Jill Hennessy
Biography
Jill Hennessy is a Canadian actress born on November 25, 1968, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She has appeared in numerous acting credits, with a total of 66 known credits. Hennessy's early success came in the long-running crime drama series, where she portrayed a character for three seasons. She has also taken on roles in films such as "The Paper" and "I Shot Andy Warhol." In addition to her film work, Hennessy has appeared in television miniseries and her own series, "Crossing Jordan," where she played a determined medical examiner.
Career overview
Jill Hennessy's acting career has spanned multiple mediums, including television and film. She gained early success in the long-running crime drama series, where she portrayed a character for three seasons. Her portrayal showcased her confidence and maturity, setting the stage for her future endeavors.
Hennessy's film credits include roles in "The Paper" and "I Shot Andy Warhol." She also appeared in smaller roles in movies such as "A Smile Like Yours" and "Most Wanted." Her television work extended beyond film, as she took on a role in the miniseries "Nuremberg" before starring in her own series, "Crossing Jordan." In this show, she played a medical examiner seeking justice for the deceased.
Throughout her career, Hennessy has demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a variety of roles in different mediums. Her known credits total sixty-six, showcasing her extensive experience in the acting industry. Born on November 25, 1968, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Hennessy has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress.
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- Hope Valley: 1874 (2026) as Hattie Quinn
- Madame Web (2024) as Beautiful Woman
- Accused (2023) as Lynn Corbett
- The Road to Galena (2022) as Teresa Baird
- Standing Up, Falling Down (2020) as Vanessa
- City on a Hill (2019) as Jenny Rohr
- Crypto (2019) as Robin
- Yellowstone (2018) as Senator Huntington
- Crawford (2018) as Cynthia
- Shots Fired (2017) as Alicia Carr
- Don't Sleep (2017) as Cindy Bradford
- Lost in Time (2017) as Dr. Katherine James
- Bull (2016) as Ellen McCrory
- Madam Secretary (2014) as DIA Agent Jane Fellows
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Jane Fellows
- The Blacklist (2013) as Margot Rochet
- Jo (2013) as Karyn
- If I Had Wings (2013) as Sandy Taylor
- Luck (2012) as Jo
- Dawn Rider (2012) as Alice
- Roadie (2012) as Nikki Stevens
- Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (2012) as Agnes Leacock
- Small Town Murder Songs (2010) as Rita
- The Good Wife (2009) as Rayna Hecht
- Lymelife (2008) as Brenda Bartlett
- Wild Hogs (2007) as Kelly Madsen
- Game of Life (2007) as Brenda
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- The Celebrity Apprentice (2004)
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Las Vegas (2003) as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
- Abby Singer (2003) as Jill Hennessy (uncredited)
- Love in the Time of Money (2002) as Ellen Walker
- Pipe Dream (2002) as Marina Peck
- The Making of Exit Wounds (2002) as Self
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Jordan Cavanaugh
- Crossing Jordan (2001) Director
- Exit Wounds (2001) as Annette Mulcahy
- Chutney Popcorn (2001) as Lisa
- Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot (2001) as Jackie Bouvier Kennedy
- Nuremberg (2000) as Elsie Douglas
- Autumn in New York (2000) as Lynn
- The Acting Class (2000) as Amanda Smythe/Jill/Anonymous
- The Acting Class (2000) Camera Operator
- The Acting Class (2000) Director
- The Acting Class (2000) Screenplay
- Two Ninas (2000) as Mike the Bartender
- Molly (1999) as Susan Brookes
- The Florentine (1999) as Brenda
- Komodo (1999) as Victoria the Shrink
- Row Your Boat (1999) as Patti
- Dead Broke (1998) as Kate
- The View (1997) as Self
- Most Wanted (1997) as Dr. Victoria Constantini
- Kiss & Tell (1997) as Interrogator Angela Pierce
- A Smile Like Yours (1997) as Lindsay Hamilton
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) as Laura
- The Paper (1994) as Deanne White
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Claire Kincaid
- RoboCop 3 (1993) as Dr. Marie Lazarus
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Law & Order (1990) as Claire Kincaid
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Patty
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Scott
- Dead Ringers (1988) as Mimsy
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Spanish Hooker
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Vampire Woman
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Lifeguard / Leah
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Secretary
- Seitenblicke (1987) as self
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Marla
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Elisabeth
- Today (1952) as Self