Jessica Hecht
Actress
61 years (Jun 28, 1965)Princeton, New Jersey, USA
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
Actress
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.
40 Movies
Plays Patty Patterson
Primetime
2026
Plays Eliot
The Forgotten
2004
Plays Amy
Dan in Real Life
2007
Plays Victoria
Sideways
2004
Plays Lila Vogel
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
2019
Plays Boy's Mother
Stay
2005
Plays Helena
Whatever Works
2009
Plays Sylvia
The Home
2025
Plays Sue
Fair Game
2010
Plays Lisa
Eleanor the Great
2025
Plays Jessica Hecht
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012
Plays Emma Goldman
J. Edgar
2011
Plays Jill
Anesthesia
2016
Plays Sandy Griffith
The Sitter
2011
Plays Man's Wife
The Grey Zone
2001
Plays May
My Soul to Take
2010
Plays Hospital Co-Worker
Saving Face
2004
Plays Principal Trudie Slocum
The English Teacher
2013
Plays Liz Kittredge James
Northern Borders
2015
Plays Edie
Quid Pro Quo
2008
Plays Lynn
Helena from the Wedding
2010
Plays Marlena
Floating Carousel
2025
Plays Susan Bunch
No Friends
2025
Plays Natalie
Anarchy TV
1998
Plays Susan
Banana Split
2018
Plays Ticket Woman
Kicking and Screaming
1995
Plays Stacey
The Winning Season
2009
Plays Sue Parris
The Sisterhood of Night
2015
Plays Mirela
The Sunlit Night
2020
Plays Sandra Bennett
Starting Out in the Evening
2007
Plays Carol
Jump
1999
Plays Architect's Receptionist
Seven Girlfriends
2000
Plays Mrs. Bearmush
The Arm
2012
Plays Ellen Hazard
Write When You Get Work
2018
42 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 Jake's Mother (voice)
Tokyo Vice
2022
Plays Amy Gurley
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
2022
Plays Beth Bridges
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Donna Kenwood
Bored to Death
2009
Plays Nancy Erika Smith
The Loudest Voice
2019
Plays Lindsay
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Stephanie Lowenstein
ER
1994
Plays Michelle Pantsil
Succession
2018
Plays Rebecca Ellis
3 lbs
2006
Plays Professor
Little America
2020
Plays Rose Krell
Century City
2004
Plays Rob's Mom
High Fidelity
2020
Plays Abby
Early Edition
1996
Plays Agent Johnson
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Plays Amanda
Party of Five
1994
Plays Judy Bennette
Medium
2005
Plays Sister Mary Catherine
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Beatrice Brown
Eleventh Hour
2008
Plays Miriam Johnson
Law & Order
1990
Plays Susan Abbott
Younger
2015
Plays Patricia Ennis
Elementary
2012
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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 40 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 Primetime, which premiered on September 23, 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.