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STAGE CREDITS

The Man Who Came to Dinner
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Lorraine Sheldon
Bells Are Ringing
[Regional (US)]
Reprise! Concert, 1999
Ella Peterson [Replacement]
Piaf
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Marlene
A History of the American Film
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1979
Performer

Movies

Hoodlums
[ 1980 ] Carol
Flashpoint
[ 1984 ] Doris
Protocol
[ 1984 ] Ella
Fire with Fire
[ 1986 ] Sister Maria
Project X
[ 1987 ] Dr. Criswell
Baby Talk
[ 1992 ] Narrator
Mistress
[ 1992 ] Patricia Riley
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
[ 1993 ] Kate
Whisper of the Heart
[ 1995 ] Asako Tsukishima
The Brady Bunch Movie
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Dena Dittmeyer
Edie & Pen
[ 1996 ] Wendy the Waitress
The Odd Couple II
[ 1998 ] Holly
Guinevere
[ 1999 ] Deborah Sloane
Forever Fabulous
[ 1999 ] Loreli Daly
The Kid
[ 2000 ] Deirdre Lafever
Snow Day
[ 2000 ] Laura Brandston
Sweet Home Alabama
[ 2002 ] Stella Kay Perry
Bringing Down the House
[ 2003 ] Kate Sanderson
Garden State
[ 2004 ] Carol
I Heart Huckabees
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Hooten
Lucky You
[ 2007 ] Michelle Carson
Hero Wanted
[ 2008 ] Melanie McQueen
Youth in Revolt
[ 2009 ] Estelle Twisp
Barry Munday
[ 2010 ] Carol Munday
Hope Springs
[ 2012 ] Eileen, Kay's Friend
Waking
[ 2013 ] Dr. Hinton
When Calls the Heart: The Movie
[ 2013 ] Jean Smart
Warren
[ 2014 ] Claire Cavanee
Miss Meadows
[ 2014 ] Mother Meadows
The Accountant
[ 2016 ] Rita Blackburn
Awaken the Shadowman
[ 2017 ] Evette
Brampton's Own
[ 2018 ] Judy
Life Itself
[ 2018 ] Linda
A Simple Favor
[ 2018 ] Margaret McLanden
Superintelligence
[ 2020 ] President Monahan
Senior Moment
[ 2021 ] Caroline Summers
Babylon
[ 2022 ] Elinor St. John

TV Shows

24
Martha Logan
Big Mouth
Depression Kitty
Center of the Universe
Kate Barnett
Designing Women
Charlene Frazier Stillfield
Dirty John
Arlane Hart
Frasier
Lana Gardner, Lorna Lynley
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Katherine Miller
Hacks
Deborah Vance
Harry's Law
D.A. Roseanna Remmick
Hawaii Five-0
Governor Pat Jameson
Hey Arnold!
Reba Heyerdahl, Phoebe's Mother
High Society
Ellie Walker
In-Laws
Marlene Pellet
Kim Possible
Dr. Ann Possible
Legion
Dr. Melanie Bird
Maximum Security
Dr. Allison Brody
Samantha Who?
Regina Newly
Sirens
Nora Farrell, Johnny's Mother
Static Shock
Mrs. Foley, Maggie Foley
The District
Detective Sherry Regan
Hacks
[ 2021-2024 ] Deborah Vance

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Jean Smart, The Man Who Came to Dinner

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jean Smart, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove

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Broadway Streaming Guide April 2025: Where to Watch ÉTOILE, Y2K, & More Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide April 2025: Where to Watch ÉTOILE, Y2K, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

Spring has sprung, and as April kicks off, a selection of new titles for the Broadway fan will be available to stream. Take a look at the lineup here, which includes the Rachel Zegler flick Y2K, the dance series Étoile, and more!
THE STUDIO Guest Stars Unveiled: Jean Smart, Aaron Sorkin, & More to Appear in New A Photo
THE STUDIO Guest Stars Unveiled: Jean Smart, Aaron Sorkin, & More to Appear in New Apple Series
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

Bryan Cranston, Jean Smart, Aaron Sorkin, Greta Lee, and more will appear as guest stars in the upcoming Apple TV+ series The Studio, led by Seth Rogen. Take a look at the full list here!
Creative Team Set For CALL ME IZZY Starring Jean Smart Photo
Creative Team Set For CALL ME IZZY Starring Jean Smart
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The full creative team has been set for the world premiere of Call Me Izzy, starring Jean Smart in her first return to Broadway in 25 years. Learn more here!
Video: HACKS Sets Season 4 Premiere; Watch the First Trailer Photo
Video: HACKS Sets Season 4 Premiere; Watch the First Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Season four of the Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award-winning Max Original comedy series Hacks debuts Thursday, April 10 at 6:00 P.M. on Max. Watch the new trailer now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 11, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 11, 2025
by - Mar 11, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jean Smart Will Return to Broadway in One-Woman Show CALL ME IZZY Photo
Jean Smart Will Return to Broadway in One-Woman Show CALL ME IZZY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart will return to Broadway this summer in the world premiere of one-woman show, Call Me Izzy. Learn more here!
Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, & More Join Season Four of HACKS Photo
Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, & More Join Season Four of HACKS
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

The Max Original comedy series HACKS has added Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, and Eric Balfour as guest stars to the highly anticipated fourth season, debuting this spring.
Elton John's Academy Award Viewing Party Raises Over $8.6 Million Photo
Elton John's Academy Award Viewing Party Raises Over $8.6 Million
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Last night, the Elton John AIDS Foundation hosted its 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party, raising over $8.6 million in support of the Foundation’s mission to end AIDS. 
EMILIA PEREZ, Timothée Chalamet and More Take Home Screen Actors Guild Awards Photo
EMILIA PEREZ, Timothée Chalamet and More Take Home Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the top winners of the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Timothée Chalamet and Emilia Perez took center stage. Explore the full list of 2025 SAG Awards winners and notable snubs.
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List! Photo
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Wicked is among the big winners at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. The film took home three awards. Check out the full list of winners for the Critic's Choice Awards here!
PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's  Photo
PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

The producers of Pen Pals have announced a special added performance on Saturday, January 18 at 2 PM and 8PM with Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. The show runs through February 9, 2025, at St. Clement's Theatre,
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations Photo
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
Chappell Roan to Perform at Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Photo
Chappell Roan to Perform at Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced that GRAMMY® Award nominated popstar and Midwest Princess Chappell Roan will perform at the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party in West Hollywood, CA on March 2, 2025.
EMILIA PEREZ, WICKED Movie, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners Photo
EMILIA PEREZ, WICKED Movie, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025

Emilia Perez, the Wicked movie, Kieran Culkin, Jean Smart, and more took home awards at the 82nd Golden Globes. The Wicked movie won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Emilia Perez took home four awards, including Best Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy. Check out the full list of winners here!
Comedian Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates Photo
Comedian Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Margaret Cho, the five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian/actress who has been touring her hilarious stand-up comedy shows in North America for over four decades has added brand new 2025 dates to her highly successful Live and LIVID! tour. 
2025 Golden Globes - Full List of Nominations Photo
2025 Golden Globes - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Wicked, Emilia Perez, A Complete Unknown, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes! Check out the full list of nominees, including Colman Domingo, Eddie Redmayne, Denzel Washington, and more!
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards Photo
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, Eddie Redmayne, Bridget Everett, Martin Short, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards. Check out the full list!
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THO Photo
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vot Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Premiere 50th Season This Month; Ariana Grande to Host in Octo Photo
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Premiere 50th Season This Month; Ariana Grande to Host in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

“Saturday Night Live” will launch its milestone 50th season on Sept. 28 with Jean Smart hosting for the first time. Ariana Grande will host “SNL” for the second time on Oct. 12
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jean Smart been in?

Jean Smart has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jean Smart been in?

Jean Smart has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jean Smart been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Man Who Came to Dinner and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Last Summer at Bluefish Cove.

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