Jessica Hecht
Jessica Hecht is an American actress born in Princeton, New Jersey, widely recognized as Susan Bunch, Ross's ex-wife, on 'Friends', and later for her poignant turn as Walter White's former colleague Gretchen Schwartz in 'Breaking Bad'. Her extensive stage career runs parallel to television work including 'The Boys', 'Marvel's Jessica Jones' and 'Blindspot'. She earned further acclaim playing anarchist Emma Goldman in Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar'. A veteran of both prestige television and Broadway, she remains one of American entertainment's most dependable supporting players.
Jessica Hecht
38 Movies
42 Series
Jessica Hecht is an American actress born in Princeton, New Jersey, widely recognized as Susan Bunch, Ross's ex-wife, on 'Friends', and later for her poignant turn as Walter White's former colleague Gretchen Schwartz in 'Breaking Bad'. Her extensive stage career runs parallel to television work including 'The Boys', 'Marvel's Jessica Jones' and 'Blindspot'. She earned further acclaim playing anarchist Emma Goldman in Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar'. A veteran of both prestige television and Broadway, she remains one of American entertainment's most dependable supporting players.
Movies
Plays Sylvia
The Home
2025
Plays Lila Vogel
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
2019
Plays Sue
Fair Game
2010
Plays Boy's Mother
Stay
2005
Plays Sandy Griffith
The Sitter
2011
Plays Eliot
The Forgotten
2004
Plays Victoria
Sideways
2004
Plays Amy
Dan in Real Life
2007
Plays Emma Goldman
J. Edgar
2011
Plays Helena
Whatever Works
2009
Plays Man's wife
The Grey Zone
2001
Plays Man's Wife
The Grey Zone
2001
Plays Principal Trudie Slocum
The English Teacher
2013
Plays Lisa
Eleanor the Great
2025
Plays Jessica Hecht
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012
Plays Hospital Co-Worker
Saving Face
2004
Plays Marlena
Floating Carousel
2025
Plays Jill
Anesthesia
2016
Plays May
My Soul to Take
2010
Plays Susan
Banana Split
2018
Plays Ticket Woman
Kicking and Screaming
1995
Plays Edie
Quid Pro Quo
2008
Plays Liz Kittredge James
Northern Borders
2015
Plays Natalie
Anarchy TV
1998
Plays Mirela
The Sunlit Night
2020
Plays Stacey
The Winning Season
2009
Plays Lynn
Helena from the Wedding
2010
Plays Sue Parris
The Sisterhood of Night
2015
Plays Architect's Receptionist
Seven Girlfriends
2000
Plays Sandra Bennett
Starting Out in the Evening
2007
Plays Mrs. Bearmush
The Arm
2012
Plays Ellen Hazard
Write When You Get Work
2018
Plays Carol
Jump
1999
TV Shows
Plays Janeane Percy-Parker
The Single Guy
1995
Plays Sonya Barzel
The Sinner
2017
Plays Betsy Morgan
What About Joan?
2001
Plays Susan Bunch
Friends
1994
Plays Rebecca Horowitz
Red Oaks
2014
Plays Polly
American Classic
2026
Plays Gretchen Schwartz
Breaking Bad
2008
Plays Carol
The Boys
2019
Plays Aunt Lavinia
Dickinson
2019
Plays Beth Bridges
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Amy Gurley
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
2022
Plays Lindsay
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Stephanie Lowenstein
ER
1994
Plays Jake's Mother
Tokyo Vice
2022
Plays Michelle Pantsil
Succession
2018
Plays Nancy Erika Smith
The Loudest Voice
2019
Plays Donna Kenwood
Bored to Death
2009
Plays Abby
Early Edition
1996
Plays Agent Johnson
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Plays Rebecca Ellis
3 lbs
2006
Plays Amanda
Party of Five
1994
Plays Judy Bennette
Medium
2005
Plays Sister Mary Catherine
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Rose Krell
Century City
2004
Plays Beatrice Brown
Eleventh Hour
2008
Plays Miriam Johnson
Law & Order
1990
Plays Susan Abbott
Younger
2015
Plays Patricia Ennis
Elementary
2012
Plays Rob's Mom
High Fidelity
2020
Plays Miriam Rubins
Manhattan
2014
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Eleanor the Great
Full Filmography
American Classic
Polly · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Floating Carousel
Marlena
2025
Film
Eleanor the Great
Lisa
2025
Film
The Home
Sylvia
2025
Film
Dead Serious
Debbie
2025
Film
Gunfighter Paradise
The Mother
2024
Film
Tokyo Vice
Jake's Mother (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Amy Gurley · 3 episodes
2022–
TV
Harvey
Veta Louise Simmons
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jessica Hecht and where are they from?
Jessica Hecht is 61 years old, born on June 28, 1965 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jessica Hecht?
Jessica Hecht is best known for roles in J. Edgar, Sideways, Whatever Works.
How many movies has Jessica Hecht been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Jessica Hecht has appeared in 38 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was Jessica Hecht's first movie?
The career of Jessica Hecht began with Joe's Rotten World (1995).
What is Jessica Hecht's most recent movie or series?
Jessica Hecht's most recent release is American Classic, which premiered on March 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Jessica Hecht appeared in?
On television, Jessica Hecht has appeared in Breaking Bad, The Boys, Friends, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Jessica Hecht
1965-06-28 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Jessica Hecht is an American stage and screen actress and singer, best known for her recurring roles as Susan Bunch on the television show "Friends" and Gretchen Schwartz on "Breaking Bad". She holds an BA in Drama from the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.