Jayne Atkinson

About

Acclaimed actress nominated for roles in television, film, and theater, who is well known for portraying Karen Hayes in 24 and Secretary of State Catherine Durant in House of Cards. She played Tabitha Walker in the 2004 thriller movie The Village.

Before fame

She obtained her Master's degree from Yale Drama School after getting her Bachelor's from Northwestern University.

Trivia

She made her Broadway debut in a revival of All My Sons and earned Tony Award nominations for her roles in The Rainmaker and Enchanted April.

Family life

She married actor Michel Gill in 1998, and they have a son together.

Associated with

She and Kevin Spacey frequently share the screen in House of Cards.