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Jane Houdyshell has previously starred on Broadway in King Lear; A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Tony Award nomination); The Humans (Tony Award); Fish in the Dark; Romeo and Juliet; Follies (Tony nomination); The Importance of Being Earnest; Dead Accounts; Bye Bye Birdie; Wicked; and Well (Tony nomination, Theatre World Award). Her Off-Broadway credits include Relevance; The Humans (Obie Award, Drama Desk Award for Best Ensemble); Harrison, TX; Coraline; The Receptionist; The New Century; The Pain and The Itch; Much Ado About Nothing; Well (Obie). She is the recipient of a 2013 Special Drama Desk Award “for her artistry as an exceptionally versatile and distinctive Broadway and Off-Broadway performer.” Her film credits include Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, Lucky Stiff, Everybody’s Fine, Garden State, Trust the Man, and Bounty Hunter. Television: “The Good Fight,” “Quantico,” “American Odyssey,” “Elementary,” “Blue Bloods,” and “Law & Order: SVU.”

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Jane Houdyshell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Earl of Gloucester

[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Mrs. Martini


Jane Houdyshell Movies

Maid in Manhattan
[ 2002 ] Carmen
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Miss Tetley
King of the Corner
[ 2004 ] Louise
Garden State
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Lubin
Trust the Man
[ 2005 ] Sex Addicts Leader
Road
[ 2005 ] Postal Clerk, Gun Shop
The Immaculate Misconception
[ 2006 ] Sister Patricia
Things That Hang from Trees
[ 2006 ] Pam Dupont
Everybody's Fine
[ 2009 ] Alice
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Stage Manager
The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Landlady
Romeo and Juliet
[ 2014 ] Nurse
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Harry's Landlady
Downsizing
[ 2017 ] Paul's Mother
The Chaperone
[ 2018 ] Sister Delores
Little Women
[ 2019 ] Hannah
The Humans
[ 2021 ] Deirdre
Causeway
[ 2022 ] Sharon

Jane Houdyshell TV Shows

Law & Order
Madelyn Roberts, Marge Littleton, Forewoman
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Ruth Linden, Ruth Linden
Only Murders in the Building
Bunny Folger
The Good Fight
Renée, Renée Rampling

Jane Houdyshell News


Meet the Cast of POTUS on Broadway


Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially begins previews tonight, April 14. Meet the cast!

Selina Fillinger's POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Will Open on Broadway This Spring


Broadway’s uproarious new comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world, POTUS begins previews at the Shubert Theatre on Thursday, April 14, 2022, with an official Opening Night of Monday, May 9, 2022, for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 14, 2022.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING is Now Streaming on Hulu


The new murder mystery comedy features appearances by Nathan Lane, Jane Houdyshell, Jane Lynch, and Sting. As Short, Martin, and Gomez record a podcast to document a murder in their apartment building, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another.

Photo Flash: First Look at Glenda Jackson & More in KING LEAR on Broadway!


This season's new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Tony Award winner Glenda Jackson and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, will open tomorrow, April 4, 2019 at the Cort Theatre. The production will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, July 7, 2019.

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule From 6/11-7/8


NBC Shares Primetime Schedule From 6/11-7/8

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 3/26-4/22


NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 3/26-4/22

Aasif Mandvi, Steven Pasquale, Julie White & More Will Perform at the Steinberg Playwright Awards


The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust today announced that Pulitzer-prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and 2017 Tony Award-nominated playwright Lucas Hnath are the recipients of 2017 Steinberg Playwright Awards.

2016 Flashback: A Year's Worth of Advice from Your Favorite Stars


At the end of every 'backstage' interview, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge asks his guest, 'What is the best bit of advice that you've been given, either personally or professionally, that you still live by?'

Photo Coverage: Sutton Foster & Company Celebrate Opening Night of SWEET CHARITY!


The New Group's SWEET CHARITY opened just last night, November 20, at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, where it plays through January 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: The Stars Realign at the Annual Tonys After Party with DKC/O&M


THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from the Beacon Theatre, last night, June 12 on the CBS Television Network. After the ceremony is when the real fun started though, as many of the evening's celebrity guests headed to DKC/O&M's annual post-show party at the Baccarat Hotel. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: The 2016 Tony Nominees Celebrate One Last Time Before Sunday!


The Tony Awards are only days away, and the nominees gathered one final time last night for the Tony Honors Cocktail Party. Check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Roundabout Theatre Company's 50th Anniversary Gala


Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala: 'Spring Gala 2016: Celebrating 50 Years of Extraordinary Theatre' in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria (301 Park Avenue, NYC). The evening was a celebration of Roundabout's 50th Anniversary and recognized the accomplishments of six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald and Roundabout's Chairman of the Board Tom Tuft and present them with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Reasons To Get Excited; Broadway's January/February Openings


The first two months of the year are traditionally a bit slow on Broadway, but we've got four big shows coming in this year.

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens on Broadway Tonight


FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy written by and starring Larry David, is running for an 18-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 7 at the Cort Theatre. Opening night is tonight, March 5. The comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, also stars Rita Wilson, Rosie Perez, Jayne Houdyshell,Ben Shenkman and Lewis J. Stadlen, heading a cast of 18.

WAKE UP with BWW 3/5/2015 - FISH IN THE DARK Opens and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FISH IN THE DARK opens tonight, MULAN comes to Lincoln Center, Hugh Jackman appears on TODAY and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/3/14 - BULL DURHAM in Atlanta, THE LION KING Hits 7,000, Seattle & the Finger Lakes Welcome Stars and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE LION KING marks a milestone, BULL DURHAM begins in Atlanta, A CHORUS LINE starts in Seattle and THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES grace the Finger Lakes, plus lots of stars meet the press today!

Jane Houdyshell, Rosie Perez, Jerry Adler and More to Join Larry David in Broadway's FISH IN THE DARK; Spring Dates Set!


Tickets go on sale today for FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and co-creator of 'Seinfeld.' FISH IN THE DARK, to be directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will mark Larry David's Broadway debut and will feature Jayne Houdyshell, Jake Cannavale, Jonny Orsini, Rosie Perez, and Jerry Adler. The production will begin previews Monday, February 2, and open on Thursday, March 5 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

Photo Coverage: GOOD NEWS! WICKED Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway- Inside the After Party!


Last night was Wicked's big night as the show celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway with a special performance and party. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and below you can check out photos from the after party, which was attended by the current cast as well as a plethora of WICKED alumni.

In the Spotlight Series: The 2013 Drama Desk Winners


The 58th Annual Drama Desk awards were held last night, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street), and below you can check out photos of all the evening's winners in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

Photo Coverage: Meet All the 2012-13 Drama Desk Award Winners!


The 58th Annual Drama Desk took place last night, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Check out photos below straight from the press room of all the night's winners!

Jane Houdyshell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Houdyshell been in?

Jane Houdyshell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Houdyshell been in?

Jane Houdyshell has not appeared in the West End.

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