Jayne Brook
Biography
Jayne Brook is an American actress born on September 16, 1960, in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. She is known for her work in the television industry, with a career spanning multiple roles. Brook's notable television appearances include series regular roles on Chicago Hope and The District. She also had a recurring role in the series Star Trek: Discovery, playing the part of Starfleet Vice Admiral Katrina Cornwell, from 2017 to 2019. Brook's acting credits include 41 known roles, and she is also known by the alias Jane Anderson.
Career overview
Jayne Brook is an American actress known for her work in television. She is best recognized for her roles in the medical drama Chicago Hope and the series The District. Brook played the character of Dr. Diane Grad in Chicago Hope for five of the show's six seasons. She also portrayed Mary Ann Mitchell in The District from 2000 to 2002.
In addition to her work in Chicago Hope and The District, Brook has appeared in other television series. She had a recurring role as Starfleet Vice Admiral Katrina Cornwell in the series Star Trek: Discovery, which aired between 2017 and 2019. Brook's acting credits span multiple television shows, with a total of 41 known credits.
Throughout her acting career, Brook has demonstrated her versatility in a range of roles. Her work in Chicago Hope and The District showcases her ability to portray complex characters in dramatic settings. Her recurring role in Star Trek: Discovery further highlights her range and adaptability as an actress.
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- Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Admiral Katrina Cornwell
- The Sweet Life (2017) as Katherine
- Revenge (2011) as Loretta Deaton
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Senator Valerie Bloomfield
- Look at Me Again (2010) as Tina
- Castle (2009) as Claudia Peterson
- Eli Stone (2008) as Rebecca Green
- Private Practice (2007) as Dr. Meg Porter
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Bertha Wandell
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Gwen Graber
- Boston Legal (2004) as Rachel Lewiston
- The Robinsons: Lost in Space (2004) as Maureen Robinson
- Searching for David's Heart (2004) as Claire Deeton, Darcy's mother
- NCIS (2003) as Lyndi Crawshaw
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Mia Eckhart
- Without a Trace (2002) as Anne Atkins
- Everwood (2002) as Mrs. Rogers
- John Doe (2002) as Jamie Avery
- Imagine That (2002) as Wendy Miller
- The District (2000) as Mary Ann Mitchell
- My Mother the Spy (2000) as Alison Shaeffer
- Sports Night (1998) as Abby Jacobs
- Into My Heart (1998) as Kat
- Mind Games (1998) as Hannah Berrick
- Gattaca (1997) as Marie Freeman
- Early Edition (1996) as Dr. Diane Grad
- Last Dance (1996) as Jill
- Ed (1996) as Lydia
- A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story (1996) as Jane Jansen
- Bye Bye Love (1995) as Claire
- The Four Diamonds (1995) as Irma Millard / Hermit of the Lagoon
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Diane Grad
- Clean Slate (1994) as Paula
- In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness (1994) as Kathy
- Sirens (1993) as Sarah Berkezchuk
- Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992) as Karen
- Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) as Carolyn
- Kindergarten Cop (1990) as Zach's Mother
- WIOU (1990) as Ann Hudson
- The Endless Game (1989)
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Teacher - JFK High School