Tune in tonight for the premiere of the animated series “Allen Gregory,” which tells the story of one of the most pretentious 7-year-olds of our time, on FOX. On the cartoon, the role of Julie De Longpre is played by Joy Osmanski. Here’s more on her character.
Allen Gregory’s 11-year-old adopted sister from Cambodia. She absolutely despises Allen Gregory, if not both of her fathers and life in general. To say she’s “not the favorite child” is putting it nicely. At school she has her two best friends, Beth and Val, but they aren’t exactly high on the social structure. So she isn’t looking forward to Allen Gregory coming and rubbing his perfectness in her face day in and day out. But Julie is surprised/elated by the discovery that her brother isn’t accepted by the other kids. She realizes that maybe he can take the “loser” spotlight, and her life at school could be somewhat tolerable. She will make it her life mission to keep him there.
The series premiere on at 8:30/7:30c tonight on FOX.
Joy Osmanski as Julie De Longpre in Allen Gregory
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More about Joy Osmanski
Joy Osmanski was flown halfway around the world as a baby to meet her adoptive parents. Growing up in Olympia, WA, she loved writing plays but never thought about being in them.
After graduating from Principia College in three years with a degree in Creative Writing and Studio Art, Osmanski began a career as a graphic designer. After spending a year in Boston, she relocated to San Francisco, where she auditioned for a local production of “Our Town” and was cast in the lead role.
Osmanski received her M.F.A. from the University of California at San Diego, one of the top three actor-training programs in the country. Her professional theater experience includes “The Matchmaker,” “Major Barbara,” “Red Ladder,” “Be Aggressive,” “Lily Plants a Garden,” “The Unbearable Truth” and “Romeo and Juliet.”
After relocating to Los Angeles, Osmanski has worked steadily in theater, television and film, booking commercials as well as lead roles in small independent films. She also puts her English degree to good use by tutoring students for the ISEE and the SAT.