BIO: Jessica Hecht
Early Life and Education
Jessica Hecht was born on June 28, 1965, in Princeton, New Jersey. She was raised in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Hecht graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.
Career Overview
Jessica Hecht is an American actress known for her extensive work in television, film, and theatre. Her career spans several decades, encompassing diverse roles and garnering critical acclaim.
Television Roles
Hecht has had recurring and guest-starring roles in numerous television series. Notable television appearances include:
- Friends as Susan Bunch (1996-2003)
- Breaking Bad as Gretchen Schwartz (2008-2013)
- Bored to Death as Suzanne (2009-2011)
- Person of Interest as Bethany Davis (2012)
- The Good Wife as Ms. Martha Verdell (2012)
- Red Oaks as Rebecca Horowitz (2014-2017)
- Special as Karen Hayes (2019-2021)
- Dickinson as Emily Norcross Dickinson (2019-2021)
- Succession as Michelle Pantsil (2021-2023)
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty as Claire Rothman (2022-2023)
Film Roles
Hecht has appeared in a variety of films. Some of her notable film credits include:
- Anarchy TV (1998)
- Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)
- Sideways (2004)
- Dan in Real Life (2007)
- Whatever Works (2009)
- Fair Game (2010)
- J. Edgar