.
In 2009, she had a voice role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Dadnapped. She also lent her voice to Phineas and Ferb as the voice of Amanda, Candace's daughter in the future in two episodes. In 2010, she played Harriet in the film Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, based on the book of the same title by Louise Fitzhugh, which she later admitted she had not read before starring in the film. She later starred in the film Nothing Left to Fear and the television film High School Possession.
Stone is a registered nurse. In January 2018, she was interviewed on the Diabetes Connections podcast about her diabetes diagnosis, and how it has affected her life and career. In July 2019, Stone testified before the Senate for the JDRF, describing her experience with diabetes. Stone finished nursing school in December 2019, as news of the COVID-19 pandemic broke, and she mentioned in several interviews that she would be "joining the front lines" in the fight against the disease.
As of 2021, Stone made regular Instagram updates about her work in the hospital. As of August 2022, she was working in the emergency room at a hospital in Burbank, California. Also in 2022, she appeared as a spokesperson for Medtronic's insulin pen product.
Filmography
Film +List of film roles Year Title Role Notes 2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over ExtraUncredited role Secondhand Lions Martha 2011 Fresh Studio Maddie Rogers 2013 Nothing Left to Fear Mary 2019 Santa Girl Cassie Claus The In-Between Mads Olsen Also writer and producer
Television + Year Title Role Notes 2004 Line of Fire Lily O'Donnell Episode: "Mother and Child Reunion" 2005 House Jessica Simms Episode: "Heavy" Without a Trace Brittany Episode: "The Innocents" 2007–2012 Wizards of Waverly Place Harper Finkle Main role 2009 Dadnapped Debbie (voice) Television film Phineas and Ferb Amanda (voice) 2 episodes Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Harper FinkleTelevision film 2010 Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars Harriet Welsch 2011 Mean Girls 2 Abby Hanover 2011–2012 Generator Rex Beverly Holiday (voice) 2 episodes 2012 Pair of Kings Priscilla Episode: "Make Dirt, Not War" 2013–2014 Deadtime Stories Babysitter Main role 2013 Body of Proof Hannah Episode: "Lost Souls" The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex Harper Finkle Television film 2014 High School Possession Chloe Mitchell 2017 Nasty Habits Rachel Episode: "The Smallest F*ck Up"2019Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace PetsZoe (voice)Episode: "Go Away, Petite!"2026Wizards Beyond Waverly PlaceHarper FinkleSpecial guest star; 2 episodes
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2004 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film Secondhand Lions 2006Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Television Series– Guest Starring Young Actress House 2008Young Artist Awards Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series(with Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin) Wizards of Waverly Place 2012 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Sidekick Wizards of Waverly Place 2019 Austin Revolution Film Festival U.S. Feature The In-Between Female Eye Film Festival Best Debut Feature The In-Between Twister Alley International Film Festival Best Ensemble Feature Film The In-Between Best Feature Drama The In-Between Women Texas Film Festival Best Feature Film The In-Between
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