Jamie Janek

Career overview

Jamie Janek is an actress and writer whose entertainment career spans multiple projects across film and television. Her acting credits include appearances in Go Back to China, Binky, My Trip Back to the Dark Side, 30 Nights, The Misanthrope, The Babymoon, Delivered, and Christmas Down Under. Additional film and television credits noted in her portfolio include Confessional Tea: A Political Comedy from 2018, as well as Sounds Like Murder and FlavorBringer, both released in 2020.

Before pursuing her path in entertainment, Janek initially aspired to become a supermodel. After being told by her sister that she was too short for the runway, she shifted her focus and explored other avenues within the entertainment industry, beginning with dancing.

Alongside her on-screen work, Janek has performed sketch and stand-up comedy on stages in Los Angeles, including venues such as the Comedy Store and the Upright Citizens Brigade. Her performance style and character portrayals encompass personas such as the strange girl next door, the young mother seeking friendship, and the nervous office employee who always has a crush on someone. Based in Minneapolis, her professional reach extends to New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.