Born:
February 23, 1969
in
Baltimore, Maryland
Best Known For:
Stealing the show in a variety of big-budget action films.
Early-life:
Jane was born Thomas Elliott III in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1969: the son of Cynthia, an antiques dealer, and Michael Elliott, a biogenetic engineer. In 1987, he graduated from high school in Montgomery County, Maryland, and studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Hollywood.
Career:
Jane made his film debut in 1986 in the Indian film Padamati Sandhya Raagam. His early roles included Zeph in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer film in 1992. He had supporting roles in several high-profile films, including The Crow: City of Angels, Boogie Nights, The Thin Red Line and Magnolia. After receiving critical acclaim as baseball player Mickey Mantle in 61*, Jane began to win leading roles. He's since appeared in Dreamcatcher, The Punisher, The Mist and Killshot. He also starred in the acclaimed HBO comedy drama Hung.
Quote:
"I don't go to work to have fun. I turn up, say my lines, collect my cheque, and then go home... I ain't there to stick around and laugh and cut up with people, and I ain't there to giggle and play jokes and pull people's underwear down and stuff."