Jane Adams (actress, born 1965)
Jane Adams (born 1965) is an American actress and screenwriter. Known for her work in independent cinema, her acting credits include Light Sleeper (1992), Happiness (1998), Mumford (1999), Songcatcher (2000), The Anniversary Party (2001), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Little Children (2006), All the Light in the Sky (2012), and She Dies Tomorrow (2020).
Jane Adams | |
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| Born | April 1, 1965 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | University of Washington, Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
On television, she appeared in the recurring role of Dr. Mel Karnofsky on the NBC sitcom Frasier (1999–2000) and co-starred as Nikki Katz on HBO's drama series The Idol (2023). For her roles as Tanya Skagl on HBO's Hung (2009–2011), and Nina Daniels on Hacks (2021–2022) she received nominations for the Golden Globe Award, and two consecutive Primetime Emmy Award respectively.
Adams made her Broadway debut in the original production of Paul Rudnick's I Hate Hamlet in 1991, and won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Sheila Birling in the revival of J.B. Priestly's An Inspector Calls (1994).