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Jean Elizabeth Smart (born September 13, 1951) [1] is an American actress. Her work includes both comedy and drama, and her accolades include six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.
Jean topped the decade off well with two independent films -- earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role as Sarah Polley's ill-natured mother in Guinevere (1999), and first-billed in the mother/daughter road trip dramedy Forever Fabulous (1999) co-starring Jennifer Elise Cox.
- January 1, 1
- 1.76 m
- Seattle, Washington, USA
Jean Smart. Actress: Babylon. Tall (5'10"), lovely, statuesque Seattle native Jean Elizabeth Smart was born on September 13, 1951. The second of four children born to a teacher and his wife, she developed an early interest in acting and attended the University of Washington following her graduation from Seattle's Ballard High School.
- Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
- September 13, 1951
Jun 18, 2024 · ‘Hacks’ Star Jean Smart on Getting ‘Watchmen’ Role After Sigourney Weaver Turned It Down. The five-time Emmy-winner reflects on her life and career, from moving 50 yards away from ‘Designing...
- Stacey Wilson Hunt
Sep 17, 2021 · Actress Jean Smart is nominated for two Emmys this year. One is for starring in the comedy series "Hacks," as a comic whose career is in decline. The other is for her supporting role...
- Terry Gross
May 12, 2024 · The slight is hurled early on in “Hacks,” the popular Max Original series starring Jean Smart as Deborah Vance, a seasoned comedian who teams up with a younger one named Ava (Hannah Einbinder)...
May 17, 2021 · Jean Smart plays a celebrity comedian in “Hacks,” her latest prestige TV role in what has been a professional renaissance. HBO Max. By Alexis Soloski. Published May 17, 2021 Updated May 27,...