Jayne Atkinson

Biography

Jayne Atkinson (born February 18, 1959) is an English-born American film, theatre and television actress. She is perhaps best known for the role of Karen Hayes on 24 as well as her Tony Award-nominated roles in The Rainmaker and Enchanted April. She is also known for appearing in the CBS drama, Criminal Minds as BAU Section Chief Erin Strauss.

Career Overview

Jayne Atkinson has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Free Willy with 2 titles. Signature works include Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Blank Check, Free Willy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

37

Birth Date

1959-02-18 00:00:00

Birth Place

Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK

Known For

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  Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
• 

  Blank Check
• 

  Free Willy
• 

  That Gal...Who Was in That Thing: That Guy 2
• 

  Our Town
• 

  12 and Holding

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Free Willy (2 titles)
• That Guy Who Was In That Thing Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Jason James Richter (2 collaborations)
• Michael Madsen (2 collaborations)
• August Schellenberg (2 collaborations)
• Mykelti Williamson (2 collaborations)
• Conor Donovan (2 collaborations)
• Mary Kate Schellhardt (1 collaborations)
• Francis Capra (1 collaborations)
• Elizabeth Peña (1 collaborations)
• Jon Tenney (1 collaborations)
• M. Emmet Walsh (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (37 credits)

  • Death and Other Details

    - Chilling (2024) ... Katherine Collier actor actors

    - Impossible (2024) ... Katherine Collier actor actors

    - Vanishing (2024) ... Katherine Collier actor actors

    - Memorable (2024) ... Katherine Collier actor actors

    - Tragic (2024) ... Katherine Collier actor actors
    2024
  • Baby Ruby

    Doris

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Clarice: Behind the Scenes with Stars and Producers

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Clarice

    - Family Is Freedom (2021) ... Ruth Martin actor actors

    - Father Time (2021) ... Ruth Martin actor actors

    - Achilles Heel (2021) ... Ruth Martin actor actors

    - Motherless Child (2021) ... Ruth Martin actor actors

    - Silence Is Purgatory (2021) ... Ruth Martin actor actors
    2021
  • The Congressman

    Casey Winship

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • That Gal...Who Was in That Thing: That Guy 2

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Chicago Med

    - Disorder (2016) ... Laura Clay actor actors
    2015
  • Zoo

    - That Great Big Hill of Hope (2015) ... Amelia Sage actor actors

    - Wild Things (2015) ... Amelia Sage actor actors
    2015
  • Madam Secretary

    - Mitya (2018) ... Theresa Hurst actor actors
    2014
  • House of Cards

    - Chapter 65 (2017) ... Catherine Durant actor actors

    - Chapter 64 (2017) ... Catherine Durant actor actors

    - Chapter 63 (2017) ... Catherine Durant actor actors

    - Chapter 62 (2017) ... Catherine Durant actor actors

    - Chapter 61 (2017) ... Catherine Durant actor actors
    2013
  • The Following

    - Love Hurts (2013) ... Jacob's Mother actor actors

    - Let Me Go (2013) ... Jacob's Mother actor actors
    2013
  • Revenge for Jolly!

    Receptionist

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Perception

    - Light (2012) ... Helen Paulson actor actors

    - Shadow (2012) ... Helen Paulson actor actors
    2012
  • The Walking Dead

    - The Key (2018) ... Georgie actor actors
    2010
  • Blue Bloods

    - Reagan V. Reagan (2012) ... Sharon Harris actor actors
    2010
  • Handsome Harry

    Kelley's Wife

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - Landing (2016) ... Nora Valentine actor actors
    2009
  • White Collar

    - Deadline (2011) ... Helen Anderson actor actors
    2009
  • Recount

    Theresa LePore

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Gossip Girl

    - The Witches of Bushwick (2010) ... Dean Reuther actor actors

    - Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore (2010) ... Dean Reuther actor actors

    - War at the Roses (2010) ... Dean Reuther actor actors

    - Goodbye, Columbia (2010) ... Dean Reuther actor actors
    2007
  • 12 and Holding

    Ashley Carges

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Criminal Minds

    - And in the End (2) (2020) ... Erin Strauss actor actors

    - 200 (2) (2014) ... Erin Strauss actor actors

    - The Replicator (2) (2013) ... Erin Strauss actor actors

    - Brothers Hotchner (1) (2013) ... Erin Strauss actor actors

    - The Gathering (2013) ... Erin Strauss actor actors
    2005
  • The Village

    Tabitha Walker

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Our Town

    Mrs. Gibbs

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • 24

    - Day 6: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M. (2007) ... Karen Hayes actor actors

    - Day 6: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M. (2007) ... Karen Hayes actor actors

    - Day 6: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M. (2007) ... Karen Hayes actor actors

    - Day 6: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M. (2007) ... Karen Hayes actor actors

    - Day 6: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M. (2007) ... Karen Hayes actor actors
    2001
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Savant (2007) ... Marion Springer actor actors
    1999
  • The Practice

    - Part II (1997) ... Ruth Gibson actor actors
    1997
  • Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home

    Annie Greenwood

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Blank Check

    Sandra Waters

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Free Willy

    Annie Greenwood

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Fearful Symmetry (1995) ... Willa Ambrose actor actors
    1993
  • In the Best Interest of the Children

    Wanda Birney

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Absolute Strangers

    Eleonor Barcroft

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Law & Order

    - Political Animal (2008) ... Melanie Carver actor actors

    - Sport of Kings (2005) ... Defense Attorney Hammond actor actors

    - Dazzled (2002) ... Dr. Claire Snyder actor actors
    1990
  • The Revenge of Al Capone

    Elizabeth

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Between Two Women

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Moonlighting

    - Shirts and Skins (1989) ... Robin Fuller actor actors
    1985