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Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Lorraine Sheldon

[Regional (US)]
Reprise! Concert, 1999
Ella Peterson [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Marlene

[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

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

Videos

News


Comedian Margaret Cho Reveals New 2025 Tour Dates

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

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

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-THON

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 Vote-A-Thon

“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 October

“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
How Did Broadway Do at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards?

At The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, numerous Broadway performers and creatives were nominated for awards for their work in television- from acting accolades to recognition for excellence in writing. Several Broadway alums took home awards including Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, and Jean Smart. Take a look at the notable winners and nominees here!
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners

Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, Jean Smart, and more took home Emmy Awards tonight. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 15. Check out the full list of winners here!
Martin Short, Christine Baranski, & More to Present at 76th Emmy Awards

The Television Academy and ABC have announced the stars slated to appear on the 76th Emmy® Awards, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. 
Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 7, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 7, 2024 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 Lead A CIRCLE IN THE WATER Reading

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Hacks star Jean Smart will lead an upcoming reading of the one woman play, A Circle in the Water. The reading will be held August 21-22 at The Duke and is by invitation only.
2024 Emmy Nominations- See the Full List

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale will reveal the 76th Primetime Emmy Award nominations from the historic El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees include Only Murders in the Building, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, The Crown, and more.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Launches Legacy Collection, New Historical Video Series

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is launching its Legacy Collection today, offering a comprehensive archive of interviews and materials celebrating the contributions of actors and performers in the entertainment industry. Learn more!
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max

Max has renewed the multi-Emmy® Award-winning comedy series HACKS for a fourth season. The series’ first two seasons received many accolades including awards from Golden Globes, AFI, Peabody, Critics Choice, DGA, SAG®, WGA and GLAAD. Season three premiered to critical acclaim on May 2 and the season finale is now streaming on Max.
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More

This May, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new version of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa to the recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!
ALL THINGS EQUAL Comes to Westport Country Playhouse in May

Westport Country Playhouse will present “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play written by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and directed by Laley Lippard, for three performances, Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.
Video: Watch First Full Trailer for Season 3 of HACKS

Max has just released the first full trailer for Season 3 of the highly acclaimed comedy series Hacks. A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles. The nine-episode season debuts with two episodes, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30. Watch the trailer here!
Photos: Jean Smart and Chely Wright Visit KIMBERLY AKIMBO

The Booth Theatre recently welcomed some very special guests! Jean Smart and Chely Wright stopped by Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and posed with the cast afterwards. Check out photos here!

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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