Jessica Newman Frank was born in Los Angeles, California in 1985 to actor/writer Gary Frank and producer Carroll Newman. She is a part of the "The Newman Dynasty and her grandfather is Lionel Newman, composer and former Executive Vice President of 20th Century Fox Music. In May of 2007 Jessica graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Production in the School of Cinematic Arts. She is Executive Director, Digital Marketing at Lions Gate Films since 2008.