Jennifer Birchfield-Eick - Revision history

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	== Connection to ''Battlestar Galactica'' ==		== Connection to ''Battlestar Galactica'' ==

	In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to ~~DVD commentary by [[Ronald D. Moore]]~~, [[David Eick~~]], and [[Michael Rymer~~]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed. After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.		In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to her husband, [[David Eick]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed.<ref group="Book">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=78}}</ref> After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.

			Birchfield-Eick also played a crucial, albeit indirect, role in the casting of [[Kara Thrace]]. When David Eick was struggling to cast the part, he was playing [[Katee Sackhoff]]'s audition tape at home. Birchfield-Eick happened to walk by, glanced at the screen, and said to her husband, "What's wrong with you? She's right there!" Her comment convinced Eick to cast Sackhoff in the iconic role.<ref group="Book">{{Cite book\|author=David Bassom\|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]\|year=2005\|publisher=Titan Books\|isbn=1845760972\|page=23}}</ref>

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	=== External Sources ===		=== External Sources ===

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	~~=== Commentary and Interviews ===~~
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	Birchfield-Eick produced the ABC series "Bob Patterson" and developed pilots including "The Whitey Show" for MTV and "Let Bob Do It" for Nick at Nite.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web\|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/\|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films\|publisher=LinkedIn\|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> She created a television and film production company headed by Jason Alexander, where she scouted talent and developed various projects for comedy and drama series, TV movies, and feature films.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web\|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/\|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films\|publisher=LinkedIn\|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref>		Birchfield-Eick produced the ABC series "Bob Patterson" and developed pilots including "The Whitey Show" for MTV and "Let Bob Do It" for Nick at Nite.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web\|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/\|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films\|publisher=LinkedIn\|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> She created a television and film production company headed by Jason Alexander, where she scouted talent and developed various projects for comedy and drama series, TV movies, and feature films.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web\|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/\|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films\|publisher=LinkedIn\|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref>

	== Connection to Battlestar Galactica ==		== Connection to ''Battlestar Galactica'' ==

	In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to DVD commentary by [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[Michael Rymer]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed. After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.		In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to DVD commentary by [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[Michael Rymer]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed. After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.

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	In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to DVD commentary by [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[Michael Rymer]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed. After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.		In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to DVD commentary by [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[Michael Rymer]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed. After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.

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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

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'''Jennifer Birchfield-Eick''' (born November 10, 1966) is an American television and film producer who is married to ''Battlestar Galactica'' executive producer [[David Eick]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_jennifer_birchfield">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083316/|title=Jennifer Birchfield-Eick|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> She appeared uncredited in the [[Miniseries]] as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar, before the role was cast with actress [[Kate Vernon]].

== Career ==

Birchfield-Eick has established herself as a prominent producer in both television and film industries.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> She is known for her work as an executive producer on the MGM action-comedy franchise ''[[w:Agent Cody Banks|Agent Cody Banks]]'' (2003) and its sequel ''[[w:Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London|Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London]]'' (2004), both starring Frankie Muniz.<ref group="external" name="imdb_agent_cody_banks">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313911/fullcredits/|title=Agent Cody Banks (2003) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref><ref group="external" name="imdb_agent_cody_banks_2">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358349/fullcredits/|title=Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref>

Her production credits also include work on ''[[w:Hard Target|Hard Target]]'' (1993) starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.<ref group="external" name="imdb_hard_target">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083316/|title=Jennifer Birchfield-Eick|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> Throughout her career, she has developed and sold projects to major networks and studios including ABC, CBS, CW, Fox Broadcasting Company, MTV, Nick at Nite, Showtime, Mandalay, MGM, Sony, and Walt Disney.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref>

=== Television Work ===

Birchfield-Eick produced the ABC series "Bob Patterson" and developed pilots including "The Whitey Show" for MTV and "Let Bob Do It" for Nick at Nite.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> She created a television and film production company headed by Jason Alexander, where she scouted talent and developed various projects for comedy and drama series, TV movies, and feature films.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-birchfield-eick-50b0b727/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick - Producer, Television & Feature Films|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref>

== Connection to Battlestar Galactica ==

In the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], Birchfield-Eick appeared uncredited as [[Ellen Tigh]] in a photograph that her character's husband [[Saul Tigh]] burns with his cigar during the opening scenes. According to DVD commentary by [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]], and [[Michael Rymer]], she was used in this photo because the role of Ellen Tigh had not yet been cast when the scene was filmed. After actress [[Kate Vernon]] was cast as Ellen Tigh, the scene was recreated for the episode "[[Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down]]," where Vernon's likeness replaced Birchfield-Eick's in the photograph for the retconned flashback sequence.

== Personal Life ==

Birchfield-Eick is married to ''Battlestar Galactica'' executive producer [[David Eick]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_david_eick">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251594/|title=David Eick|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref> The couple has three sons: Alexander, David, and Jackson, who attended Curtis School and Campbell Hall before continuing their education at Carnegie Mellon University, University of California, Berkeley, and Brown University.<ref group="external" name="hilton_hyland_bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.hiltonhyland.com/associates/jenny-birchfield-eick/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick|publisher=Hilton & Hyland|date=October 15, 2024|accessdate=August 21, 2025|archive=Y}}</ref>

Currently residing in Encino, California, Birchfield-Eick is actively involved in community service. She is a certified graduate of the Community Police Academy and serves on the Encino Neighborhood Council's Outreach Committee, the West Valley Community Police Advisory Board, and participates in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. She also serves as a Neighborhood Crime Watch Captain in her community.<ref group="external" name="hilton_hyland_bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.hiltonhyland.com/associates/jenny-birchfield-eick/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick|publisher=Hilton & Hyland|date=October 15, 2024|accessdate=August 21, 2025|archive=Y}}</ref>

In addition to her entertainment industry work, Birchfield-Eick has transitioned into luxury real estate, currently working as an agent with the David Kramer Group at COMPASS, specializing in properties along the Mulholland corridor and Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley.<ref group="external" name="david_kramer_group">{{cite web|url=https://www.davidkramer.com/agents/jenny-birchfield-eick/|title=Jenny Birchfield-Eick|publisher=David Kramer Group|date=February 6, 2025|accessdate=August 21, 2025}}</ref>

== References ==

=== External Sources ===
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=== Commentary and Interviews ===
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