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Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy is known for Madame Web (2024), Wild Hogs (2007), RoboCop 3 (1993).

Biography

Jill Hennessy's confidence and maturity propelled her to early success in the long-running crime drama series "Law & Order." She portrayed Assistant District Attorney Claire Kincaid for three seasons. Despite her nomadic childhood, Hennessy refused to limit her creative endeavours. She took on roles in films like "The Paper" and "I Shot Andy Warhol." After leaving "Law & Order," she appeared in smaller roles in movies such as "A Smile Like Yours" and "Most Wanted." Hennessy returned to television in the miniseries "Nuremberg" before starring in her own series, "Crossing Jordan." In this show, she played a determined medical examiner seeking justice for the deceased. Following the conclusion of "Crossing Jordan," Hennessy continued to take on film roles, including in movies like "Wild Hogs" and "Lymelife." Currently, she can be seen in Showtime's "City on a Hill" and has appeared in other series such as "Shots Fired," "Crawford," and the pilot episode of "Yellowstone."

Jill, a singer/songwriter, wrote all the songs on her first album "Ghost In My Head" and also performed on the Lilith Tour with Sarah McLachlan, The Indigo Girls, and the Dixie Chicks. She was even featured on The Indigo Girls' live album "Staring Down The Brilliant Dream". Jill went on to write all the songs on her second album "I Do" and is currently working on her third album. Although not widely known, Jill's talent and charm have enabled her to pursue both practical and personal projects.

Questions about Jill Hennessy

How many Jill Hennessy films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 36 films with Jill Hennessy, from 1988 to 2024.

What is the best rated Jill Hennessy film?

The best rated Jill Hennessy film in the catalogue is Dead Ringers (1988), rated 7.1.

What was the first Jill Hennessy film?

The first Jill Hennessy film in the catalogue is Dead Ringers, from 1988.

Who has Jill Hennessy worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Jill Hennessy shares the most credits with Emma Roberts (2 films), Marisa Tomei (2 films) and Martha Plimpton (2 films).

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AWARDS 1 Wins 0 Nominations

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Trivia

Also works as
street artist · singer · film director · singer-songwriter · musician
Studied at
Grand River Collegiate Institute
Spouse
Paolo Mastropietro
Siblings
Jacqueline Hennessy

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Full filmography

36 films — 36 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

26 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast