Jane Adams Height
5ft 4 ½ (163.8 cm)
Jane Adams is an American actress and screenwriter, renowned for her versatile performances across film, television, and theater. Born on April 1, 1965, in Washington, D.C., she pursued her passion for acting at the University of Washington, Cornish College of the Arts, and later at the Juilliard School, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1989.
Adams made her Broadway debut in 1991 and won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in the 1994 revival of An Inspector Calls. She has since built a distinguished career with notable film roles in Happiness (1998), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), and Little Children (2006), as well as television appearances in Frasier (1999–2000), Hung (2009–2011), and Hacks (2021–present).
In 2023, Adams portrayed Nikki Katz in HBO’s The Idol, a role that garnered critical acclaim and led to her second Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. She continues to be celebrated for her compelling portrayals of complex, independent characters.
Beyond her acting career, Adams is known for her candid perspectives on the entertainment industry, advocating for creative freedom and the importance of diverse narratives.
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