Famke Janssen
Known for
Dutch actress Famke Janssen, a former model, first became known in the action thriller as the lethal and dangerous Xenia Onatopp in the James Bond film 'GoldenEye'. Born in Amstelveen in 1964, she achieved worldwide fame playing the powerful telepath Jean Grey in the 'X-Men' film saga. Her filmography includes the thriller 'Panic Room' and the action saga 'Taken', in which she plays the ex-wife of Liam Neeson's character. Janssen combines a feline elegance with a physical strength that made her ideal for villains and fantasy heroines alike.
Famke Janssen
58 Movies
11 Series
Dutch actress Famke Janssen, a former model, first became known in the action thriller as the lethal and dangerous Xenia Onatopp in the James Bond film 'GoldenEye'. Born in Amstelveen in 1964, she achieved worldwide fame playing the powerful telepath Jean Grey in the 'X-Men' film saga. Her filmography includes the thriller 'Panic Room' and the action saga 'Taken', in which she plays the ex-wife of Liam Neeson's character. Janssen combines a feline elegance with a physical strength that made her ideal for villains and fantasy heroines alike.
Movies
Plays Jean Grey
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014
Plays Lenore St. John
Taken
2008
Plays Lenore St. John
Taken 3
2014
Plays Xenia Onatopp
GoldenEye
1995
Plays Duchess
Redeeming Love
2022
Plays Miss Elizabeth Burke
The Faculty
1998
Plays Lenore St. John
Taken 2
2012
Plays Muriel
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
2013
Plays Guraad
Knights of the Zodiac
2023
Plays Trillian St. James
Deep Rising
1998
Plays Petra
Rounders
1998
Plays Katherine
Hide and Seek
2005
Plays Hilda Van Der Koy
Boy Kills World
2024
Plays Aggie Conrad
Don't Say a Word
2001
Plays Margaret
The Vault
2021
Plays Katherine Alden
Status Update
2018
Plays Rachel
I Spy
2002
Plays Bonnie
Celebrity
1998
Plays Jayne Hunt
The Poison Rose
2019
Plays Dr. Ellen Taylor
Primal
2019
Plays Evelyn Stockard-Price
House on Haunted Hill
1999
Plays Jean Grey / Phoenix
The Wolverine
2013
Plays Agent Shaughnessy
Dangerous
2021
Plays Katey Ford
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
Plays Katherine Carter
Locked In
2023
Plays Kate Welles
Love & Sex
2000
Plays Leeanne Magruder
The Gingerbread Man
1998
Plays Valerie Kanon
The Postcard Killings
2020
Plays Dorothea Swann
Lord of Illusions
1995
Plays Lee Douglas
Endless
2020
Plays Judy Arnolds
Eulogy
2004
Plays Vanessa
All I Wish
2018
Plays Rachel Montana
City of Industry
1997
Plays Gretchen Reigert
The Ten
2007
Plays Jessica
Made
2001
Plays Ilana Katz
The Show
2017
Plays Marnie Watson
100 Feet
2008
Plays Diane Schuler
A Fighting Man
2014
Plays Sophie
Asher
2018
Plays Kay Adams
Jack of the Red Hearts
2016
Plays Kristin Squires
The Wackness
2008
Plays Nic
Bayou Caviar
2018
Plays Mama
Door Mouse
2023
Plays Kyle Christian
Fathers & Sons
1992
Plays Jennifer Johnson
The Chameleon
2010
Plays Katy
Monument Ave.
1998
Plays Kailey
Turn the River
2008
Plays Lily
Circus
2000
Plays Jean Grey
X-Men
2000
Plays Fiona
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
1998
TV Shows
Plays Olivia Godfrey
Hemlock Grove
2013
Plays Ava Moore
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Eve Rothlo
How to Get Away with Murder
2014
Plays Susan 'Scottie' Hargrave
The Blacklist: Redemption
2017
Producer
Plays Betty Jonkers
Amsterdam Empire
2025
Plays Susan 'Scottie' Hargrave
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Jamie
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Nancy Ryan
When They See Us
2019
Plays Kamala
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Dr. Melinda Barrington
Long Slow Exhale
2022
Plays Jessica Mallory
The Capture
2019
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Boy Kills World
Full Filmography
Amsterdam Empire
Betty Jonkers · 7 episodes
2025
TV
Boy Kills World
Hilda Van Der Koy
2024
Film
Locked In
Katherine Carter
2023
Film
Knights of the Zodiac
Guraad
2023
Film
Door Mouse
Mama
2023
Film
Long Slow Exhale
Dr. Melinda Barrington · 1 episode
2022
TV
Redeeming Love
Duchess
2022
Film
Dangerous
Agent Shaughnessy
2021
Film
The Vault
Margaret
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Famke Janssen and where are they from?
Famke Janssen is 61 years old, born on November 5, 1964 in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
What are the most famous roles of Famke Janssen?
Famke Janssen is best known for roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men, Taken.
How many movies has Famke Janssen been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Famke Janssen has appeared in 58 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Famke Janssen's first movie?
The career of Famke Janssen began with Fathers & Sons (1992).
What is Famke Janssen's most recent movie or series?
Famke Janssen's most recent release is Amsterdam Empire, which premiered on October 30, 2025.
What TV shows has Famke Janssen appeared in?
On television, Famke Janssen has appeared in The Blacklist, Star Trek: The Next Generation, How to Get Away with Murder, When They See Us.
Famke Janssen
1964-11-05 · Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Famke Beumer Janssen (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈfɑmkə ˈbøːmər ˈjɑnsə(n)]; born 5 November 1964) is a Dutch actress and former model. She played Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye (1995), Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series (2000–2014), and Lenore Mills in the Taken film trilogy (2008–2014). In 2008, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity by the United Nations. She made her directorial debut with Bringing Up Bobby in 2011. She is also known for her roles in the Netflix original series Hemlock Grove (2013–2015), FX's Nip/Tuck (2003–2010), and ABC's How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020). Janssen starred in the 2017 NBC crime thriller The Blacklist: Redemption. She starred in the Netflix Dutch crime series Amsterdam Empire (2025). Famke Janssen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.