Jean Elizabeth Smart was born in Seattle, Washington, United States, on September 13, 1951, is an American actress. Young Jean Smart began her professional acting career in regional theater in the Pacific Northwest. She made her big screen debut in crime drama film Hoodlums (1980) in role as Carol. She got her television debut in drama movie Before and After (1979) in role as Woman Bather. Jean's breakthrough performance came as Charlene Frazier-Stillfield in CBS sitcom Designing Women (1986-1991). She landed her Broadway debut in a play "Piaf" (1981) in role as Marlene Dietrich, at Plymouth Theatre.
Jean Smart's height is 5' 9½" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 176.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 128 іn pоunds or 58 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. She is 73 years old. Her net worth is around 4 million dollars. Jean Smart body measurements are bust-waist-hip 34-24-34 in inches or 86.5-61-86.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34B with cup size B.
Jean Smart
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Birth Date:
September 13, 1951
Age:
73 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Blonde
Eye Color:
Blue
Height:
5 ft 9½ in | 176.5 cm
Net Worth:
$4 Million
Body Measurements:
34-24-34 in | 86.5-61-86.5 cm
Weight:
58 kg | 128 lbs
Bra Size:
34B
Shoe Size:
9 US | 39.5 EU
She was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her role as Deborah Sloane in drama film Guinevere (1999).
Youth in Revolt (2010) - Estelle Twisp
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) - Dena Dittmeyer
Hope Springs (2012) - Eileen
Flashpoint (1984) - Doris
Lucky You (2007) - Michelle Carson
Snow Day (2000) - Laura Brandston
Fire With Fire (1986) - Sister Marie
The Yearling (1994) - Ora Baxter
The Accountant (2016) - Rita Blackburn
Life Itself (2018) - Linda
A Simple Favor (2018) - Margaret McLanden
Superintelligence (2020) - President Monahan
Senior Moment (2021) - Caroline Summers
Babylon (2022) - Elinor St. John
She won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Lana Gardner in NBC sitcom Frasier (2000-2001).
She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Regina Newly in ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (2007-2008).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Detective Sherry Regan in CBS crime drama and police procedural television series The District (2000-2004).
She was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Martha Logan in Fox action drama series 24 (2006-2007).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Roseanna Remmick in NBC legal comedy drama series Harry's Law (2011-2012).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Floyd Gerhardt in FX black comedy crime drama series Fargo (2015).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Agent Laurie Blake in HBO superhero drama limited series Watchmen (2019).
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Deborah Vance in HBO Max comedy drama series Hacks (2021-2024).
Reggie (1983) ABC - Joan Reynolds
Teachers Only (1983) NBC - Shari
Scarlett (1994) CBS - Sally Brewton
High Society (1995-1996) CBS - Elinore 'Ellie' Walker
Style & Substance (1998) CBS - Chelsea Stevens
She voiced Dr. Ann Possible in Disney Channel animated action comedy adventure series Kim Possible (2002-2007).
In-Laws (2002-2003) NBC - Marlene Pellet
Center of the Universe (2004-2005) CBS - Kate Barnett
Hawaii Five-0 (2010-2011) CBS - Governor Pat Jameson
Sirens (2014-2015) USA Cable - Nora Farrell
Getting On (2014) HBO - Arlene Willy-Weller
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2015-2016) Bravo - Katherine Miller
Legion (2017-2019) FX - Melanie Bird
Dirty John (2018-2019) Bravo - Arlane Hart
Arrested Development (2019) Fox - Mimi
Mare of Easttown (2021) HBO - Helen
Graduate from Ballard High School in Seattle (1969).
Graduated from the University of Washington, with BA degree in fine arts.
She is second of four children.
She was diagnosed with diabetes, at the age of 13.
She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Lorraine Sheldon in production of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (2000).
She was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her role as Lil in a play "Last Summer at Bluefish Cove" (1980-1981), at The Actors Playhouse, New York.
She played Mrs. Erlynne in a play "Lady Windermere's Fan" (2005), at Williamstown Theatre Festival.
She was married to actor Richard Gilliland (1987-2021), they had a son, Connor Douglas and adopted daughter, Bonnie Kathleen.