
Jill Hennessy
ActingAbout Jill Hennessy
Jill Hennessy's confidence and maturity propelled her to early success in the long-running crime drama series "Law & Order." She portrayed Assistant District Attorney Claire Kincaid for three seasons. Despite her nomadic childhood, Hennessy refused to limit her creative endeavours. She took on roles in films like "The Paper" and "I Shot Andy Warhol." After leaving "Law & Order," she appeared in smaller roles in movies such as "A Smile Like Yours" and "Most Wanted." Hennessy returned to television in the miniseries "Nuremberg" before starring in her own series, "Crossing Jordan." In this show, she played a determined medical examiner seeking justice for the deceased. Following the conclusion of "Crossing Jordan," Hennessy continued to take on film roles, including in movies like "Wild Hogs" and "Lymelife." Currently, she can be seen in Showtime's "City on a Hill" and has appeared in other series such as "Shots Fired," "Crawford," and the pilot episode of "Yellowstone." Jill, a singer/songwriter, wrote all the songs on her first album "Ghost In My Head" and also performed on the Lilith Tour with Sarah McLachlan, The Indigo Girls, and the Dixie Chicks. She was even featured on The Indigo Girls' live album "Staring Down The Brilliant Dream". Jill went on to write all the songs on her second album "I Do" and is currently working on her third album. Although not widely known, Jill's talent and charm have enabled her to pursue both practical and personal projects.
Jill Hennessy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jill Hennessy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jill Hennessy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 9% of Jill Hennessy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dead Ringers, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jill Hennessy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jill Hennessy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jill Hennessy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Madame Web | Beautiful Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Road to Galena | Teresa Baird | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Standing Up, Falling Down | Vanessa | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Crypto | Robin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Don't Sleep | Cindy Bradford | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lost in Time | Dr. Katherine James | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | If I Had Wings | Sandy Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dawn Rider | Alice | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town | Agnes Leacock | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Roadie | Nikki Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Small Town Murder Songs | Rita | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lymelife | Brenda Bartlett | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Game of Life | Brenda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Kelly Madsen | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Abby Singer | Jill Hennessy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Love in the Time of Money | Ellen Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pipe Dream | Marina Peck | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Making of Exit Wounds | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Exit Wounds | Annette Mulcahy | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Chutney Popcorn | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Two Ninas | Mike the Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Autumn in New York | Lynn | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Acting Class | Amanda Smythe/Jill/Anonymous | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Molly | Susan Brookes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Komodo | Victoria the Shrink | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Florentine | Brenda | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Row Your Boat | Patti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dead Broke | Kate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kiss & Tell | Interrogator Angela Pierce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Most Wanted | Dr. Victoria Constantini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Smile Like Yours | Lindsay Hamilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | I Shot Andy Warhol | Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Paper | Deanne White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | RoboCop 3 | Dr. Marie Lazarus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dead Ringers | Mimsy | Hit | Similar → |
Jill Hennessy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jill Hennessy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jill Hennessy is "Dead Ringers" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Jill Hennessy acted in?
Jill Hennessy has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jill Hennessy?
Other notable films include "If I Had Wings", "The Paper", and "Standing Up, Falling Down".




