Actress
Famke Janssen
- Born: 5 November 1964, Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Estimated net worth: $20 million
Famke Janssen is a Dutch actress and former model known for her roles in action and thriller films. She gained fame for her performances in 'X-Men' as Jean Grey and 'Taken' as Lenore. Janssen is recognized for her captivating voice and strong screen presence…
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About Famke Janssen
Famke Janssen is a Dutch actress and former model known for her roles in action and thriller films. She gained fame for her performances in 'X-Men' as Jean Grey and 'Taken' as Lenore. Janssen is recognized for her captivating voice and strong screen presence, often portraying complex characters with depth and intensity throughout her career.
- Born
- 5 November 1964, Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- Spouses
- Kenny G (1996-2000)
- Children
- 0
- Parents
- Marianne Janssen, Hendrik Janssen
- Estimated net worth
- $20 million
Fun facts about Famke Janssen
- Famke Janssen has a black belt in karate and has trained in martial arts for many of her action roles.
- Before her acting career, she worked as a successful model in Europe and the United States.
Famous Famke Janssen quotes
“I am not a monster.”
“I want my daughter back.”
“You should not be afraid of the dark.”
Famke Janssen filmography
Cast (100)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amsterdam Empire TV | Betty Jonkers | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Lubach TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Boy Kills World Movie | Hilda Van Der Koy | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Locked In Movie | Katherine Carter | 5.2 |
| 2023 | The Super Models TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Knights of the Zodiac Movie | Guraad | 6.3 |
| 2023 | Door Mouse Movie | Mama | 5.8 |
| 2022 | Long Slow Exhale TV | Dr. Melinda Barrington | 5.2 |
| 2022 | Redeeming Love Movie | Duchess | 7.8 |
| 2021 | Dangerous Movie | Agent Shaughnessy | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Vault Movie | Margaret | 6.8 |
| 2020 | Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens Movie | Sally | |
| 2020 | Endless Movie | Lee Douglas | 6.6 |
| 2020 | The Postcard Killings Movie | Valerie Kanon | 6.3 |
| 2019 | Primal Movie | Dr. Ellen Taylor | 5.6 |
| 2019 | The Capture TV | Jessica Mallory | 7.6 |
| 2019 | When They See Us TV | Nancy Ryan | 8.2 |
| 2019 | The Poison Rose Movie | Jayne Hunt | 4.7 |
| 2018 | Asher Movie | Sophie | 5.8 |
| 2018 | Bayou Caviar Movie | Nic | 4.6 |
| 2018 | Status Update Movie | Katherine Alden | 7.3 |
| 2018 | All I Wish Movie | Vanessa | 5.5 |
| 2017 | Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 2017 | The Show Movie | Ilana Katz | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Once Upon a Time in Venice Movie | Katey Ford | 5.2 |
| 2017 | The Blacklist: Redemption TV | Susan 'Scottie' Hargrave | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Jack of the Red Hearts Movie | Kay Adams | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Unity Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Taken 3 Movie | Lenore St. John | 6.3 |
| 2014 | How to Get Away with Murder TV | Eve Rothlo | 7.8 |
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past Movie | Jean Grey | 7.5 |
| 2014 | A Fighting Man Movie | Diane Schuler | 5.5 |
| 2013 | The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2013 | The Blacklist TV | Susan 'Scottie' Hargrave | 7.6 |
| 2013 | The Wolverine Movie | Jean Grey / Phoenix | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Hemlock Grove TV | Olivia Godfrey | 7.1 |
| 2013 | Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Movie | Muriel | 6.1 |
| 2012 | Everything or Nothing Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Taken 2 Movie | Lenore St. John | 6.4 |
| 2011 | Down the Shore Movie | Mary | 5.5 |
| 2010 | The Chameleon Movie | Jennifer Johnson | 5.3 |
| 2008 | 100 Feet Movie | Marnie Watson | 5.7 |
| 2008 | The Wackness Movie | Kristin Squires | 6.4 |
| 2008 | Turn the River Movie | Kailey | 5.3 |
| 2008 | Taken Movie | Lenore St. John | 7.4 |
| 2007 | The Ten Movie | Gretchen Reigert | 4.8 |
| 2007 | The Treatment Movie | Allegra Marshall | 6.0 |
| 2006 | X3: The Excitement Continues Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand Movie | Jean Grey / Phoenix | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Hide and Seek Movie | Katherine | 6.3 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Eulogy Movie | Judy Arnolds | 6.4 |
| 2003 | The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2 Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2003 | X2 Global Webcast Highlights Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Nip/Tuck TV | Ava Moore | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Celebrities Uncensored TV | Self | 4.9 |
| 2003 | X2 Movie | Jean Grey | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Evolution X - The Making of X-Men Movie | Unknown character | 3.7 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2002 | I Spy Movie | Rachel | 5.4 |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes Movie | Jean Grey (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Don't Say a Word Movie | Aggie Conrad | 6.3 |
| 2001 | Made Movie | Jessica | 5.8 |
| 2000 | X-Men Movie | Jean Grey | 7.0 |
| 2000 | X-Men: The Mutant Watch Movie | Self - 'Jean Grey' | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Circus Movie | Lily | 5.0 |
| 2000 | Love & Sex Movie | Kate Welles | 6.2 |
| 1999 | House on Haunted Hill Movie | Evelyn Stockard-Price | 5.6 |
| 1999 | Rove TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1998 | The Faculty Movie | Miss Burke | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Celebrity Movie | Bonnie | 6.0 |
| 1998 | Monument Ave. Movie | Katy | 5.8 |
| 1998 | Rounders Movie | Petra | 7.0 |
| 1998 | The Adventures of Sebastian Cole Movie | Fiona | 5.3 |
| 1998 | RPM Movie | Claudia Haggs | 3.3 |
| 1998 | Deep Rising Movie | Trillian St. James | 6.2 |
| 1998 | The Gingerbread Man Movie | Leeanne Magruder | 5.6 |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | Jamie | 6.5 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | City of Industry Movie | Rachel Montana | 5.5 |
| 1996 | Dead Girl Movie | Treasure | 4.7 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1995 | GoldenEye Movie | Xenia Onatopp | 6.9 |
| 1995 | Lord of Illusions Movie | Dorothea Swann | 5.9 |
| 1994 | Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes Movie | Dr. Sara Lee Jaffee | 5.0 |
| 1994 | Model by Day Movie | Lex / Lady X | 3.8 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | The Untouchables TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1992 | Fathers & Sons Movie | Kyle Christian | 5.4 |
| 1992 | Melrose Place TV | Diane Adamson | 5.9 |
| 1992 | MTV Movie & TV Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.9 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation TV | Kamala | 8.4 |
| TBA | Turnbuckle Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | One Second After Movie | Mayor Kate Lindsey | |
| TBA | The Experiment Movie | Dr Rachel McVeigh | |
| TBA | The Postcard Killer Movie | Valerie Kanon |
Crew (4)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amsterdam Empire TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Amsterdam Empire TV | Costume Design · Costume & Make-Up | 6.4 |
| 2011 | Bringing Up Bobby Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.9 |
| 2011 | Bringing Up Bobby Movie | Director · Directing | 4.9 |
Latest releases
- Boy Kills World2024 / TMDB 6.7
- Locked In2023 / TMDB 5.2
- Knights of the Zodiac2023 / TMDB 6.3
- Door Mouse2023 / TMDB 5.8
- Redeeming Love2022 / TMDB 7.8
- Dangerous2021 / TMDB 6.0
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Questions about Famke Janssen
What are some of Famke Janssen's most famous films?
Famke Janssen is best known for her roles in 'X-Men', 'Taken', and 'GoldenEye'. These films showcased her versatility in both action and dramatic roles, contributing to her popularity.
Has Famke Janssen won any awards?
Famke Janssen has received several nominations throughout her career, including a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'X-Men'. She has not won an Oscar but is well-respected in the industry.
What was Famke Janssen's first film?
Famke Janssen made her film debut in the 1992 film 'Father Figure'. This marked the beginning of her transition from modeling to acting.
What character did Famke Janssen play in 'X-Men'?
In 'X-Men', Famke Janssen portrayed Jean Grey, a powerful mutant with telepathic and telekinetic abilities, becoming one of her most iconic roles.
Is Famke Janssen involved in television?
Yes, Famke Janssen has appeared in several television series, including 'Nip/Tuck' and 'The Blacklist', showcasing her range and adaptability as an actress.
What is Famke Janssen's estimated net worth?
Famke Janssen's estimated net worth is around $20 million, reflecting her successful career in film and television over the years.
What type of roles is Famke Janssen known for?
Famke Janssen is known for her roles in action, thriller, and dramatic films. She often plays strong, complex characters that resonate with audiences.
Has Famke Janssen directed any films?
Yes, Famke Janssen made her directorial debut with the film 'Bringing Up Bobby' in 2011, showcasing her talents beyond acting.