Jane Adams
Known for
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.
Jane Adams
41 Movies
20 Series
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.
Movies
Plays Carrie
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
Plays White-Faced Women
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
Plays Dr. Claire Powell
Poltergeist
2015
Plays Sheila
Little Children
2006
Plays Rochelle
Last Holiday
2006
Plays Nicole
The Brave One
2007
Plays Dr. Megan Eisenberg
Father of the Bride Part II
1995
Plays Tamara
Dog
2022
Plays Mona
Orange County
2002
Plays Joy Jordan
Happiness
1998
Plays Oola
Wonder Boys
2000
Plays April Mitchum
Brigsby Bear
2017
Plays Pamela
Sick
2022
Plays Suzanne Maloney
Vital Signs
1990
Plays Irene Swan
Music from Another Room
1998
Plays Randi Jost
Light Sleeper
1992
Plays Mabel Tell
Restless
2011
Plays Ruth Hale
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
Plays Summer
Always Shine
2016
Plays Eleanor
The Wackness
2008
Plays Woman on Beach
Digging for Fire
2015
Plays Clair Forsyth
The Anniversary Party
2001
Plays Jane
She Dies Tomorrow
2020
Plays Evans
I Love Trouble
1994
Plays Dr. Phyllis Sheeler
Mumford
1999
Plays Ruthie
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
Plays Nettie Bolt
Kansas City
1996
Plays Director
Alexander the Last
2009
Plays Alice
The Sensation of Sight
2006
Plays Nancy Bernstein
Lifelines
2008
Writer
Plays Marie
All the Light in the Sky
2013
Plays Eleanor 'Elna' Penleric
Songcatcher
2001
Plays June
Silver Bullets
2011
Plays June Marshall
Calvin Marshall
2009
Plays Mary Joan
A Texas Funeral
1999
Plays Dr. Bentel
The Lie
2011
Plays Paulene
Year of the Fox
2023
Writer
Plays Sarah
Build the Wall
2020
TV Shows
Plays Tanya Skagle
Hung
2009
Plays Karen Lukens
Relativity
1996
Plays Mel Karnofsky
Frasier
1993
Plays Maggie Murphy
Sneaky Pete
2015
Plays Miriam Keneally
Messiah
2020
Plays Reeva Baines Eidenberg
Citizen Baines
2001
Plays Nina
Hacks
2021
Plays Constance Talbot
Twin Peaks
1990
Plays Sara Scott
Liberty!
1997
Plays Annabelle Jones
Easy
2016
Plays Marty Brodie
Family Ties
1982
Plays JJ
Good American Family
2025
Plays Bonnie
House
2004
Plays Amanda (segment "The Doghouse")
Night Visions
2001
Plays Sylvia Campbell
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Mona Bailey
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Charlotte Rose Cantrell
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Plays Belinda Goff
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Ruth Fraser / Ruth Ferguson
In Plain Sight
2008
Latest Trailers
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Year of the Fox
Full Filmography
Hacks
Nina · 9 episodes
2021–2026
TV
Good American Family
JJ · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Year of the Fox
Paulene
2023
Film
Sick
Pamela
2022
Film
Dog
Tamara
2022
Film
Build the Wall
Sarah
2020
Film
She Dies Tomorrow
Jane
2020
Film
Messiah
Miriam Keneally · 10 episodes
2020–
TV
Easy
Annabelle Jones · 5 episodes
2016–2019
TV
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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 41 movies and 19 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 Good American Family, which premiered on March 19, 2025.
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.
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).