Full Name: Jerri Lynn Manthey
Birthday: 9/5/70
Birthplace: Bad Konstatt Hospital on an Army base in Stuttgart, Germany
Family: oldest of 4 children (2 bros, 1 sis=Jennifer) of the same (still married) parents
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Education: University of Maryland @ Munich, Germany. Neu Ulm HS
Occupation: actress, part-time chef, one-time bartender
Status: dating fellow member of Mataytor since '03, has been married once
Pets: cat (Kiya) dog (Gidget)
Hobbies: hiking, camping, photography, painting, cooking, writing, reading, surfing the net
FAVORITES...
Color: Pink
Smell: Jasmine
Flower: Gardenia
Game: Pictionary
Team: San Fransico 49ers
TV Shows: Seinfield, Sex & the City, The Sopranos
Movies: The Big Lebowski, Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail
Actor: Johnny Depp
Actresses: Jessica Lange, Lena Olin
Music: Creed, Tonic, Barry White, Al Green
Music Type: House
Magazine: Movieline
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Crunch, Blueberry Pancakes
Dinner: Rack of lamb
Vegetables: Carrots, Asparagus
Snack Foods: Baked Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips
Candy Bar: Snickers
Dessert: anything Chocolate
Beverages: Coffee, Bordeaux
She's been living in LA for several years. She credits her acting coach (Manu Tupou) for pushing her beyond her own limitations and encouraging her to write & direct. Her biggest accomplishment was a play that she & her best friend wrote, directed and produced, titled "Beautiful Chaos". Additionally, she has had roles in various films & commercials. She grew up a self-described "army brat"; her father served 28 years in the US Army, retiring in 1997. Due to the military way of life, she moved every 3-4 years of her childhood, spending a total of 12 years on various Army bases in Germany.
Manthey describes herself as adventurous, fun loving, spontaneous, honest, and kind. Her favorite event is Burning Man- a festival that takes place every year in the Black Rock desert of Nevada. She says she will go every year for as long as she lives (or until the event no longer takes place). At Burning Man 2000, she & a group of friends from all over CA organized a theme camp and stayed for 12 days. They built their own shelter and brought all the supplies necessary to survive in the harsh environment and extreme weather. Jerri named their temporary residence "Camp Chaos" and adopted the slogan "The Ultimate Order Lies in Chaos," a motto she believes applies directly to her life!