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Jane Adams
Jane Adams
61 years (Apr 1, 1965)
Washington, D.C., USA
42 Movies
21 TV Shows

Jane Adams

An American character actress admired for her delicate, offbeat work, Jane Adams has been a valued supporting player in independent and studio films alike. Born in Washington, D.C., she won a Tony for the Broadway revival of 'An Inspector Calls' and drew acclaim as the fragile Joy in Todd Solondz's 'Happiness' (1998). She appeared in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004) and 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' (2004), and later co-starred in the series 'Hung' (2009). A distinctive, quietly moving performer, she specializes in vulnerable, eccentric characters.
An American character actress admired for her delicate, offbeat work, Jane Adams has been a valued supporting player in independent and studio films alike. Born in Washington, D.C., she won a Tony for the Broadway revival of 'An Inspector Calls' and drew acclaim as the fragile Joy in Todd Solondz's 'Happiness' (1998). She appeared in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004) and 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' (2004), and later co-starred in the series 'Hung' (2009). A distinctive, quietly moving performer, she specializes in vulnerable, eccentric characters.
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Nina · 9 episodes
★ 7.5
2021–2026
TV
CIA
Annie Gossage · 1 episode
★ 8.4
2026
TV
Good American Family
JJ · 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2025
TV
Year of the Fox
Paulene
★ 6.3
2023
Film
Sick
Pamela
★ 6.1
2022
Film
Dog
Tamara
★ 7.3
2022
Film
Messiah
Miriam Keneally · 10 episodes
★ 7.3
2020
TV
Build the Wall
Sarah
★ 3.2
2020
Film
She Dies Tomorrow
Jane
★ 5.1
2020
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jane Adams and where are they from?
Jane Adams is 61 years old, born on April 1, 1965 in Washington, D.C., USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jane Adams?
Jane Adams is best known for roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, You've Got Mail.
How many movies has Jane Adams been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Jane Adams has appeared in 42 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Jane Adams's first movie?
The career of Jane Adams began with Bombs Away (1985).
What is Jane Adams's most recent movie or series?
Jane Adams's most recent release is CIA, which premiered on February 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Jane Adams appeared in?
On television, Jane Adams has appeared in House, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Twin Peaks, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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Jane Adams
Jane Adams
1965-04-01 · Washington, D.C., USA

Jane Adams is an American actress. She made her Broadway debut in the original production of I Hate Hamlet in 1991, and won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 1994 revival of An Inspector Calls. Her film roles include Happiness (1998), Wonder Boys (2000), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), and Little Children (2006). She also had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom Frasier (1999–2000), and was nominated for the 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for the HBO series Hung (2009–11).

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