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Jill Hennessy

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She is such a fan of the folk duo Indigo Girls that a poster of the act hangs in the kitchen set of her character in Crossing Jordan. See more trivia »

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Jillian Noel Hennessy
in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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2013 Jo (TV series)
Karyn
– The Catacombes (2013) … Karyn
– The Opera (2013) … Karyn
– Le Marais (2013) … Karyn
– Place Vendôme (2013) … Karyn
– Invalides (2013) … Karyn
See all 8 episodes »
 
2012 Dawn Rider
Alice Gordon
 
2011-2012 Luck (TV series)
Jo
– Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head (2012) … Jo
– Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own (2012) … Jo
– Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm (2012) … Jo
– Ace Pitches a Deal (2012) … Jo
– Ace Forces Escalante to Swap Jockeys (2012) … Jo
See all 10 episodes »
 
2012 Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (TV movie)
Agnes Leacock
 
2011 Roadie
Nikki
 
2010 Small Town Murder Songs
Rita
 
2008 Lymelife
Brenda Bartlett
 
2001-2007 Crossing Jordan (TV series)
Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– Crash (2007) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– D.O.A. (2007) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– Dead Again (2007) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– In Sickness & in Health (2007) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– Post Hoc... (2007) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
See all 117 episodes »
 
2007/II Game of Life
Brenda
 
2007 Wild Hogs
Kelly Madsen
 
2004-2006 Las Vegas (TV series)
Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– History of Violins (2006) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– Double Down, Triple Threat (2005) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
– Two of a Kind (2004) … Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
 
2002 Pipe Dream
Marina Peck
 
2002 Love in the Time of Money
Ellen Walker
 
2001 Exit Wounds
Annette Mulcahy
 
2001 Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot (TV movie)
Jackie Kennedy
 
2000 Autumn in New York
Lynn McCale
 
2000 Nuremberg (TV mini-series)
Elsie Douglas
 
2000 The Acting Class
Amanda Smythe/Jill/Anonymous
 
1999 Komodo
Victoria
 
1999 Molly
Susan Brookes
 
1999 Chutney Popcorn
Lisa
 
1999 Two Ninas
Mike the Bartender
 
1999 Row Your Boat
Patti
 
1999 The Florentine
Brenda
 
1998 Dead Broke
Kate
 
1998 Weekend Getaway (short)
Lily
 
1997 Most Wanted
Dr. Victoria Constantini
 
1997 A Smile Like Yours
Lindsay Hamilton
 
1993-1996 Law & Order (TV series)
A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
– Aftershock (1996) … A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
– Homesick (1996) … A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
– Pro Se (1996) … A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
– Girlfriends (1996) … A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
– Slave (1996) … A.D.A. Claire Kincaid
See all 68 episodes »
 
1996 Homicide: Life on the Street (TV series)
Claire Kincaid
– For God and Country (1996) … Claire Kincaid
 
1996 I Shot Andy Warhol
Laura
 
1996 Kiss & Tell
Interrogator Angela Pierce
 
1994 The Paper
Deanne White
 
1993 Trip nach Tunis
Kathryn Darby
 
1993 RoboCop 3
Dr. Marie Lazarus
 
1992 Flying Blind (TV series)
Lauren Benjamin
– Crazy for You... and You (1992) … Lauren Benjamin
 
1990 Counterstrike (TV series)
Lex
– The Dealbreaker (1990) … Lex
 
1988-1990 War of the Worlds (TV series)
Patty / Scott
– Max (1990) … Scott
– Goliath Is My Name (1988) … Patty
 
1989-1990 Friday the 13th (TV series)
Lifeguard / Secretary / Spanish Hooker / …
– Jack-in-the-Box (1990) … Lifeguard
– Year of the Monkey (1990) … Secretary
– Night Prey (1989) … Vampire Woman
– Wedding in Black (1989) … Spanish Hooker (as Jillian Hennessy)
 
1990 C.B.C.'s Magic Hour (TV series)
Hooker
– The Prom (1990) … Hooker
 
1989 The Hitchhiker (TV series)
Elisabeth / Marla
– Pawns (1989) … Elisabeth
– Striptease (1989) … Marla
 
1988 Dead Ringers
Escort Twin (as Jillian Hennessy)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2013 Jo (TV series)
– Pigalle (2013) (music: "Ghost in my Head" / lyrics: "Ghost in my Head")
 
2001-2003 Crossing Jordan (TV series)
– Cruel & Unusual (2003) (performer: "It's All Over Now Baby Blue" - uncredited)
– As If by Fate (2002) (performer: "Innocent When You Dream" - uncredited)
– Blue Christmas (2001) (performer: "2000 Miles" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2007 Crossing Jordan (TV series)
– Post Hoc... (2007)
 
2000 The Acting Class (co-director)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2000 The Acting Class (executive producer, producer)
 
Show ShowProduction Designer (1 title)
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
2000 The Acting Class (camera operator)
 
Show ShowSelf (32 titles)
2012 Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf (TV series)
Herself
– Song and Dance (2012) … Herself
 
2011-2012 The Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.98 (2012) … Herself
– Episode #7.71 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 Canadian Country Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 Sundance Skippy (documentary)
Herself
 
2009 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Herself
– Jarod Miller's Baby Animals (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.26 (2009) … Herself
 
2004-2007 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 March 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 March 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2007 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.13 (2007) … Herself
 
1997-2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 January 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 January 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 September 2004 (2004) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 October 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
2004-2007 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 12 January 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 December 2004 (2004) … Herself - Guest Host
 
2006 The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Presenter: Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
 
2005 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 October 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 March 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 October 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 January 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 Inside Dish with Rachael Ray (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 December 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 The Apprentice (TV series)
Herself
– Decision Time (2004) … Herself
 
2004 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.18 (2004) … Herself
 
2003 Abby Singer
Herself
 
2003 The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2002 VH1 Big in 2002 Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV special)
Herself
 
2001-2002 MADtv (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.7 (2002) … Herself
– Episode #7.10 (2001) … Herself
 
2002 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Jill Hennessy (2002) … Herself
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1995-2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #10.147 (2002) … Herself
– Episode #9.174 (2001) … Herself
– Episode #3.349 (1995) … Herself
 
2002 Seitenblicke (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 April 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 March 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2001 75th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
2001 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Making 'Exit Wounds' (2001) … Herself
 
1996 The Best of Ed's Night Party (video)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(April 2012) TV commercial for Zaxby's restaurants. See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Alternate Names:

Jillian Hennessy

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

When you're an actor working in the theater, you would never say anything to the writer, never alter the dialogue, never dream to ask for changes. See more »

Trivia:

She is such a fan of the folk duo Indigo Girls that a poster of the act hangs in the kitchen set of her character in Crossing Jordan. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius