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Jill Eikenberry

Birth Place: New Haven, CT, USA

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BIO

Jill Eikenberry is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Ann Kelsey on NBC's long-running hit series "LA Law", which earned her four Emmy nominations, two Golden Globe nominations and a Golden Globe Award.



Jill has starred on Broadway in Moonchildren, All Over Town, Summer Brave, Watch on the Rhine and Onward Victoria. She won an Obie award for her off-Broadway performances in Life Under Water and Lemon Sky. Jill's most recent New York appearances have been in Enter Laughing, the Musical, The Kid, for which she received a Drama Desk Nomination, Jericho, Be A Good Little Widow, and Evening at the Talk House by Wallace Shawn. Last summer Jill appeared in her husband, Michael Tucker's new play Fern Hill at the New Jersey Repertory Company, and the play will be coming to 59 E 59th next September.

Her feature films include Butch and Sundance: The Early Days, Rich Kids, Hide in Plain Sight, Arthur, The Manhattan Project, Something Borrowed and most recently Young Adult in which she played the mother of Charlize Theron.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
59 East 59 Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway American Premiere, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2010
Dan's Mother

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival [Return Engagement], 2009
Mother

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2008
Emma Kolowitz

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Miss Fischer

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Victoria Woodhull

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Cristina Malcolm

[Broadway]
1980
Marthe de Brancovis

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Kate Quin

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Debbie Wastba [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1975
Madge Owens

[Broadway]
1974
Sybil Morris

[Off-Broadway]
1973
Mrs. Diddly/ Dr. Olving/ Performing Choir

[Broadway]
1972
Kathy


Movies

Between the Lines
[ 1977 ] Lynn
An Unmarried Woman
[ 1978 ] Claire
Rush It
[ 1978 ] Merrill
Rich Kids
[ 1979 ] Juilliard Student
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
[ 1979 ] Mary
Hide in Plain Sight
[ 1980 ] Alisa Hacklin
Arthur
[ 1981 ] Susan Johnson
The Manhattan Project
[ 1986 ] Elizabeth Stephens
Manna from Heaven
[ 2002 ] Dottie
Suburban Girl
[ 2007 ] Marlene Eisenberg
The Happiest Day of His Life
[ 2007 ] Penny Somerset
Something Borrowed
[ 2011 ] Bridget Thaler
Young Adult
[ 2011 ] Hedda Gary
Keep in Touch
[ 2015 ] Barbara
Humor Me
[ 2017 ] Jill Eikenberry
In Reality
[ 2018 ] Aunt Doreen

TV Shows

L.A. Law
Ann Kelsey

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jill Eikenberry, The Kid


winner
Obie Awards - 1986 - Performance

Jill Eikenberry, Lemon Sky


winner
Obie Awards - 1986 - Performance

Jill EikenberryLife Under Water

News


SUMMER CABARET SERIES Comes To The Sieminski Theater This August

The very best in Broadway, jazz and rock in three very unique cabaret-style shows will debut this August in Somerset County at the Sieminski Theater. 
Review: THE TWO HANDER at NJ Rep-A Psychotherapy Story Excellently Performed

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting the world premiere of 'The Two Hander' adroitly written by Julia Blauvelt.  The play is superbly directed by the Company’s Artistic Director, SuzAnne Barabas and features the abundant acting talents of Jill Eikenberry and Ella Dershowitz. 
World Premiere of Julia Blauvelt's TWO HANDER to Open This Weekend at NJ REP

New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Ella Dershowitz & Jill Eikenberry to Star in TWO HANDER World Premiere at NJRep

New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Come Out for Premiere of Songs From Upcoming RIDING SHOTGUN Film Project

Those who sang along and applauded wildly included Carolee Carmello, Ryan Eggold, Annie Golden, Stephen Lang, Marjorie Lipari, Ingrid Michaelson, Janet Montgomery, Grant Shaud, Dale Soules, Michael Tucker & Jill Eikenberry, Carmel Dean, Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel. Check out the photos now!
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Summer Gala 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts held its Summer Gala on Saturday, July 8, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor with Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Julie Andrews, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of SUMMER, 1976

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976, opened last night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Photos: Cynthia Nixon, Jill Eikenberry, and Michael Tucker visit KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Kimberly Akimbo was recently visited by Cynthia Nixon, Jill Eikenberry, and Michael Tucker. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment when the stars met the show's cast backstage. Check out photos here!
Hollywood Beauty Awards Hosts 7th Annual Awards Show

The 7th annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by CEO Michele Elyzabeth, took place on Saturday, March 19 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. The HBAs honor the architects of beauty, recognizing talent in hair, makeup, photography and styling for film, TV, music, the red carpet and editorial. 
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Capital Productions HELLO, DOLLY! Leads Best Musical!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Capital Productions' HELLO, DOLLY! Leads Best Musical

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
New Normal Rep to Present F.I.R.E. by Julia Blauvelt

NNR - New Normal Rep. will conclude its inaugural season with the world premiere of F.I.R.E. by Julia Blauvelt. Streaming on demand September 30 through October 20.
The Gracie Theatre At Husson University Announces Its Tenth Season

The Gracie Theatre at Husson University will welcome patrons back with a spectacular line-up of performers for its tenth season. This season's offerings include something for everyone.
Final Week to Stream New Normal Rep's LINES IN THE DUST

NNR - New Normal Rep is continuing its inaugural season with Lines in the Dust, by Pulitzer Prize-nominated and Obie Award-winning playwright Nikkole Salter (In the Continuum, Carnaval).  Streaming on demand now through August 8.
LINES IN THE DUST Starring Jeffrey Bean, Melissa Joyner & Lisa Rosetta Strum to be Presented by New Normal Rep

NNR - New Normal Rep will continue its inaugural season with Lines in the Dust,by Pulitzer Prize-nominated and Obie Award-winning playwright Nikkole Salter (In the Continuum, Carnaval), streaming  on demand July 8 through August 8.
Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega and More to Star in TWO SISTERS AND A PIANO for New Normal Rep

New Normal Rep is continuing with its inaugural season presenting Two Sisters and a Piano, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony-nominated playwright Nilo Cruz (Anna in the Tropics). Streaming  on demand April 21 - May 23.
Jill Eikenberry to Star in Virtual Production of JERICHO Directed by Marsha Mason

New Normal Rep is launching this week with its inaugural  production: Jericho by Jack Canfora. Directed byfour-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two) and featuring Golden Globe and Obie Award winner, and Emmy nominee Jill Eikenberry (Uncommon Women and Others, 'LA Law'). Jericho will be streamed March 4 - April 4. 
New Streaming Theater Company New Normal Rep Announced, Featuring Inaugural Four Play Season

New Normal Rep, a new streaming theater company dedicated to producing reflective and inclusive plays, has announced its inaugural four play season featuring works by playwrights Julia Blauvelt (Airline Disaster, Youthful Journeys of the World), Jack Canfora (Fellow Travelers, Jericho, and Poetic License), and more.
VIDEO: Watch the Best of the Vote-A-Thon (Part 2) on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Best of the Vote-A-Thon. Seth and James review the excitement from last Tuesday's show.
VIDEO: Watch the Best of the Vote-A-Thon on Stars in the House

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Best of the Vote-A-Thon.  Seth and James review the excitement from Tuesday's show.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jill Eikenberry been in?

Jill Eikenberry has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jill Eikenberry been in?

Jill Eikenberry has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jill Eikenberry been nominated for?

Jill Eikenberry has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Kid; Performance at the Obie Awards for Lemon Sky; and Performance at the Obie Awards for Life Under Water.

What awards has Jill Eikenberry won?

Jill Eikenberry has won two Obie Awards for Performance: one for Lemon Sky and another for Life Under Water.

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