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Jane Krakowski Biography

Birth Name:Jane Krajkowski

Birth Place:Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received the 2016 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her work in "She Loves Me․"
Received a courage, inspiration and legend award from the Point Foundation in 2010
Her parents were involved in their local theater scene and would take her along with them when she was a child, sparking her interest in acting
Quote: "I've never felt anything so exciting as when this unanimous gasp came from the audience․ That's why I love doing live theater more than anything: You get an immediate reaction, whether it's good or bad․"
Quote: "I saw every Broadway show as a kid․ Basically, I would sit there in the audience and go, 'I wish I could do that one day․' The fact that I even get in Broadway shows is, to me, still amazing․"
Often portrays flirtatous, narcissistic character
On the flight to her audition for her character in "Ally McBeal," she was coincidentally seated next to Calista Flockhart, an old friend who was on her way to audition for the lead role in the same series
Learned to skate for her part in the Broadway musical, "Starlight Express․"
Was an original cast member of the 2002 Broadway show "Funny Girl․"

Awards

1986Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series: nominated
1987Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2009INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2013INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Dorian Award-TV Musical Performance of the Year: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: winner
2016INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2021CCA Super Award-Best Villain in a Movie: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Reality Host: nominated
2023Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated