Famke Janssen_
Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Born
Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Model, Television actor, Film director
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Nationality
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Languages
Dutch, English, French
Spouse
Kip Williams (1995-2000)
Siblings
Antoinette Beumer, Marjolein Beumer
Education
Columbia University
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 115,328 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
Year 1964 →
Career
Career spanning 33 years (1992-2025)
Liam Neeson →DROPTHE GOOD_
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Giving
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Sustainability
82
Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (36)
Biography
Famke Beumer Janssen (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈfɑmkə ˈbøːmər ˈjɑnsə(n)]; born 5 November 1964) is a Dutch actress and former model. She played Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye (1995), Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series (2000–2014), and Lenore Mills in the Taken film trilogy (2008–2014). In 2008, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity by the United Nations. She made her directorial debut with Bringing Up Bobby in 2011. She is also known for her roles in the Netflix original series Hemlock Grove (2013–2015), FX's Nip/Tuck (2003–2010), and ABC's How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020). Janssen starred in the 2017 NBC crime thriller The Blacklist: Redemption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Famke Janssen?
Famke Janssen is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Famke Janssen born?
Famke Janssen was born in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
What movies or shows has Famke Janssen been in?
Famke Janssen has 36 credits in our database. Notable titles include Amsterdam Empire (2025), Boy Kills World (2024), Door Mouse (2023), Knights of the Zodiac (2023), Redeeming Love (2022).
What is Famke Janssen known for?
Famke Janssen is primarily known as an actor. Famke Beumer Janssen (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈfɑmkə ˈbøːmər ˈjɑnsə(n)]; born 5 November 1964) is a Dutch actress and former model. She played Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye (1995), Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series (2000–2014), and…
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