Jenny O'Hara

Acting

Jenny O'Hara

Born 23 February 1942 · Sonora, California, USA · 84

Patricia Joanne "Jenny" O'Hara (born February 24, 1942) is an American film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for her roles as Nita on Big Love (2006–2009), Janet Heffernan on The King of Queens (2001–2007), Dixie on My Sister Sam (1986–1988), She has been married to actor Nicholas Ullett since 1986; they have 2 children.

Known for

Highlights

The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Ruby
House2004 · Series · Fran
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Nadia's Mother
Supernatural2005 · Series · Julia Wilkinson
Mystic River2003 · Film · Esther Harris
Chicago Fire2012 · Series · Ellie

Filmography

Movies

57 films

The Remedy2026 · Film · Maria
A Good Death2025 · Film · Gertrude
Shangri-La2024 · Film · Daphne Becker
We Are Gathered Here Today2022 · Film · Faye Stone
Joanne Is Dead2021 · Film
Killing Eleanor2020 · Film · Eleanor Magnus
Poor Greg Drowning2020 · Film
Transparent: Musicale Finale2019 · Film · Bryna
30 Nights2018 · Film · Dorothy
Duck Butter2018 · Film · Nathalie
Emily2017 · Film
Pushing Dead2016 · Film · Dan's Mother (voice)
You Cast A Spell On Me2015 · Film · Great Grandmother
BFFs2014 · Film · Suzie
As High as the Sky2013 · Film · Aunt Barbara (voice)
Sassy Pants2012 · Film · Grandma Pruitt
The Sacred2012 · Film · Ms. Jenson
Hit List2011 · Film · Phil's Mother
Devil2010 · Film · Jane Kowski
How to Make Love to a Woman2010 · Film · Mrs. Conners
Extract2009 · Film · Joel's Secretary
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey2007 · Film · Mrs. Hickey
Two Weeks2006 · Film · Julia
Forty Shades of Blue2005 · Film · Celia
Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom2003 · Film · Extra
Mystic River2003 · Film · Esther Harris
Matchstick Men2003 · Film · Mrs. Schaffer
Nancy Drew2002 · Film · Hannah Green
The Truth About Jane2000 · Film · Beth
19612000 · Film · Marge Carpenter
If These Walls Could Talk 22000 · Film · Marge Carpenter
The Color of Courage1999 · Film · Dorothy Renfrew
An Unexpected Life1998 · Film · Harriet Rothman
Pumpkin Man1998 · Film · Mrs. Shadboldt
Wishmaster1997 · Film · Wendy Derleth
An Unexpected Family1996 · Film · Harriet Rothman
Terminal1996 · Film · Margaret Desmond
A Mother's Prayer1995 · Film · Val
Angie1994 · Film · Kathy
At Home with the Webbers1993 · Film · Mrs. Nelson
Cast a Deadly Spell1991 · Film · Amber Peru
Career Opportunities1991 · Film · Dotty Dodge
The Less Than Perfect Daughter1991 · Film · Irene Harmon
The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick1988 · Film · Lisa
Another Woman's Child1983 · Film · Peggy
Blinded by the Light1980 · Film · Rose
The Last Song1980 · Film · Deb Pierce
The Women's Room1980 · Film · Mrs. Martinelli
Heart Beat1980 · Film · Betty Bendix
The Last Married Couple in America1980 · Film · Dancing Lady at First Party
Letters from Frank1979 · Film · Patty Miller
A Fire in the Sky1978 · Film · Ann Webster
The Hunted Lady1977 · Film · Carol Arizzio
Good Against Evil1977 · Film · The Woman
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective1976 · Film · Dr. Joan Watson
Brinks: The Great Robbery1976 · Film · Maggie Hefner
Rock-a-Die Baby1975 · Film · Shelley

Filmography

Series

77 shows

Good American Family2025 · Series · Almeda
The Pitt2025 · Series · Candace O'Grady
Perry Mason2020 · Series · June Pitlick
Never Have I Ever2020 · Series · Dr. Keyes
A Million Little Things2018 · Series · Enid
Station 192018 · Series · Judith
The Resident2018 · Series · Shirley Harris
9-1-12018 · Series · Nora
The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Ruby
Atypical2017 · Series · Older Woman
American Housewife2016 · Series · Mrs. Smith
Recovery Road2016 · Series · Jane Stewart
Transparent2014 · Series · Bryna
Emily Owens, M.D.2012 · Series · Julia
Chicago Fire2012 · Series · Ellie
The Mindy Project2012 · Series · Dot
Franklin & Bash2011 · Series · Nanette
Rizzoli & Isles2010 · Series · Sister Winifred Callahan
Hot in Cleveland2010 · Series · Helen
Drop Dead Diva2009 · Series · Carla Shane
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Georgene Lefkowits
Big Love2006 · Series · Nita
Ghost Whisperer2005 · Series · Margaret Devine
Inconceivable2005 · Series · Lucy
Twins2005 · Series · Ms. Rowan
Supernatural2005 · Series · Julia Wilkinson
The Closer2005 · Series · Karen Silva
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Nadia's Mother
House2004 · Series · Fran
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Judge Kimberly Ohlund
Cold Case2003 · Series · Frances Campbell
NCIS2003 · Series · Alice Brodie
Nip/Tuck2003 · Series · Rachel Rosenberg
The Court2002 · Series
Reba2001 · Series · Grammy Hart
Six Feet Under2001 · Series · Garland Duncan
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Sandra Walkey
Strong Medicine2000 · Series · Nancy
Roswell1999 · Series · Ida Crawford
The King of Queens1998 · Series · Janet Heffernan
Smart Guy1997 · Series · Principal Whitfield
The Practice1997 · Series · Louise Morgan
Dangerous Minds1996 · Series · Jean Warner
Life's Work1996 · Series
E! True Hollywood Story1996 · Series
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Judge White
ER1994 · Series · Rhonda Sterling
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Dorothy Carlson
Party of Five1994 · Series · Sylvia Wringler
NYPD Blue1993 · Series · Mrs. Follender
Beverly Hills, 902101990 · Series · Pam Scanlon
Law & Order1990 · Series · Carol Janssen
Murphy Brown1988 · Series · Lisa
My Sister Sam1986 · Series · Dixie Randazzo
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Dr. Sarah Evans
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 · Series
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Sue Follett
Remington Steele1982 · Series · Amy Fogelson / Agnes Fowley
Bret Maverick1981 · Series
Simon & Simon1981 · Series
Secrets of Midland Heights1980 · Series · Lucy Dexter
Trapper John, M.D.1979 · Series
The Facts of Life1979 · Series · Miss Emily Mahoney
Blind Ambition1979 · Series · Liz Garfield
Tales of the Unexpected1979 · Series · Pearson's Wife
Mrs. Columbo1979 · Series
Black Beauty1978 · Series · Ruth Manly
CHiPs1977 · Series
Quincy, M.E.1976 · Series
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Bloody Mary
Starsky & Hutch1975 · Series
Barney Miller1975 · Series · Sgt. Holly Scofield
The Rockford Files1974 · Series · Operator
Kojak1973 · Series · Ann Murray
Police Story1973 · Series
ABC Afterschool Special1972 · Series · Irene Harmon
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series