Jane Adams is a renowned American actress, whose illustrious career has spanned multiple decades, with a significant presence on both the stage and screen.
Her Broadway debut was a memorable one, as she took to the boards in the original production of I Hate Hamlet in 1991, marking the beginning of a long and storied relationship with the Great White Way.
Years later, in 1994, Adams would revisit the stage, this time in a revival of An Inspector Calls, for which she would go on to win the coveted Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
In addition to her stage work, Adams has also made a lasting impact on the world of film, with a diverse range of roles that have showcased her remarkable versatility as an actress. These include Happiness, released in 1998, followed by Wonder Boys in 2000, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in 2004, and Little Children in 2006.
Television has also been a significant part of Adams' career, with a recurring role on the popular NBC sitcom Frasier, which she held from 1999 to 2000. More recently, she has been recognized for her work on the HBO series Hung, for which she was nominated for the 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television.