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Famke Janssen
Also known as Famke Beumer Janssen
Career
Active 1984 – present
Biography
About Famke Janssen
Tall, statuesque, and effortlessly striking, Famke Janssen pairs a 6'0" frame with a slim build, hazel eyes, and brown hair, a look that served her equally well on runways and in front of Hollywood cameras. Born in Amstelveen, North Holland, she is a Dutch actress and former supermodel who has been active in the industry since 1984. Her career began in modeling, where she worked for Chanel, Victoria's Secret, and Yves Saint Laurent, before she moved to the United States in the 1980s and studied writing, literature, and stage craft in New York City.
Janssen broke into film in the early 1990s with her first movie, "Fathers & Sons" (1992). She became a global name in 1996 with her portrayal of Xenia Onatopp, the sex-crazed assassin in the James Bond film "GoldenEye." She later played Jean Grey / Phoenix in the "X-Men" film series and Lenore Mills in the Taken trilogy. During a promotional appearance on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," she demonstrated her character's signature moves using the top of his desk, a moment that highlighted her playful side. In 2008, the United Nations appointed her a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity at an anti-corruption conference in Bali, a role that reflected her commitment to animal rights and social causes.
Her work extends beyond acting. She made her directorial debut with "Bringing Up Bobby" in 2011, and she has appeared in PETA campaigns, including a 2007 effort with her dog Licorice that used the slogan "Be an Angel for Animals." In 2002, Stuff magazine ranked her #69 on its list of the "102 Sexiest Women in the World." With a career spanning four decades, Janssen remains a recognizable figure in both action cinema and fashion. She is real/natural.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1984-present (started around 19 years old; 42 years active)
- Birthplace
- Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 134 lbs (or 61 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36B show conversions - UK: 36B, EU: 80B, AU: 14B, JP: 80B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Listed In
- James Bond Girls, Marvel Babes
Frequently asked
How did she get her start in the entertainment industry?
Janssen began as a supermodel, appearing for Chanel, Victoria's Secret, and Yves Saint Laurent, before transitioning to acting in Hollywood in the early 1990s.
What are some of her most notable film roles?
She is known for playing Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye, Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men series, and Lenore Mills in the Taken trilogy, roles that span Bond girls and Marvel characters.
Has she worked in activism?
Yes, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity by the United Nations in 2008 and appeared in a PETA campaign with her dog Licorice in 2007, advocating for animal rights.
Did you know
- She is 6'0" tall, which is notably tall for both modeling and acting.
- In a 1996 appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, she reenacted her GoldenEye character's signature moves on Conan's desk.
- In 2002, Stuff magazine ranked her #69 on its list of the 102 Sexiest Women in the World.
- She made her directorial debut in 2011 with the film Bringing Up Bobby.
- In 2007, she appeared in a PETA campaign with her brindle Boston Terrier, Licorice, under the slogan 'Be an Angel for Animals.'
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