Biography
Who is Victoria Jackson?
Early life and education
Victoria Jackson Anne Jackson was born on August 2, 1959, in Miami, United States. Her father worked as a gym coach and trained her in gymnastics from the age of five until she reached eighteen.
After graduating from high school, Victoria attended Florida Bible College before transferring to Furman University on a gymnastics scholarship. She later transferred to Auburn University to study theater before leaving her senior year to pursue an acting career. Years later, she earned a theater degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Television and film career
Victoria moved to Los Angeles in 1981 and performed comedy at night. Her major television breakthrough occurred when she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, where she recited poetry while doing a handstand. She made numerous appearances on the program.
In 1986, Victoria joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, remaining on the NBC sketch show until 1992. On the program, she frequently appeared on the Weekend Update segment, where she recited poetry and performed handstands or backbends on the desk. She also gained attention for her celebrity impersonations, including Roseanne Barr, Sally Struthers, and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Political activities and writing
A self-described conservative Christian, Victoria became active in political commentary and conservative media. She supported the Tea Party movement and appeared on various political programs, including Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and The O'Reilly Factor.
In 2012, she published her autobiography titled Is My Bow Too Big? How I Went from Saturday Night Live to the Tea Party through White Hall publishers. She later released additional books, including Lavender Hair: 21 Devotions for Women with Breast Cancer and Not Dead Yet: A Lifetime of Handstands, Art and Poetry.
Personal life
Victoria married magician Nisan Mark Eventoff in 1984, and they had a daughter before divorcing in 1991. She subsequently married her high school sweetheart, Paul Wessel, a police officer, with whom she had another daughter. After her husband retired, the couple relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. Victoria was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
Birthday and age
Victoria Jackson was born on August 2, 1959, which makes Victoria 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Victoria shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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