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Jane Adams

Birth Place: Washington, D.C.

Latest News on Jane Adams:
HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max (May 30, 2024)

HACKS to Return to Max This Spring (Jan 4, 2024)

THE IDOL Will Conclude on Sunday (Jun 26, 2023)

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actress - Play

Jane Adams, An Inspector Calls


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Jane Adams , An Inspector Calls

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Jane Adams, I Hate Hamlet


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Debut Performance

Jane Adams, I Hate Hamlet

News


HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max

Max has renewed the multi-Emmy® Award-winning comedy series HACKS for a fourth season. The series’ first two seasons received many accolades including awards from Golden Globes, AFI, Peabody, Critics Choice, DGA, SAG®, WGA and GLAAD. Season three premiered to critical acclaim on May 2 and the season finale is now streaming on Max.
HACKS to Return to Max This Spring

Max's hit comedy series Hacks is returning this Spring. The series follows the evolving dynamic between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder).
THE IDOL Will Conclude on Sunday

While the series was originally given a seven episode order, 'creative changes' and the departure of director Amy Seimetz led to the shorter season. The series is co-created by Sam Levinson (Euphoria), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp.
Video: HBO Drops THE IDOL Series Trailer

HBO has unveiled the video trailer for the HBO Original drama series THE IDOL. The series premiered at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22. The series is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp.
The Weeknd's THE IDOL Series to Premiere on HBO in June

The cast includes Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, Troye Sivan. Also starring Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son, and Hank Azaria. THE IDOL is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”).
HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations

HBO/HBO Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 20th time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy® nominations of any network/platform in a single year. This bests HBO’s previous record of 137 nominations in 2019.
Andrew Garfield, Jodie Comer, Steve Martin & More Earn 2022 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!

Check out the complete list of Emmy nominations, which include Andrew Garfield, Steve Martin, Jodie Comer, Tony Awards Presents: Broadways Back!, Annie LIVE!, Jane Lynch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalom, Mare Winningham, Laurie Metcalf, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and more!
HBO Max Renews HACKS For A Third Season

HACKS stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, who were all nominated for Emmys® for the first season. Cast members Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo also star.
VIDEO: Watch Laurie Metcalf & More in HACKS Season Two Trailer

Jean Smart, Emmy, SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards winner for her performance in season one of the series, will return along with Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams. Laurie Metclafe, Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, and Angela E. Gibbs will also appear.
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for DOG Starring Channing Tatum

DOG is a buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. The film also stars Jane Adams, Kevin Nash, Q’orianka Kilcher, Ethan Suplee, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Nicole LaLiberté, Luke Forbes, and Ronnie Gene Blevins.
Tim Realbuto Makes Cinema History in Upcoming BOBCAT MORETTI

In order to successfully complete the film, Mr. Realbuto had to lose over 100 pounds while filming as stated in his contract. After losing 154 pounds, he broke the world record for most weight lost for a movie role in cinema history. The record was most recently held by Christian Bale, who reportedly lost 63 pounds for 2004’s ‘The Machinist.’
HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!

This morning, Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ron Cephas Jones announced the 2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations, which included 12 nominations for the Disney Plus recording of Hamilton in addition to nomination for Broadway veterans like Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Julie Andrews, the Lopezes and so many more.
Calvin Alexander Ramsey Photo Exhibition Announced at June Kelly Gallery

Seeing In Tempo, intriguing perspectives of landscape by playwright, book author, and photographer Calvin Ramsey will be exhibited in his first U. S. showing with the June Kelly Gallery, 166 Mercer Street. Opening on Thursday, July 1, the work will remain on view through July 30, 2021.
VIDEO: Watch the First Preview for MESSIAH on Netflix

When CIA officer Eva Geller (Michelle Monaghan) uncovers information about a man (Mehdi Dehbi) gaining international attention through acts of public disruption, she begins an investigation into his origins. As he continues to cultivate followers who allege he's performing miracles, the global media become increasingly beguiled by this charismatic figure. Geller must race to unravel the mystery of whether he really is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist capable of dismantling the world's geopolitical order. As the story unfolds, multiple perspectives are interwoven including that of an Israeli intelligence officer (Tomer Sisley), a Texas preacher (John Ortiz) and his daughter (Stefania LaVie Owen), a Palestinian refugee (Sayyid El Alami) and the journalist (Jane Adams) who covers the story. The series also stars Melinda Page Hamilton, Wil Traval, Fares Landoulsi, Dermot Mulroney and Beau Bridges.
A Celebration Of E. Katherine Kerr Announced At Playwrights Horizons

Friends, colleagues, and students of the highly regarded and much loved actor, teacher, writer, and director E. Katherine Kerr will gather on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Playwrights Horizons Peter Jay Sharp Theater to celebrate her life.
VIDEO: Watch the Final Season Trailer for EASY on Netflix

Creator Joe Swanberg's “Easy” returns for a third and final season on May 10, only on Netflix. This season of the anthology series consists of nine episodes and will feature some new faces as well as many returning fan favorite characters, all of whom are navigating the modern maze of love, sex, technology, and culture in Chicago.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Final Season of EASY on Netflix

Creator Joe Swanberg's “Easy,” returns for a third and final season on May 10, only on Netflix. This season of the anthology series consists of nine episodes and will feature some new faces as well as many returning fan favorite characters, all of whom are navigating the modern maze of love, sex, technology, and culture in Chicago.
Netflix's EASY Has Been Renewed for Third and Final Season

According to Netflix's 'See What's Next' Twitter, EASY has been renewed for a third and final season. See the tweet below!
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Concludes 40th Anniversary Season With UNBREAKABLE

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus(SFGMC)-under the leadership of Dr. Tim Seelig, Artistic Director andChristopher Verdugo, Executive Director-concludes Season 40: Unstoppablewith UNBREAKABLE, a groundbreaking world premiere work by Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa (I Am Harvey Milk, The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party), on Friday, June 22 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 23 (2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.) at San Francisco's Nourse Theater (275 Hayes Street).
VIDEO: First Look - Season 2 of SNEAKY PETE Returns to Amazon Prime Today

Amazon Prime Video today announced its original dramatic series SNEAKY PETE will return for its second season today, March 9.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Adams been in?

Jane Adams has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Adams been in?

Jane Adams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jane Adams been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for An Inspector Calls, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for An Inspector Calls, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Hate Hamlet and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Hate Hamlet .

What awards has Jane Adams won?

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for An Inspector Calls, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for An Inspector Calls, and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Hate Hamlet.

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