Jean Smart

Actress

American Seattle, Washington, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/09/1951
Age74 years
BirthplaceSeattle, Washington, USA

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryJean Elizabeth Smart is an acclaimed American actress known for extensive work in television and film, with particular recognition for Emmy Award-winning performances in comedy and drama series.

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolBallard High School
UniversityUniversity of Washington Professional Actor Training Program (BFA, Drama)
Graduation Year1974

Personal Life

AdvocacyActive in advocacy work related to Alzheimer's disease and other health issues

Relationships & More

SpouseRichard Gilliland (married, deceased 2021)

Family

ChildrenTwo sons

Career

Career Start1978 at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
BroadwayAppeared as Marlene Dietrich in biographical play Piaf; Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play for 2000 revival of The Man Who Came to Dinner
Television BreakthroughCharlene Frazier Stillfield on CBS sitcom Designing Women
Notable TV Roles
  • Lana Gardner on NBC's Frasier (2000-2001)
  • Regina Newley on ABC's Samantha Who?
  • Deborah Vance on HBO's Hacks
Film Credits
  • The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
  • Guinevere (1999)
  • Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
  • Garden State (2004)
  • I Heart Huckabees (2004)
  • Youth in Revolt (2009)
  • The Accountant (2016)
  • A Simple Favor (2018)
  • Babylon
Awards
Primetime Emmy AwardsSeven wins
Golden Globe AwardsThree wins
Screen Actors Guild AwardsThree wins
Grammy AwardNomination
Tony AwardNomination
Independent Spirit AwardNomination for Guinevere (1999)
Critics Choice AwardsFive wins
Historic Achievement2021 Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks; joined Betty White as only actors to complete comedy trifecta with Emmy wins in lead, supporting, and guest categories

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Developed interest in acting during high school years
2. Began career in regional theater in Pacific Northwest before transitioning to Broadway and television
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