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Jane Adams Biography
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Became interested in acting while performing in a 7th-grade stage production of Pinocchio
- Studied political science in college before focusing on acting
- Early in stage career, worked as a preschool teacher at Tompkins Hall Nursery School in New York City while waiting to land parts in plays
- Made Broadway debut as Dierdre McDavey in Paul Rudnick's I Hate Hamlet
- She earned an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Debut Performance, a Theatre World Award and a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress (Play) for the role
Awards
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 2000Sundance Film Festival-Special Jury Prize for Outstanding Ensemble Performance (Dramatic): winner
Relationships
- William -- Father
- Janice -- Mother