Jane Krakowski
Biography
Jane Krakowski is an American actress and singer born on October 11, 1968, in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. She is known for her work in television and theater. Krakowski has appeared in numerous projects, with 97 known credits to her name. She is a female actor who has performed in various roles throughout her career. Krakowski's work has been recognized in multiple award ceremonies, including the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she won awards for her performances. She has also won a Tony Award and an Olivier Award for her stage performances in Nine and Guys and Dolls, respectively.
Career overview
Jane Krakowski is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She has appeared in numerous projects throughout her career, with a total of 97 known credits. Krakowski's acting career spans various genres, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Krakowski's notable roles include Elaine Vassal on Ally McBeal and Jenna Maroney on 30 Rock. Her performances in these roles have earned her recognition within the industry. She has also made a name for herself in the theater world, performing in stage productions such as Nine and Guys and Dolls in London's West End.
Krakowski's work has been recognized with awards, including Screen Actors Guild Awards for her performances in Ally McBeal and 30 Rock. Additionally, she has received a Tony Award for her performance in Nine and an Olivier Award for her work in Guys and Dolls. These accolades demonstrate Krakowski's talent and dedication to her craft, solidifying her position as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
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- The Man with the Bag (2026)
- The 2025 FOX Fall Preview (2025) as Self
- Elsbeth (2024) as Joann
- Brilliant Minds (2024) as Arianna Burnett
- Your Christmas or Mine 2 (2023) as Diane
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Schmigadoon! (2021) as Bobby Flanagan
- Schmigadoon! (2021) as Countess Gabriele Von Blerkom
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Host
- My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021) as Queen Haven (voice)
- Ziwe (2021) as Mom
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- The Willoughbys (2020) as The Mother (voice)
- AJ and the Queen (2020) as Beth Barnes Beagle
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020) as Jacqueline White
- Dishmantled (2020) as Self - Judge
- 30 Rock: A One-Time Special (2020) as Jenna Maroney
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Music: A Live Singing Contest (That's Live) (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- Dickinson (2019) as Mrs. Dickinson
- Henchmen (2018) as Jane (voice)
- Party Monster: Scratching the Surface (2018) as Jacqueline White
- Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017) as Aunt Willow
- At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017) as Jane Krakowski
- A Christmas Story Live! (2017) as Miss Shields
- She Loves Me: Behind the Curtain (2017) as Self
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- She Loves Me (2016) as Ilona
- Mildred and the Dying Parlor (2016) as Tutti
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Younger (2015) as Annabelle Bancroft
- Pixels (2015) as First Lady Jane Cooper
- Difficult People (2015) as Lizzie McCormick
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Jacqueline Voorhees / White
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Spokesperson
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Honey Sugarman (voice)
- Big Stone Gap (2014) as Sweet Sue Tinsley
- Adult Beginners (2014) as Miss Jenn
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation (2011) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Donna Duncan
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) as Corma Limbs
- Open Season 2 (2008) as Giselle (Voice)
- The Rocker (2008) as Carol
- Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) as Miss May Dooley
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) as Claire's Mom
- 30 Rock (2006) as Jenna Maroney
- Open Season (2006) as Giselle (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Charlotte (voice)
- Pretty Persuasion (2005) as Emily Klein
- Mom at Sixteen (2005) as Donna Cooper
- Alfie (2004) as Dorie
- A Christmas Carol (2004) as Ghost of Christmas Past / Streetlamp Lighter
- When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003) as Heather
- Marci X (2003) as Lauren Farb
- Everwood (2002) as Dr. Gretchen Trott
- Ice Age (2002) as Female Sloth (voice)
- Hack (2002) as Mrs. Smith
- Just a Walk in the Park (2002) as Rachel Morgan
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Veronica
- The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) as Betty O'Shale
- CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery (2000) as CatDog's Mother / Pussycat Catfield (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Emma Spevak
- Rocket Power (1999)
- Snoops (1999) as Jane Krakowski
- Go (1999) as Irene
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues (1999) as Dale Winter
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- CatDog (1998) as CatDog's Mother (voice)
- Dance with Me (1998) as Patricia Black
- The View (1997) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Elaine Vassal
- Christmas In Rockefeller Center (1997)
- Hudson River Blues (1997)
- Early Edition (1996) as Dr. Amy Handelman
- Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) as Christine
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Due South (1994) as Katherine Burns
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Alex Haley's Queen (1993) as Jane
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Dale Winter
- Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall (1992) as Self
- Stepping Out (1991) as Lynne
- Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules (1991) as Melba
- The Simpsons (1989) as Zhenya (voice)
- When We Were Young (1989) as Linda Rosen
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- Fatal Attraction (1987) as Christine
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) as Cousin Vicki
- No Big Deal (1983) as Margaret
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Search for Tomorrow (1951) as T. R. Kendall