Jane Kaczmarek Biography: Early Life, Background, Education, Career, Personal Life
Jane Kaczmarek, born on December 21, 1955, is an American actress who is popularly known for her role as Lois in “Malcolm in the Middle,” a popular Fox television sitcom. She is also know for her appearances as a guest star in numerous television shows. Check out this article for Jane Kaczmarek's biography, from her early life to her background, education, career, personal life, and net worth.
Jane Kaczmarek Early Life, Background and Education
Jane Frances Kaczmarek, popularly known as Jane Kaczmarek, was born on December 21, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Her father Edward Kaczmarek works at the US Department of Defense while her mother Evelyn Kaczmarek is a teacher.
Jane was raised as a Roman Catholic in Greendale. She also acquired secondary education at Greendale High School.
Jane Kaczmarek Career
Jane Kaczmarek is an actress. She started her acting career by appearing in guest star and recurring roles in sitcoms like “Cybill” and “Frasier” as well as the television show “St. Elsewhere.”
In 1999, Jane gained prominence in the movie industry when she was cast to play role of Lois in a sitcom titled “Malcolm in the Middle.” Her performance in the movie earned her a lot of praise from critics and recognition from movie enthusiasts. The sitcom, which lasted from 2000 till 2006, earned her seven Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations.
In 2011, Jane Kaczmarek narrated “Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story,” a documentary about the life of Mildred Fish-Harnack which was produced by Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and PBS.
In 2012, she appeared as a guest on ABC's “The Middle,” and the following year she starred as a guest on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” a legal drama that aired on NBC.
Jane Kaczmarek Personal Life
In August 1992, Jane Kaczmarek got married to actor Bradley Whitford. The couple had three kids together but filed for divorce in 2009.