Famke Janssen

Birth Name:

Famke Beumer Janssen

Birth Place:

Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Profession

Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Has served as an advocate for the animal rights organization PETA
Appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity for the United Nations in 2008
Was named a Water Ambassador for Green Cross International in 2012
Studied economics at the University of Amsterdam and literature at Columbia University
Started out working as a fashion model
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

1996MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actress - Horror:Nominated
2000Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actress - Science Fiction:Nominated
2006Scream Award - Best Superhero:Nominated
2006Scream Award - Sexiest Superhero:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Liplock:Nominated
2007Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2007Special PrizeWinner
2007Special Recognition - Best Actress:Winner
2016Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress:Nominated

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