Jean Smart

Jean Elizabeth Smart, born September 13, 1951, is an accomplished American actress who has captured the hearts of audiences with her captivating performances. Throughout her illustrious career, she has earned numerous accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, four Critics' Choice Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has also been nominated for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.

Smart first gained widespread recognition for her leading role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women from 1986 to 1991. Her remarkable talent continued to shine through in various roles, including Lana Gardner in the NBC series Frasier (2000–2001), Regina Newley in the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (2007–2009), and Deborah Vance in the HBO Max comedy series Hacks (2021–present).

Her versatility as an actress is evident in her nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards for roles in The District (2000–2004), 24 (2006–2007), Harry's Law (2011), Fargo (2015), Watchmen (2019), and Mare of Easttown (2021). Jean also appeared in FX's Legion (2017–2019) and lent her voice to Ann Possible in the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible (2002–2007).

On Broadway, Smart made her debut by portraying Marlene Dietrich in the biographical play Piaf (1981), returning to the stage later with a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in the revival of The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000).

In film, Smart has showcased her range and talent, with notable credits including The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Garden State (2004), I Heart Huckabees (2004), Youth in Revolt (2009), The Accountant (2016), A Simple Favor (2018), and Babylon (2022). She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role in Guinevere (1999).

Throughout her career, Jean Smart has consistently demonstrated her ability to captivate audiences with her exceptional performances, making her a cherished figure in the world of film and television.