Jill Hennessy is a Canadian actress and singer prominent for her roles in American television. She gained recognition as prosecutor Claire Kincaid on Law & Order for three seasons. Hennessy further solidified her fame as the lead character, Jordan Cavanaugh, in Crossing Jordan for six seasons. Beyond television, she has appeared in films like RoboCop 3 and Most Wanted, also participating in independent films such as Chutney Popcorn and The Acting Class, where she also contributed as a writer and co-director.
1982: Mother leaves family
In 1982, Jill Hennessy's mother, Maxine, left the family, resulting in Jill being partially raised by her paternal grandmother, Eleanor, in Kitchener, Ontario.
1988: Acting debut in Dead Ringers
In 1988, Jill Hennessy and her twin sister, Jacqueline, made their acting debut playing twin call girls in the film Dead Ringers.
1990: Broadway debut in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
In 1990, Jill Hennessy appeared on Broadway in the musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.
1993: Appearance in RoboCop 3
In 1993, Jill Hennessy appeared as Dr. Marie Lazarus in the movie RoboCop 3.
1996: Leaves Law & Order
In 1996, Jill Hennessy left the TV show Law & Order, where she played the role of assistant district attorney Claire Kincaid for three seasons.
1999: Appearance in Chutney Popcorn
In 1999, Jill Hennessy appeared as Lisa in the film Chutney Popcorn.
2000: The Acting Class mockumentary
In 2000, Jill Hennessy co-directed, wrote, and produced an independent film mockumentary with Elizabeth Holder called The Acting Class, which examines the challenges of a dysfunctional acting class.
2000: Marriage to Paolo Mastropietro
In 2000, Jill Hennessy married Paolo Mastropietro.
January 2001: Second marriage ceremony
In January 2001, Jill Hennessy and Paolo Mastropietro had a second marriage ceremony at New York City Hall, officiated by Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
2001: Portrayal of Jackie Kennedy
In 2001, Jill Hennessy portrayed Jackie Kennedy in the film Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot and appeared in Exit Wounds.
2003: Birth of son Marco
In 2003, Jill Hennessy and Paolo Mastropietro's first son, Marco, was born.
2003: Cameo appearance in Abby Singer
In 2003, Jill Hennessy made a cameo appearance in the film Abby Singer.
June 9, 2007: Star on Canada's Walk of Fame
On June 9, 2007, Jill Hennessy received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
2007: Birth of son Gianni
In 2007, Jill Hennessy and Paolo Mastropietro's second son, Gianni, was born.
June 2009: Release of Ghost in My Head Album
In June 2009, Jill Hennessy released her album Ghost in My Head, which she recorded during sessions in Austin, Texas.
November 2009: Appearance on Mountain Stage
In November 2009, Jill Hennessy performed as a guest of the Indigo Girls on an episode of Mountain Stage and was later the focus of another episode of the show.
2010: Performs at Lilith Fair
In 2010, Jill Hennessy performed at Lilith Fair.
2010: Stars in Small Town Murder Songs
In 2010, Jill Hennessy starred in the independent crime thriller Small Town Murder Songs.
2012: Promotion of Zaxby's Zalads
In 2012, Jill Hennessy appeared as a veterinarian in the HBO series Luck, and promoted Zaxby's "Zalads" in a pair of television commercials.
2015: Madam Secretary and release of I Do album
In 2015, Jill Hennessy appeared in several episodes of Madam Secretary, and in October of that year, her second album, I Do, was released.
2018: Appearances on Bull and Yellowstone
In 2018, Jill Hennessy appeared on the Michael Weatherly series Bull as the mother of Cable McCrory and began playing the role of Senator Huntington on the series Yellowstone.
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