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Jane Adams, actor
Actor

Jane Adams: Movies & Box Office

films
34
on screen
1945–2025
box office
$123M
average score
66
Born
April 1, 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
Unknown
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film Actor, Television Actor, Theatre Actor, Camogie Player
Years active
1985-present
Spouses
None
Known for

The Best Jane Adams Movies

The highest-rated films Jane Adams is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Brigsby Bear (2017) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Jane Adams's Career in Numbers

Jane Adams's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jane Adams works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from House of Dracula (1945) to Year of the Fox (2025), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Jane Adams Movies by Decade

  1. 1940s 9
  2. 1990s 8
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 3
  5. 2020s 6

The 1940s were Jane Adams's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Jane Adams Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • Action 3
  • Comedy 3
  • Crime 3
  • Romance 2
  • Horror 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Music 1

Drama is the genre Jane Adams has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of action (3).

Jane Adams Career Milestones

First film
House of Dracula 1945
Biggest box office hit
Dog $84.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
Brigsby Bear Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Year of the Fox 2025
34 credits

Jane Adams Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jane Adams is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jane Adams Movies as an Actor

30
  1. 2025 Year of the Fox (2025) movie poster Year of the Fox as Paulene · Drama
  2. 2023 Year of the Fox (2023) movie poster Year of the Fox as Paulene · Drama
  3. 2023 Sick (2023) movie poster Sick as Pamela · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 53
  4. 2022 Dog (2022) movie poster Dog Action Movie Echo Score: 68
  5. 2020 Build the Wall (2020) movie poster Build the Wall as Sarah · Comedy
  6. 2020 She Dies Tomorrow (2020) movie poster She Dies Tomorrow as Jane · Drama Movie Echo Score: 63
  7. 2018 Intervene (2018) movie poster Intervene as Gwendolyn · Drama
  8. 2017 Brigsby Bear (2017) movie poster Brigsby Bear Drama Movie Echo Score: 80
  9. 2017 Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) movie poster Twin Peaks: The Return as Constance Talbot · Crime
  10. 2009 Calvin Marshall (2009) movie poster Calvin Marshall as June Marshall · Drama
  11. 2009 Alexander the Last (2009) movie poster Alexander the Last as Director · Drama
  12. 2006 The Sensation of Sight (2006) movie poster The Sensation of Sight as Alice · Drama
  13. 2005 Stone Cold (2005) movie poster Stone Cold as Brianna Lincoln · Tv movie
  14. 1999 A Fish in the Bathtub (1999) movie poster A Fish in the Bathtub Comedy
  15. 1999 A Texas Funeral (1999) movie poster A Texas Funeral as Mary Joan · Drama
  16. 1998 Happiness (1998) movie poster Happiness Drama
  17. 1998 Music from Another Room (1998) movie poster Music from Another Room as Irene Swan · Drama
  18. 1997 Liberty! (1997) movie poster Liberty! as Sara Scott · Documentary
  19. 1994 I Love Trouble (1994) movie poster I Love Trouble as Evans · Comedy
  20. 1992 Light Sleeper (1992) movie poster Light Sleeper Drama
  21. 1990 Vital Signs (1990) movie poster Vital Signs as Suzanne Maloney · Romance
  22. 1949 Master Minds (1949) movie poster Master Minds as Nancy Marlowe · Horror
  23. 1949 Batman and Robin (1949) movie poster Batman and Robin as Vicki Vale · Action
  24. 1948 He Walked by Night (1948) movie poster He Walked by Night as Nurse Scanion (uncredited) · Crime
  25. 1946 The Brute Man (1946) movie poster The Brute Man as Helen Paige · Crime
  26. 1946 Night in Paradise (1946) movie poster Night in Paradise as Lotus · Drama
  27. 1946 Lost City of the Jungle (1946) movie poster Lost City of the Jungle as Marjorie Elmore · Action
  28. 1945 House of Dracula (1945) movie poster House of Dracula as Nina · Horror
  29. 1945 Lady on a Train (1945) movie poster Lady on a Train as Circus Club Photographer · Romance
  30. 1945 Salome, Where She Danced (1945) movie poster Salome, Where She Danced as Salome Girl · Music
Biography

Who Is Jane Adams?

Jane Adams was born in Unknown in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1945, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jane Adams, born on 1st April 1965, is a multifaceted American actress recognized in film, television, and theatre. She has sustained an impressive and diverse career spanning several decades, commencing in the mid-1980s. Known for her distinctive flair, Adams' work showcases immense talent and versatility, often portraying complex and challenging roles. Making her mark on both the big and small screens, she has performed in various genres, from dramatic pieces to comedies, showcasing her range and adaptability.

Her significant contributions extend to the theatre as well, where she excelled and even bagged a Tony Award. Despite her success in TV and film, she has always maintained a strong connection with the stage, regularly returning to perform. It's this seamless transition between mediums that truly sets Adams apart in the entertainment industry. Apart from her acting credentials, it's worth noting her brief foray into the Northern Irish centre field in 1997.

Works with

Who Jane Adams Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jane Adams shares the most films with. Jake Weber comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Balthazar Getty (3).

FAQ

Jane Adams: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jane Adams has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jane Adams been in?

Jane Adams is credited on 34 films, from 1945 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jane Adams's highest-grossing movie?

Dog (2022) is Jane Adams's biggest box office hit, with $84.6M worldwide, ahead of I Love Trouble (1994) ($30.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Jane Adams's movies have made $123M.

Jane Adams's biggest hits

What is the best Jane Adams movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jane Adams's best-rated film is Brigsby Bear (2017) with a score of 80, followed by Dog (2022) (68).

Best Jane Adams movies, ranked

How old is Jane Adams?

Jane Adams is 61 years old, born on April 1, 1965 in Unknown.

What is Jane Adams's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jane Adams's filmography is Year of the Fox (2025), in the role of Paulene.

Who does Jane Adams work with most often?

Jane Adams shares the most films with Jake Weber (3 films), Balthazar Getty (3 films) and Lon Chaney Jr. (3 films).

The Best Jane Adams Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.

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