Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy is a Canadian actress and musician. She is best known for her roles on the American television series Law & Order, on which she played prosecutor Claire Kincaid for three seasons, and Crossing Jordan, on which she played the lead character, Jordan Cavanaugh, for six seasons. She has also acted in films such as RoboCop 3 and Most Wanted, and the independent films Chutney Popcorn and The Acting Class, the latter of which she also wrote and co-directed.

As a singer-songwriter and guitarist, she has released two independent albums, Ghost in My Head and I Do. She remains active in the New York City music scene, completing a sold-out residency at City Vineyard in 2026.