Jane Krakowski — Biography
Jane Krakowski, born October 11, 1968, in Parsippany, New Jersey, is an American actress whose career has seen her grace both the stages of Broadway and the silver screen. Her powerful performance as Carla in the 2003 Broadway musical Nine, alongside Antonio Banderas, earned her a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. Krakowski also appeared in the 2004 remake of Alfie, starring Jude Law, and was slated to play Liza Minnelli in the biopic Simply Halston, with Alec Baldwin portraying the designer. Recent film work includes Pretty Persuasion (2005), When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003), Go (1999), The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) where she played Betty Rubble, Dance with Me (1998), Mrs. Winterbourne (1996), Stepping Out (1991), Fatal Attraction (1987), and Vacation (1983).
On television, Krakowski garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Elaine Vassal in Ally McBeal (1997). She was set to star in NBC's musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Kelsey Grammer. Previous television credits include Law & Order (1990), Everwood (2002), the ABC Family movie Just a Walk in the Park (2002), and the miniseries Queen (1993). Her Broadway portfolio also features nominations for Grand Hotel, as well as roles in Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe, and Starlight Express. In Los Angeles, she was recognized with the LA Drama Critics Award and Dramalogue Awards for her performance in Henceforward at the Mark Taper Forum, and she played Mabel in the Reprise production of Mack and Mabel. Krakowski has lent her voice to original Broadway cast recordings and Ally McBeal Christmas compilation CDs, and also collaborated with Jim Brickman on the single "You" from his album Lovesongs and Lullabies.
Krakowski was engaged to Robert Godley in 2009, and they welcomed a son in April 2011. The couple separated in 2013. In January 2021, reports emerged of a nine-month relationship between Krakowski and Mike Lindell, which both parties denied. Lindell subsequently filed a libel suit against the publishing outlet, which was ultimately dismissed.
On television, Krakowski garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Elaine Vassal in Ally McBeal (1997). She was set to star in NBC's musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol with Kelsey Grammer. Previous television credits include Law & Order (1990), Everwood (2002), the ABC Family movie Just a Walk in the Park (2002), and the miniseries Queen (1993). Her Broadway portfolio also features nominations for Grand Hotel, as well as roles in Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe, and Starlight Express. In Los Angeles, she was recognized with the LA Drama Critics Award and Dramalogue Awards for her performance in Henceforward at the Mark Taper Forum, and she played Mabel in the Reprise production of Mack and Mabel. Krakowski has lent her voice to original Broadway cast recordings and Ally McBeal Christmas compilation CDs, and also collaborated with Jim Brickman on the single "You" from his album Lovesongs and Lullabies.
Krakowski was engaged to Robert Godley in 2009, and they welcomed a son in April 2011. The couple separated in 2013. In January 2021, reports emerged of a nine-month relationship between Krakowski and Mike Lindell, which both parties denied. Lindell subsequently filed a libel suit against the publishing outlet, which was ultimately dismissed.
