Famke Beumer Janssen is an Amstelveen, Netherlands-born Dutch actress, fashion model, screenwriter as well as a director. Born on 5 November 1964, Famke is perhaps best known for her role as Lenore Mills in the “Taken” trilogy. One of the most prominent actresses on American television, Famke has been active in her profession since 1992.
A successful and well-known actress and director, one may wonder how rich is Famke Janssen at the present? As of mid- 2016, Famke counts her net worth at an amount of $15 million as estimated by authoritative sources. She has been able to amass her wealth due to her two decades-long involvement in the film industry of America.
Famke Janssen Net Worth $15 million
Amstelveen-raised Famke studied economics at the University of Amsterdam before dropping out and enrolling at Columbia University, where she studied creative writing and literature. As she graduated from the university in 1992 with a Bachelors of Arts degree, she initiated her career in the film industry. Famken was already established as a fashion model as she was signed with Elite Model Management in 1986, and had worked for various brands including Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Victoria’s Secret among others. Famke debuted in Hollywood with a small role in the 1992 movie “Fathers and Sons”, however, she was soon recognized in the industry as she got a chance to work alongside Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond movie “GoldenEye” as Xenia Onatopp.
Janssen became more famous in 2000 as she got the opportunity to play the role of Dr. Jean Grey, the superhero in the Marvel Studios movie “X-Men”. She appeared in two more “X-Men” movie sequels, in all of which she shared the screen with famous actors Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and Ian McKellen among others. Along with the “X-Men” series, Famke is also recognized for her roles in the “Taken” movies. She played the role of Lenore Mills alongside Liam Neeson in the 2008 movie, and its two sequels. More recently, she is prominent on television in the TV series “The Blacklist: Redemption” as Susan Hargrave. All have contributed significantly to her net worth.
During her career, Famke has been rewarded many a time with prestigious awards, including one Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “X-Men: The Last Stand”. In 1995, she was nominated for and MTV Movie Award for Best Fight which she shared with Pierce Brosnian for the movie “Goldeneye”.
In addition to being an actress, Famke is also known for being the director, producer as well as writer for the 2011 movie “Bringing Up Bobby”, another addition to her et worth.
Regarding her personal life, the 51 years old actress now lives as a divorcee; she was previously married to director Kip Williams from 1995 to 2000. She is also an activist who voices awareness for animal rights. Also, she was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in 2008. As for now, Famke enjoys her career as one of the most successful actresses in USA while her present net worth of $15 million caters to her everyday needs.
