Aug 4, 2021
In today’s episode, Jayne Atkinson shares powerful stories of how staying true to her convictions, honoring her core values and being open has created a wonderful life and career.
Originally from Bournemouth, England, her family moved to the United States in 1968, when she was nine years old. Jayne graduated from Yale Drama School in 1985 and made her debut on Broadway in 1987 in a revival of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. Since then, her work in acting is well-known not just on Broadway but also in films and television segments.
Jayne Atkinson is an award-winning actress, a producer, a mother and a social activist. She’s passionate about making a difference in the world. She supports Women’s based theatre WAM, where arts and activism meet, and Rites of Passages 20/20, a vital co-creation with dozens of Women of Color artists, healers, activists and visionaries from around the US.
Tune in to learn more about Jayne’s journey to success and fulfilment!
Jayne Atkinson’s Bio:
Jayne Atkinson was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire (now Dorset), England, but her family moved to the United States in 1968 when she was 9 years old. She attended Northwestern University (BS Communications, 1981) and graduated with an MFA from the Yale Drama School in 1985.
After working in regional theatres, Atkinson appeared off-Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Bloody Poetry in 1987. She made her Broadway debut the same year in a revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.
Jayne Atkinson has worked in film, theatre, and television. She is well known for the role of Karen Hayes on 24, as well as her Tony Award-nominated roles in The Rainmaker and Enchanted April. She has also appeared in the CBS drama Criminal Minds as BAU Section Chief Erin Strauss, the CBS drama Madam Secretary as the United States Vice President Teresa Hurst, and in the Netflix political drama House of Cards as U.S. Secretary of State Catherine Durant.
In Jayne Atkinson’s acting career, she has earned a significant number of awards, include:
Her other famous works on Broadway are Blithe Spirit with Angela Lansbury, Our Town with Paul Newman, and ANN which garnered her a Helen Hayes Nomination.
Moreover, she has appeared in such films as Free Willy, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, 12 and Holding, Blank Check, The Village and Syriana. Her television acting credits include A Year in the Life, Parenthood, The X-Files, Law & Order, The Practice, Criminal Minds, 24, Gossip Girl and House of Cards, opposite Kevin Spacey and husband Michel Gill. Her performance in the made-for-TV movie Our Town garnered her a Satellite Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
However, to Jayne Atkinson, the best role in her life is to be a Mom to Jeremy Gill and a Wife to Actor Michel Gill.
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Belinda’s Bio:
Belinda Pruyne is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker. She is a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today’s highly respected leaders.
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