Biography
Who is Jaclyn Smith?
Early life and real name
Jaclyn Smith was born Jacquelyn Ellen Smith in Houston, United States, on October 26, 1945. Her father was a dentist named Jack Smith, and her mother was Margaret Ellen Hartsfield. She grew up in Texas and graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in 1964.
Following high school, she attended Trinity University in San Antonio to study psychology and drama for a year. She then moved to New York City to join the Balanchine School of American Ballet before shifting her focus toward modeling and acting.
How Jaclyn became famous
Jaclyn Smith began her career appearing in television commercials and print advertisements, including spots for Listerine and Breck Shampoo. In 1968, she made uncredited film appearances and secured a role in the movie The Adventurers as a journalist.
Her major breakthrough arrived in March 1976 when she was cast as Kelly Garrett in the television film that launched Charlie's Angels. The program became a big international success and propelled its main cast members to global stardom.
Career highlights
Jaclyn Smith starred in Charlie's Angels for all five seasons until the series ended in 1981. She was the only original female lead to remain with the production for its entire television run, later returning for cameo appearances in film adaptations released in 2003 and 2019.
After the show concluded, she built a productive career acting in numerous television movies and miniseries throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Her work included acclaimed performances in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Rage of Angels, and The Bourne Identity, earning her a Golden Globe nomination.
Business ventures
Beginning in the 1980s, Jaclyn Smith expanded her professional pursuits into the business world by launching her own brand of clothing and perfume with Kmart. She pioneered the concept of celebrities developing independent retail collections rather than merely endorsing existing products.
Her successful entrepreneurial endeavors eventually extended into home furnishings with the introduction of bedding and bath accessories. She also hosted the competitive reality television series Shear Genius for its first two seasons starting in 2007.
Family and relationships
Jaclyn Smith has been married several times throughout her life. Her past spouses include Roger Davis, Dennis Cole, Anthony B. Richmond, and Bradley Allen.
Her marriage to Anthony B. Richmond included working together when he directed her in the 1985 feature film Deja Vu. She has maintained a prominent presence in the entertainment and business industries for decades.
Birthday and age
Jaclyn Smith was born on October 26, 1945, which makes Jaclyn 80 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jaclyn shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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