Jane Krakowski

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Biography

Tony-winning actress and trained singer Jane Krakowski gracefully made the transition from child actor to accomplished Broadway performer to television star all before the age of 35. Following her film debut in the classic comedy "National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983), Krakowski's subsequent screen outings were sporadic at best, often in inferior material. After several years of honing her skills on the Broadway stage - which included …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

October 11, 1968

Career Milestones

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

2009

Cast as Corma Limbs in the feature adaptation of "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant"

2008

Cast in the Encores! production of "Damn Yankee" directed by John Rando at City Center

2006

Plays a cast member of a fictional late night sketch show on the NBC sitcom, "30 Rock"

2005

Cast in the dark comedy "Pretty Persuasion" opposite Evan Rachel Wood and Ron Livingston; screened at Sundance

2004

Cast opposite Jude Law in "Alfie" a remake of the 1966 film which starred Michael Caine

2003

Won a Tony starring in the Broadway revival of "Nine"

2002

Cast in the comedy "Marci X" alongside Lisa Kudrow and Damon Wayans

2000

Portrayed Mabel Normand in a concert staging of "Mack and Mabel"

2000

Cast as Betty Rubble in "The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas"

1999

Had featured role in Doug Liman's "Go"

1997

Breakthrough role as office assistant Elaine Vassal on the FOX series "Ally McBeal"

1996

Starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the Broadway revival of "Once Upon a Matress"

1995

Played the ditzy flight attendant April in the Broadway revival of "Company"

1993

Appeared in the CBS miniseries "Queen"

1991

Co-starred with Liza Minnelli in "Stepping Out"

1989

Cast in the Broadway musical "Grand Hotel" as the typist and would-be-film-star Flaemmchen; earned a Tony nomination

1987

Made Broadway debut as Dinah the Dining Car in the musical "Starlight Express"; stayed with the show for its entire run

1984

First major television role, as Theresa Rebecca (T.R.) Kendall on the soap opera "Search for Tomorrow" (NBC)

1983

Debut film role, as Cousin Vicki in "National Lampoon's Vacation"

Auditioned for a role in Tommy Tune's "Nine"; was not cast

1977

Cast in an industrial fashion show at age eight

1972

At age three, began taking dance lessons

Raised in Parsippany, New Jersey

Awards

2012

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2011

Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES in 30 Rock

2011

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2011

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2010

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2010

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2009

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2003

Tony Award for Actress (Featured Role--Musical)

2001

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Ally McBeal

2000

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Ally McBeal

1999

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Ally McBeal

1998

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Ally McBeal

1998

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Ally McBeal

1986

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Ingenue In a Daytime Drama Series in Search For Tomorrow