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Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen

Born:5. november 1964

Place of Birth:Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Known For:Acting

Biography

Famke Beumer Janssen, a talented Dutch actress and former model, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with her captivating performances. Born on November 5, 1964, Janssen's career has spanned across various genres, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress.

One of her most iconic roles was portraying the fierce and seductive Xenia Onatopp in the James Bond film "GoldenEye" in 1995. Janssen's portrayal of the lethal femme fatale solidified her as a memorable Bond villain in the franchise's history.

Her involvement in the "X-Men" film series from 2000 to 2014, where she brought the complex character of Jean Grey/Phoenix to life, further showcased her ability to embody strong and multi-dimensional characters. Janssen's portrayal of Jean Grey resonated with audiences, earning her a special place in the hearts of comic book fans worldwide.

Beyond her blockbuster roles, Janssen's talent shone in the "Taken" film trilogy from 2008 to 2014, where she portrayed the character Lenore Mills. Her performance added depth and emotion to the action-packed films, proving her ability to excel in various genres.

In 2008, Janssen's dedication to humanitarian efforts led to her appointment as a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity by the United Nations, highlighting her commitment to making a positive impact on a global scale. Her passion for social causes mirrors her ability to bring authenticity and depth to her on-screen roles.

Not limited to acting, Janssen ventured into directing with her debut film "Bringing Up Bobby" in 2011, showcasing her creative vision and talent behind the camera. Her foray into directing further solidified her as a multifaceted artist with a keen eye for storytelling.

Janssen's television credits include notable roles in popular series such as the Netflix original "Hemlock Grove" (2013-2015), FX's "Nip/Tuck" (2003-2010), and ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder" (2014-2020). Her presence on the small screen captivated audiences and demonstrated her ability to seamlessly transition between film and television projects.

In 2017, Janssen graced the screen in the NBC crime thriller "The Blacklist: Redemption," further showcasing her range as an actress and her ability to captivate viewers with her compelling performances.

Famke Janssen's legacy in the entertainment industry is defined by her ability to embody a wide range of characters with depth, nuance, and authenticity. Her contributions to film and television have solidified her as a versatile and respected talent, beloved by audiences around the world.

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Taken

Taken

Lenore St. John

2008

Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.
Taken 3

Taken 3

Lenore St. John

2014

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.
X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Jean Grey

2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Muriel

2013

After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel and Gretel have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell-bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches... their past.
Taken 2

Taken 2

Lenore St. John

2012

In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.
Knights of the Zodiac

Knights of the Zodiac

Guraad

2023

When a headstrong street orphan, Seiya, in search of his abducted sister unwittingly taps into hidden powers, he discovers he might be the only person alive who can protect a reincarnated goddess, sent to watch over humanity. Can he let his past go and embrace his destiny to become a Knight of the Zodiac?
GoldenEye

GoldenEye

Xenia Onatopp

1995

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006, a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from a dangerous space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Xenia Onatopp, an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.
The Vault

The Vault

Margaret

2021

Madrid, Spain, 2010. While the whole city follows the national team's successful participation in the World Cup, a group of daring thieves look for a way into one of the most secure and guarded places on the planet.
The Faculty

The Faculty

Miss Elizabeth Burke

1998

When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet!
Status Update

Status Update

Katherine Alden

2018

After being uprooted by his parents' separation and unable to fit into his new hometown, a teenager stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true.
Boy Kills World

Boy Kills World

Hilda Van Der Koy

2024

When his family is murdered, a deaf-mute named Boy escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.
Deep Rising

Deep Rising

Trillian St. James

1998

A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Katherine

2005

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
I Spy

I Spy

Rachel

2002

When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful arms dealers.
Rounders

Rounders

Petra

1998

A young reformed gambler must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions

Dorothea Swann

1995

During a routine case in L.A., NY private investigator Harry D'Amour stumbles over members of a fanatic cult who are preparing for the resurrection of their leader Nix, a powerful magician who was killed 13 years earlier.
Primal

Primal

Dr. Ellen Taylor

2019

A big-game hunter for zoos books passage on a Greek shipping freighter with a fresh haul of exotic and deadly animals from the Amazon, including a rare white Jaguar – along with a political assassin being extradited to the U.S in secret. Two days into the journey, the assassin escapes and releases the captive animals, throwing the ship into chaos.
Don't Say a Word

Don't Say a Word

Aggie Conrad

2001

When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he is horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a young woman, suffering from PTSD, who knows a secret six digit code number.
House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill

Evelyn

1999

An amusement park mogul offers a random group of diverse people $1 million to spend the night in a decrepit former mental institution.
The Ten

The Ten

Gretchen Reigert

2007

Ten stories, each inspired by one of the ten commandments.
X2

X2

Jean Grey

2003

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
X-Men

X-Men

Jean Grey

2000

Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.
X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men: The Last Stand

Jean Grey / Phoenix

2006

When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men—led by Professor Charles Xavier—and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organised under Xavier's former ally, Magneto.

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