James Harvey Kennedy (born May 25, 1970) is an American actor, screenwriter, stand-up comedian and television producer. He has played Randy Meeks in the Scream franchise (1996–2000) and a multitude of characters in The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (2002–2004) on The WB. His other film roles include Romeo + Juliet (1996), Bowfinger (1999), Malibu's Most Wanted (2003), Finding Bliss (2009), and Good Deeds (2012). He has starred in the CBS drama Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010), provided voice-work for The
Did you know that Jamie Kennedy voiced multiple pedestrian characters in the critically acclaimed video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas?
Jamie Kennedy's defining career moment came with his role as the horror film-savvy Randy Meeks in the "Scream" franchise, where he famously laid out the rules of horror cinema. This was perfectly complemented by his groundbreaking sketch comedy and prank show, "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment," which showcased his versatile comedic talents and ability to embody a multitude of characters.
Kennedy's legacy is marked by his unique blend of meta-commentary in horror and his pioneering work in reality-prank television, cementing his place as a memorable comedic and genre actor of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Also known as: J. Kennedy, Jam Kennedy