Jeffrey Kennedy was born in South Bend, Indiana, under the shadow of the Notre Dame Golden Dome. Raised in Indianapolis, Kennedy was encouraged into a variety of activities including music, theater, language, and athletics by his mother Janet, and his father, Machiel. A standout 3 sport athlete at Carmel High School, Kennedy went on to play college hockey at Arizona State University, while earning his BS degree in Purchasing and Logistics Management. After being cut from pro ice hockey in 1999, Jeff returned to finish his education at the University of Miami (Florida). Graduating two years later, with his MBA in Investment Finance, and a new found desire to get back in touch with his artistic roots, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, writing, and producing. Show less «