Jean St. James
Growing up on a farm in a small Kansas town, Jean was somewhat isolated and, consequently, caught up in a whirlwind of make-believe. It was no wonder the most rewarding experiences she had in high school and college (Kansas State University) were the plays and productions in which she was involved. The choice to act professionally was a natural progression. Jean is eternally grateful to the Director of Theatre at KSU, Joel Climenhaga, who encouraged her to go professional and inspired her to fulfill dreams beyond what she imagined possible. For more than 30 years, Jean has worked as a SAG actor with over 100 credits to her name, including hit shows like THE KOMINSKY METHOD, MOM, HAWAII 5-O, and many, many others. At the same time, she raised her son as a single mom and ran her own business where she produced workshop events for the entertainment industry. She also owns DON'T SHOOT YOURSELF, a self-tape audition company where she coaches and tapes actors. In September of 2019, Jean won a life time achievement award at the NEW VISION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. She is very grateful to be honored and dedicates this award to all the actors in the trenches who persevere day after day, working hard on their craft and career, doing whatever it takes to continue - And often with little reward...These are the true champions in Jean's eyes. She is a very active volunteer in the World Peace Organization, SGI-USA, and donates much of her time and energy to supporting others with their practice especially younger people. She very much believes in the absolute happiness and equality of all human beings. Jean is very proud of her son, Martin Starr, who has done many great and amazing things as a human being, artist and actor. He is very kind and giving with a great sense of humor. Jean is in great physical shape working out daily (yoga, cycling, free weights, etc) and feels very fortunate to have such an active and great life and a long and enduring career as a actress. - IMDb mini biography by: Jean St James
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Found as Rachel Hall
- 2022 · Out of Office as Mrs. Martin
- 2021 · Baby Money as Polly
- 2020 · The American King as Park Woman
- 2019 · He's Out to Get You as Rita Anderson
- 2018 · Eve of Abduction as Wanda
- 2018 · Bad Tutor as Ms. Ayers
- 2018 · 9-1-1 as Cheryl Sullivan
- 2017 · The Sex Trip as Nana
- 2017 · Love's Last Resort as Kay
- 2017 · I'm Dying Up Here as Barb
- 2017 · Dropping The Soap as Finola
- 2016 · Shangri-La Suite as Nurse
- 2016 · The Hybrids Family as Alice
- 2016 · Speechless as Waitress
- 2016 · This Is Us as Miss Palm
- 2016 · Bad Internet as Rebecca Eve
- 2016 · American Crime Story as Dr. Joyce Brothers
- 2015 · The Christmas Gift as Helen
- 2015 · Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves as Helen Keller's Mom
- 2015 · Life in Pieces as Judith
- 2013 · Mom as Tricia
- 2012 · Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 as Old Bar Fly
- 2011 · Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury as Betsy Ross
- 2011 · Franklin & Bash as Janice
- 2011 · The Good Doctor as Nurse Carol
- 2011 · Shameless as Mrs. Poe
- 2010 · Hawaii Five-0 as Marjorie
- 2010 · Crazy on the Outside as Mrs. Pierce
- 2010 · Repo as
- 2009 · Party Down as Woman in Dress
- 2009 · Alien Presence as Arnett
- 2008 · Childrens Hospital as Distraught Woman
- 2008 · Foreign Exchange as Mrs. L.
- 2007 · One Long Night as Jenny
- 2006 · Brothers and Sisters as Mrs. Powell
- 2006 · George Bush Goes to Heaven as Julie Sparks
- 2006 · Mini's First Time as Helga Hauptführer
- 2006 · Art School Confidential as Mom
- 2006 · The Unit as Receptionist
- 2005 · Ghost Whisperer as Betty
- 2005 · Criminal Minds as Claire Henderson
- 2005 · It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as Customer
- 2005 · D.E.B.S. as Waitress
- 2005 · Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder as Sally
- 2004 · House as Cecile
- 2003 · NCIS as Marilyn Davis
- 2003 · NCIS as Woman on Videoconference
- 2002 · Demon Under Glass as Susan Harold
- 2001 · Scrubs as Mrs. Powell
- 2001 · The Division as April
- 2000 · Gilmore Girls as Mom
- 2000 · Gilmore Girls as Middle Aged Woman
- 2000 · Gilmore Girls as Irate Mother
- 1998 · Babylon 5: The River of Souls as Shiela
- 1998 · Broken and Bleeding as
- 1998 · Charmed as Lawyer
- 1998 · Felicity as Ben's Mother
- 1998 · V.I.P. as Nurse Rita Melton
- 1998 · Martial Law as Taffy Hubbard
- 1997 · The Big Empty as Waitress in San Diego
- 1997 · Wishmaster as Female Customer
- 1997 · Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as Ghost (segment "The Apparition")
- 1997 · The Practice as Foreman
- 1997 · The Practice as Natalie Clarkson
- 1997 · Eight Days a Week as Ms. McCoy (as Jean Pflieger)
- 1996 · 3rd Rock from the Sun as Waitress
- 1995 · Serial Killer as Shelby's neighbor
- 1995 · Safe as Client's Wife
- 1995 · Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike as Mother
- 1994 · Class of 1999 II: The Substitute as Ms. Buchanan
- 1994 · Friends as Hilda
- 1994 · Ice as Jeweler
- 1994 · Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice as
- 1993 · Against the Grain as Neighbor Lady
- 1993 · Saved by the Bell: The New Class as Mrs. Wurtz
- 1992 · Mad About You as Mother
- 1992 · Last Dance as Linda
- 1992 · Death Becomes Her as Psychiatric Patient
- 1992 · Melrose Place as Beth
- 1992 · Melrose Place as Dance Instructor
- 1988 · Cocktail as Job Interviewer
- 1988 · Nightmare at Noon as Lori
- 1985 · Amazing Stories as Personal Secretary
- 1984 · Murder, She Wrote as Wedding Guest