Jayne Houdyshell

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Characters played by Jayne Houdyshell

Sharon — Causeway (2022)

Sharon is a kindly professional caretaker who supports Lynsey during the early stages of recovery from her traumatic brain injury. Through physical therapy and patient assistance, she helps Lynsey gradually regain her motor skills before Lynsey can no longer afford continued treatment and is forced to return home.

Deirdre — The Humans (2021)

Deirdre is Erik's wife and the mother of Aimee and Brigid. She has arthritis and a strongly religious attitude that the family mocks, yet she also helps create moments of connection by reading Momo's loving letter. She presses Erik to confess his infidelity to their daughters.

Sister Delores — The Chaperone (2019)

Sister Delores is a nun associated with the orphanage that holds Norma's records. The institution initially turns Norma away when she seeks information about her birth mother, and the orphanage later remains connected to Joseph, Greta, and Louise during the events surrounding Norma's investigation.

Career Overview

Jayne Houdyshell has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Signature works include The Humans, Causeway, Romeo and Juliet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
female
Known Credits
30
Birth Date
1953-09-25
Birth Place
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.

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