Jayne Houdyshell is an actress who has proven herself in the world of theater, as well as on the small screen. She first appeared as a guest star on the TV series Third Watch in 1999 and later landed roles on Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Conviction, and the short-lived FOX sitcom Running Wilde as Gertie Stellvertretter.
Additionally, Houdyshell, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway production of Well in 2006, is credited on stage for her roles in Coraline, Bye Bye Birdie, The Clean House, and The Pain and the Itch, among others.