Biography:
Jane Adams had recurring roles on the series Frasier and Family Ties. Her television credits also include the series Relativity, The Outer Limits and Tales from the Darkside and the movies "LIBERTY! The American Revolution," "Rising Son" and "Taking a Stand."

Among her feature film credits are "The Anniversary Party," "Wonder Boys," "Mumford," "You've Got Mail," "Father of the Bride Part II," "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle," "I Love Trouble," "Happiness," "Vital Signs" and the upcoming "Adaptation."

Adams received a Drama Desk Award for Featured Actress for her performance in "An Inspector Calls" and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Debut of an Actress for her role in "I Hate Hamlet." She earned a drama degree from Juilliard in 1989.

She is a native of Washington, D.C., and lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is April 1.

Television Credits:
Citizen Baines as Reeva
Night Visions as Amanda" in episode: "The Doghouse" (original airdate: 08/30/2001)
Frasier as Dr. Melinda "Mel" Karnofsky (1999-2000)
Relativity as Karen Lukens (1996)
The Outer Limits as Mona Bailey in episode: "What Will the Neighbors Think?" (original airdate: 04/23/1999)
Family Ties as Marty Brody in episode: "They Can't Take That Away From Me: Part 2" original airdate: 04/7/1989
Family Ties as Marty Brody in episode: "They Can't Take That Away From Me: Part 1" (original airdate: 03/31/1989)
Family Ties as Andrea" in episode: "Dear Mallory" (original airdate: 10/18/1987)
Tales from the Darkside as Charlotte Rose Cantrell in episode: "Deliver Us From Goodness" (original airdate: 11/30/1986)