Jaclyn Smith
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| Long regarded as one of Hollywood's legendary beauties, Jaclyn Smith has demonstrated time and again that her acting ability matches her fantastic good looks. Whether playing an ambassador, a lawyer, a doctor or a killer, her presence on-screen is always captivating. A native of Houston, Smith studied acting and ballet from an early age. Following high school and drama study at Trinity University, she joined regional theater groups in Boston and New York. Beginning with small roles, she gained experience and eventually moved to Broadway productions of "West Side Story, " "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Bye, Bye, Birdie." While in New York, Smith was discovered by an agent who felt that her classic beauty would be perfect for television commercials. She soon signed as the "Breck Girl" and a new phase of her career was under way. To this day, she continues to be successful in commercials as a spokesperson for Max Factor and Kmart. Her relocation to Hollywood resulted in immediate action. Roles in "The Rookies, " "McCloud, " and "Switch" were followed by movie roles in "The Adventurers" and "Bootleggers." Ultimately, Smith signed to star in the hit Aaron Spelling series "Charlie's Angels." As a result she has become known throughout the world as Kelly Garrett, one of television's most beautiful detectives. Following "Charlie's Angels, " she landed a role as the lone female among three of TV's greatest stars. As Christine Cromwell, Smith was seen in the "ABC Saturday Mystery" every fourth week investigating mysteries along with Peter Falk, Burt Reynolds and Telly Savalas. Smith's extensive work in television movies and miniseries earned her the title "Queen of the Miniseries" by the nation's TV critics. Some of her top-rated projects include Sidney Sheldon's "Rage of Angels"; "Kaleidoscope"; "George Washington"; "Windmills of the Gods, " with Robert Wagner; and "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, " which received outstanding critical and ratings success. Apart from her acting career, she created a video on self-improvement - with an emphasis on creating a healthy lifestyle - for today's busy woman. This, coupled with her signature line of women's clothing and accessories for Kmart, has made her a lady of diversified interests and talents. Smith is the proud mother of two children, Gaston Anthony and Spencer Margaret, and is married to Dr. Bradley Allen. |