Famke Janssen Biography

Fast Facts

• Appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity for the United Nations in 2008
• Was named a Water Ambassador for Green Cross International in 2012
• Has served as an advocate for the animal rights organization PETA
• Started out working as a fashion model
• Studied economics at the University of Amsterdam and literature at Columbia University
• Quote: "I'm a firm believer in taking risks in life, because you'll never get anywhere unless you do, and the more risk involved the greater the outcome - or the worse, but you never know so you've got to go for it․"
• Well known for her role as Dr․ Jean Grey/Phoenix in the "X-Men" film franchise