Jill Hennessy
Acting
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.
Born: November 25, 1968
Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Known For
Filmography
as Beautiful Woman
as Lynn Corbett
as Teresa Baird
as Vanessa
as Jenny Rohr
as Robin
as Senator Huntington
as Cynthia
as Cindy Bradford
as Alicia Carr
as Dr. Katherine James
as Ellen McCrory
as DIA Agent Jane Fellows
as Jane Fellows
as Sandy Taylor
as Margot Rochet
as Karyn
as Alice
as Jo
as Nikki Stevens
as Rita
as Rayna Hecht
as Brenda Bartlett
as Brenda
as Kelly Madsen
as Jill Hennessy (uncredited)
as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh
as Self
as Ellen Walker
as Marina Peck
as Self
as Jordan Cavanaugh
as Annette Mulcahy
as Jackie Bouvier Kennedy
as Lisa
as Mike the Bartender
as Lynn
as Elsie Douglas
as Amanda Smythe/Jill/Anonymous
as Susan Brookes
as Victoria the Shrink
as Brenda
as Patti
as Kate
as Interrogator Angela Pierce
as Dr. Victoria Constantini
as Lindsay Hamilton
as Self
as Self
as Laura
as Deanne White
as Self - Guest
as Claire Kincaid
as Dr. Marie Lazarus
as Claire Kincaid
as Patty
as Scott
as Mimsy
as Spanish Hooker
as Vampire Woman
as Lifeguard / Leah
as Secretary
as Marla
as Elisabeth
as Self