Jean Smart

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

29.526

Gender

Female

Birthday

13-Sep-1951

Age

(73 years old)

Place of Birth

Seattle, Washington, USA

Also Known As
  • Jean E. Smart
  • Jean Elizabeth Smart
  • 진 스마트
  • ジーン・スマート
  • ジーン・エリザベス・スマート
  • Джин Смарт

Jean Smart

Biography

Jean Elizabeth Smart (born September 13, 1951) is an American actress. She has received numerous accolades including five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, four Critics' Choice Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award. Smart first gained prominence for her leading role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, in which she starred from 1986 to 1991. She went on to win five Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles as Lana Gardner in the NBC series Frasier (2000–01), Regina Newley in the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (2007–09), and Deborah Vance in the HBO Max comedy series Hacks (2021–present). She was Emmy-nominated for her roles in The District (2000–04), 24 (2006–07), Harry's Law (2011), Fargo (2015), Watchmen (2019) and Mare of Easttown (2021). She also acted in FX's Legion (2017–2019) and voiced Ann Possible in the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible (2002–2007). On stage, she made her Broadway debut portraying Marlene Dietrich in the biographical play Piaf (1981). She returned to Broadway in the revival of The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000) for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Smart's film credits include 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 Guinevere (1999). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Smart, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Waking Waking (2013) Character: Dr. Hinton
Ben is about to turn 30 and on his way to what everyone else tells him is a great life. He’s been with his girlfriend Amy for 6 years and is about to propose, and looks to be in line to take over her father’s practice. But a chance meeting with a mysterious and beautiful woman named Nadia changes everything, as Ben and Nadia begin to connect when they fall asleep, going on journeys through their memories together. As they begin to realize they’ve been meeting in their dreams since they were children, Ben must choose between the perfect life on paper, or the girl of his dreams.
Before and After Before and After (1979) Character: Woman Bather
Patty Duke loses weight and discovers her husband has been cheating on her.
The Messenger The Messenger (2018) Character: The Woman
A man known as The Messenger is employed delivering envelopes that hold life-altering information for their recipients.
A Place at the Table A Place at the Table (1988) Character: Susan Singer
A young student is determined to motivate her community after a friend of hers is found to be suffering from hunger.
A Panoramic Canvas Called 'Babylon' A Panoramic Canvas Called 'Babylon' (2023) Character: Self
Behind the scenes on the making of "Babylon."
A Very Married Christmas A Very Married Christmas (2004) Character: Ellen Griffin
Lighthearted Christmas TV Movie about a man whose quiet, boring life begins to unravel when he finds out that his wife is having an affair and wants a divorce. Only after he meets a volunteer Santa, is he able to experience what a true Christmas miracle can be.
A Fight for Jenny A Fight for Jenny (1986) Character: Valerie Thomas
When Kelsey remarries, her struggle to get custody of her daughter from her first marriage is complicated by her current husband being black.
Forever Fabulous Forever Fabulous (1999) Character: Loreli Daly
Jean Smart stars in the beauty queen road trip about a mother and daughter pageant pros going back home to Texas for a shot at redemption.
Hoodlums Hoodlums (1980) Character: Carol
Loretta is a singer and escort in a mob-owned NYC nightclub and illegal casino. The favorite working girl of manager George, Loretta is unhappy with her current occupation and looking for a way out. George, meanwhile, is losing his stranglehold on the business. Complications arise when Loretta finds herself falling for a man she meets in her off-hours.
Single Bars, Single Women Single Bars, Single Women (1984) Character: Virge
Men and women gather at local singles bars in search of lasting love or casual action.
Woke Up Dead Woke Up Dead (2010) Character: Meryl Greene
Drex Greene (Jon Heder), a confused zombie who can’t be any deader, tries to solve the case of the mystery pill that left him drowned in a bathtub. With the help of his wannabe filmmaker roommate Matt (Josh Gad) and the sexy med student Cassie (Krysten Ritter), who first discovers Drex as he unzips himself from his own body bag, the three begin to uncover leads about why his death didn’t stick, why a mystery online chat buddy is after him and why he’s starting to show signs of superpowers. Will they figure out why Drex is only sort of dead? Will Cassie discover ancient Zombie secrets? Will Matt get a film career out of it? Or is falling in love actually what Drex needs to do to stay alive?
Garden State Garden State (2004) Character: Carol
Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005) Character: Dr. Ann Possible (voice)
Dr. Drakken has an evil new plot for world domination, but his ultimate success depends upon finding out KP's weakness which may involve a new hottie at Middleton High School named Eric, who suddenly sparks feelings in Ron about Kim that resemble much more than friendship. To make matters worse, Bueno Nacho, Ron's favorite fast food chain has turned sour on him by bombarding him with little Devils
Senior Moment Senior Moment (2021) Character: Caroline Summers
After drag racing his vintage convertible around Palm Springs, a retired NASA test pilot loses his license. Forced to take public transportation, he meets Caroline and learns to navigate love and life again.
Guinevere Guinevere (1999) Character: Deborah Sloane
A young girl from an affluent family rebels and becomes involved with a much older photographer.
Balto III: Wings of Change Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) Character: Stella (voice)
Balto and the other sled dogs are feeling dejected because the mail that used to be delivered by dogsled is now being delivered by airplanes. But when a mail plane crashes in the mountains, the dogs come to the rescue.
Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls (2016) Character: self
Go behind the scenes of the second season of Fargo.
Change of Heart Change of Heart (1998) Character: Elaine Marshall
Beneath Jim Marshall's veneer as the all-American father and husband, lies a long suppressed desire that is about to ruin his idyllic family. When Elaine Marshall catches her husband and his lover in a hotel room, her anger quickly turns to shock as she discovers that Jim's paramour is a young man. What ensues is painful soul-searching for Jim, Elaine, and their family.
The Designing Women Reunion The Designing Women Reunion (2003) Character: N/A
This five principal original cast members (plus a handful of recurring guests) from the popular sitcom Designing Women (1986) reunite for the first time since 1991 to reminisce and discuss the show.
Flashpoint Flashpoint (1984) Character: Doris
Two Texas border guards find a jeep buried in the desert, with a skeleton, a scoped rifle, and a box with $800,000 in cash. Before they decide whether to keep the money or report it, they privately investigate the clues and unravel a decades old mystery.
Fire with Fire Fire with Fire (1986) Character: Sister Maria
A young woman from a Catholic school and a young man from a nearby prison camp fall in love and run away together to escape the law, the church and their parents.
The Yearling The Yearling (1994) Character: Ory Baxter
Ma and Pa Baxter have battled bears, floods, rattlesnakes, hunger, disease, and ornery neighbors for years, but somehow they've prevailed during the toughest pioneer times. Now it's their son, Jody, who will face his own set of challenges. Young Jody Baxter is growing up fast on his parents' modest farm. With three brothers and sisters lost to illness, he's had to work the land just as hard as his daddy. When his only real friend goes "to visit the angels," Jody gets lonely and longs for a pet to share his life. "Flag," an orphaned fawn is his new adopted playmate. With a rekindled spirit, Jody and Flag become an inseparable pair - playing, exploring, and discovering their youthful world. But the new-found joy is only temporary; Flag has become a powerful yearling. When he threatens the family's survival, Jody is faced with the toughest choice of his young life.
Babylon Babylon (2022) Character: Elinor St. John
A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters in an era of unbridled decadence and depravity during Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s.
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film Call Me Crazy: A Five Film (2013) Character: Claire
A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected tales dealing with mental illness.
Audrey's Rain Audrey's Rain (2003) Character: Audrey Walker
Audrey Walker has given up her hopes and dreams, until an ex-love returns to town and helps her realize a second chance at life.
Piaf Piaf (1984) Character: Marlene
Piaf is a play by Pam Gems that focuses on the life and career of French chanteuse Édith Piaf. This recording presents the Tony Award-winning stage play with its original Broadway cast.
William & Catherine: A Royal Romance William & Catherine: A Royal Romance (2012) Character: HRH Camilla
The film is based on the story of William of Cambridge and Catherine Middleton. Shown in the same life of William of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton met at the University of Saint Andrews, besides the romance that they maintained, the break of it and commitment.
The Brady Bunch Movie The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Character: Mrs. Dena Dittmeyer
The original '70s TV family is now placed in the 1990s, where they're even more square and out of place than ever.
A Shoe Addict's Christmas A Shoe Addict's Christmas (2018) Character: Charlie
As Christmas approaches, a department store worker whose life lacks fulfillment meets her guardian angel, who offers her a chance to change her circumstances by magically transporting her to Christmases past whenever she tries on a new pair of shoes.
The Yarn Princess The Yarn Princess (1994) Character: Margaret Thomas
Margaret, who has certain mental disabilities, struggles when her husband, Jake, is diagnosed with schizophrenia and the authorities wish to take her children away from her. She has to prove in a court of law that she is capable of taking care of her family.
Wildflower Wildflower (2023) Character: Peg
The story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an extended family who can't quite agree on the best way to help.
Just My Imagination Just My Imagination (1992) Character: Pally Thompson
A woman lives a normal, peaceful life in a small town until the day when a famous rock star who went to college with her quotes and cites her in one of his songs.
Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong (2003) Character: Candice DeLong
Based upon the book and real-life story of FBI profiler Candice DeLong, "Killer Instinct" chronicles DeLong's pursuit of a serial killer who, after attacking her close friend, chooses her as his next victim.
Edie & Pen Edie & Pen (1996) Character: Wendy the Waitress
In this comedy, two women head for Reno to get simultaneous quicky divorces and end up becoming friends. Edie was married years ago, but her husband abandoned her two weeks after the wedding. Pen spent nine years married to an ice-cold businessman who neglected her.
A Stranger in Town A Stranger in Town (1995) Character: Rose
In this made-for-TV movie, Kay's (Jean Smart) small-town life allows her to manage the challenges of caring for her sick baby. But when a mysterious stranger (Gregory Hines) invades her home and reveals that he knows all too many things about Kay's past, she must work fast to preserve her peace -- even if it means taking matters and the law into her own hands.
Life As We Know It Life As We Know It (2010) Character: Helen Berenson (uncredited)
After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.
Youth in Revolt Youth in Revolt (2009) Character: Estelle Twisp
As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.
The Odd Couple II The Odd Couple II (1998) Character: Holly
Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sunday in California. Oscar and Felix meet again at Los Angeles International Airport and rent a car in order to go to San Malina for the wedding.
Undue Influence Undue Influence (1996) Character: Dana Colby
When a senator's new wife is murdered, the prime suspect is his ex-wife, Laurel. Laurel's brother-in-law, lawyer Paul Madriani, still reeling from the death of his wife, takes on the case.
Hope Springs Hope Springs (2012) Character: Eileen, Kay's Friend
After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.
The Kid The Kid (2000) Character: Deirdre Lefever
Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Project X Project X (1987) Character: Dr. Criswell
A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.
Barry Munday Barry Munday (2010) Character: Carol Munday
Barry Munday, a libido-driven wage slave who spends all his time either ogling, fantasizing about or trying to pick up women, wakes up in hospital after a freak attack only to find that his testicles have been removed.
I ♥ Huckabees I ♥ Huckabees (2004) Character: Mrs. Hooten
A husband-and-wife team play detective, but not in the traditional sense. Instead, the happy duo helps others solve their existential issues, the kind that keep you up at night, wondering what it all means.
Bringing Down the House Bringing Down the House (2003) Character: Kate Sanderson
Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
Warren Warren (2014) Character: Claire Cavanee
After giving up on making it in the Chicago improv scene, a young comedian fatefully reconnects with the former love of his life one fall night while working at a coffee shop in his hometown. Afraid of growing old and alone like his divorced father, Warren must choose between winning her back or finding the courage to go after his dreams a second time.
Snow Day Snow Day (2000) Character: Laura Brandston
When an entire town in upstate New York is closed down by an unexpected snowfall, a "snow day" begins when a group of elementary school kids, led by Natalie Brandston, try to ensure that the schools stay closed by stopping a mechanical snowplow driver by trying to hijack his plow truck. Meanwhile, Natalie's big brother Hal is using this day to try to win the affections of Claire Bonner, the most popular girl in his high school, while Hal and Natalie's father Tom, a TV meteorologist, faces off against a rival meteorologist for weather coverage of the day's events.
The Accountant The Accountant (2016) Character: Rita Blackburn
As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.
Superintelligence Superintelligence (2020) Character: President Monahan
When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.
Awaken the Shadowman Awaken the Shadowman (2017) Character: Evette
After the mysterious disappearance of their mother, estranged brothers reunite and discover an unknown supernatural force.
Mistress Mistress (1992) Character: Patricia Riley
A comedy about a screenwriter (Wuhl) whose old movie script is read by a producer (Landau) and the search for financial backers begins. But it seems that each money source (Aiello, DeNiro, Wallach) has his own mistress that he wants put into the film. Gradually, the screenwriter is forced to make changes to his script to accommodate these backers until he finally sees no semblance of his original ideas in the writing.
Protocol Protocol (1984) Character: Ella
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
The Man Who Came to Dinner The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000) Character: Lorraine Sheldon
Broadcast of a live performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's 2000 New York revival of the classic Kaufman-Hart comedy, about a famous (and famously acid-tongued) theater critic who is forced to stay in a Midwestern couple's home and the havoc that ensues.
When Calls the Heart When Calls the Heart (2013) Character: Frances Tunnecliffe
Elizabeth Thatcher, a cultured young teacher in 1910, fears leaving her comfortable world in the city. But when she accepts a teaching position in a frontier town, she finds new purpose and love with a handsome Royal Canadian Mountie.
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story (1992) Character: Aileen Wuornos
This film is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos a prostitute-turned-serial killer who preyed mostly on truck drivers.
Getting Ed Laid Getting Ed Laid (2016) Character: The Hooker
An 85-year-old professor staying in a hotel suite in Tokyo hires a hooker for one last hoorah. Afraid taking Viagra will kill him, he's waiting for a callback from a cardiologist when a quirky hooker shows up who is only around 20 years younger than him. Funny happens as these two lonely people discover - no matter what your age, life can surprise you.
A Seduction in Travis County A Seduction in Travis County (1991) Character: Karen
An acquitted killer (Lesley Ann Warren) lusts after her lawyer (Peter Coyote), who is a married man.
Miss Meadows Miss Meadows (2014) Character: Mother Meadows
Miss Meadows is a school teacher with impeccable manners and grace. However, underneath the candy-sweet exterior hides a ruthless gun-toting vigilante who takes it upon herself to right the wrongs in the world by whatever means necessary. For Miss Meadows, bad behavior is simply unforgivable.
Hero Wanted Hero Wanted (2008) Character: Melanie McQueen
Liam Case is a garbage man whose life hasn't quite turned out the way he expected it would. In order to impress the girl of his dreams, Liam plans an elaborate heist that will culminate with him jumping in to save the day at the last minute. When the day of the heist arrives, however, the plan takes an unexpected turn and Liam winds up in the hospital.
Brampton's Own Brampton's Own (2018) Character: Judy
A struggling minor league baseball player retires and woefully returns to his small hometown, carefully dodging old wounds until confronted with the one that hurts the most - the girl that got away.
Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time (2003) Character: Dr. Ann Possible (voice)
Kim and Ron start out a new school year, only to find out that Ron's family is moving to Norway. This puts a strain on their partnership, just as Dr. Drakken, Monkey Fist, and Duff Killigan team up to find and use an ancient time travel device to rule the world. Attacking Kim in the past, present, and future, can these villians succeed? Or will an unforeseen force be more destructive?
Lucky You Lucky You (2007) Character: Michelle Carson
A professional poker player whose astounding luck at the table fails to translate into his lonesome love life attempts to win the World Series of Poker while simultaneously earning the affections of a beautiful Las Vegas singer.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) Character: Kate
Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.
Sweet Home Alabama Sweet Home Alabama (2002) Character: Stella Kay Perry
New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.
A Simple Favor A Simple Favor (2018) Character: Margaret McLanden
Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.
Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage (1991) Character: Cathy
This women in prison drama tells us a story about the mother of three children, who was falsely accused for a crime she did not commit (drug dealing), arrested and locked up behind bars.
Life Itself Life Itself (2018) Character: Linda Dempsey
As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.



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