Jane Krakowski is best known for playing Jenna Maroney on 30 Rock, Elaine Vassal on Ally McBeal, and Jacqueline White on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Films
- The WilloughbysMother (voice)2020
- The PostMeg Greenfield2017
- The Family FangSuzanne Crosby2015
- Big MiraclePatty2012
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelIvy2009
- Kit Kittredge: An American GirlMiss May Dooley2008
- GoIrene1999
- Mrs. WinterbourneChristine1996
TV shows
- Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtJacqueline White2015–2020
- 30 RockJenna Maroney2006–2013
- Ally McBealElaine Vassal1997–2002
- The SimpsonsDr. Zweig (voice)2018
- Modern FamilyDr. Donna Duncan2017
- CatastropheChloe2015
- As the World TurnsRebecca ‘Becky’ Lewis1989–1990
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About Jane Krakowski
Jane Krakowski is an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her distinctive comic timing and versatile performances across television, film, and stage. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s with a recurring role on Ally McBeal, and later achieved widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the narcissistic actress Jenna Maroney on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.
FAQs
What is Jane Krakowski’s most famous role?
She is best known for playing Jenna Maroney on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2006–2013), a role that earned her multiple Emmy nominations.
Has Jane Krakowski won any major awards?
She won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in the 2003 revival of Nine, and has received several Emmy nominations for her television work.
What was Jane Krakowski’s first major TV role?
Her first major television role was as Rebecca ‘Becky’ Lewis on the soap opera As the World Turns from 1989 to 1990.
Did Jane Krakowski appear in any Broadway productions?
Yes, she has appeared in several Broadway shows, including Nine (2003, Tony Award), She Loves Me (2016, Tony nomination), and Grand Hotel (1989).
Is Jane Krakowski related to any other famous actors?
No, she is not known to be related to other actors. Her father was a chemical engineer and her mother was a theatre professor.
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