Jane Krakowski, born on October eleventh, nineteen sixty-eight, is a celebrated American actress and singer known for her dynamic performances across television, film, and stage. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Jenna Maroney in the NBC satirical comedy series 30 Rock, which aired from two thousand six to two thousand thirteen and returned in two thousand twenty. Her portrayal earned her four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
In addition to her iconic role in 30 Rock, Krakowski has made significant contributions to television with memorable performances as Elaine Vassal in the Fox legal comedy-drama Ally McBeal from nineteen ninety-seven to two thousand two, and as Jacqueline White in the Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt from two thousand fifteen to two thousand twenty, for which she received another Primetime Emmy nomination.
A trained singer, Krakowski's talents extend to the stage, where she began her career at the young age of eighteen in the Broadway production of Starlight Express in nineteen eighty-seven. Her stage work has garnered critical acclaim, including a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in the revival of Nine in two thousand three. She has also received nominations for her roles in Grand Hotel in nineteen eighty-nine and She Loves Me in two thousand sixteen.
Her accolades include the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in the West End revival of Guys and Dolls in two thousand five, along with a nomination for her performance in Here We Are, set to debut in two thousand twenty-five. Krakowski's film career features notable roles such as Cousin Vicki Johnson in National Lampoon’s Vacation in nineteen eighty-three and Betty Rubble in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas in two thousand.