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My Take
Jayne Atkinson is the kind of actor who quietly makes everything around her more believable. Whether she is playing Karen Hayes on 24, Erin Strauss on Criminal Minds, or Catherine Durant on House of Cards, she brings a controlled intelligence that anchors a scene without stealing it. I respect that this is a two-time Tony nominee who never seems to coast on prestige, treating television roles with the same rigor as the stage. Trained at Northwestern and rooted in British theatrical discipline, she embodies the professional craftsmanship I value most. Stories simply feel more trustworthy when she is in the cast.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jayne Atkinson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイン・アトキンソン
- Reading
- じぇいん・あときんそん
- Born
- February 18, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Northwestern University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jayne Atkinson born?
Born February 18, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Jayne Atkinson from?
Jayne Atkinson is from Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
What does Jayne Atkinson do?
Jayne Atkinson works as television actor, film actor, actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.