Jaclyn Smith facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jaclyn Smith
Smith in June 2006
Born	(1945-10-26) October 26, 1945 (age 79) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	Trinity University (Texas) (unfinished) Balanchine School of American Ballet
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1968–present
Known for	Charlie's Angels The Bourne Identity Christine Cromwell The District The Night They Saved Christmas
Spouse(s)	Roger Davis ​ ​ (m. 1968; div. 1975)​ Dennis Cole ​ ​ (m. 1978; div. 1981)​ Anthony B. Richmond ​ ​ (m. 1981; div. 1989)​ Brad Allen ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	2
Relatives	Fran Kranz (former-son-in-law)
Awards	Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jaclyn Smith (born October 26, 1945) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for playing Kelly Garrett in the popular TV series Charlie's Angels from 1976 to 1981. She was the only original female star to stay with the show for its entire five seasons.

Smith later appeared as her famous character in the movies Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) and Charlie's Angels (2019). She also starred in films like Nightkill (1980) and Déjà Vu (1985). In the 1980s, she became a successful businesswoman, creating her own brands of clothing and perfume.

Early Life and Education

Jaclyn Smith was born in Houston, Texas. Her parents were Margaret Ellen and Jack Smith, who was a dentist. After graduating from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in 1964, she went to Trinity University in San Antonio. She studied drama and psychology for a year.

Smith then moved to New York City to follow her dream of becoming a ballet dancer. She studied at the Balanchine School of American Ballet. However, her career goals soon changed to modeling and acting.

Acting Career

Getting Started

Smith began her career by appearing in TV commercials and magazine ads. She was a "Breck girl" for Breck Shampoo and a model for Wella Balsam shampoo, along with Farrah Fawcett. She also had small roles in movies and guest spots on TV shows like The Partridge Family and McCloud.

Charlie's Angels: A TV Sensation

Smith (left) with Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson in Season 1 of Charlie's Angels

In 1976, Smith was cast as Kelly Garrett in Charlie's Angels. She starred alongside Kate Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. They played three private investigators working for a mysterious millionaire named Charlie Townsend. The women, known as "Angels," only heard Charlie's voice over a speakerphone.

The show was a huge hit in the United States and around the world. It made Smith, Jackson, and Fawcett famous. They even appeared on the cover of Time magazine. The show's popularity led to a lot of merchandise, like dolls, posters, and games featuring the actresses.

While other actresses came and went, Smith was the only original Angel to stay for all five seasons. She later made special appearances as Kelly Garrett in the Charlie's Angels movies.

Movies and TV After the Angels

Smith greeting President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1986

After Charlie's Angels ended in 1981, Smith continued to have a successful acting career. She starred in the TV movie Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, where she played the former First Lady. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe award.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she starred in many popular TV movies and miniseries. Some of her well-known projects include George Washington (1984), The Bourne Identity (1988), and TV versions of Danielle Steel's novels.

From 2002 to 2004, she had a recurring role in the TV drama The District. In 2012, she guest-starred in two episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Business Career

In 1985, Smith started a new chapter in her career by launching her own collection of women's clothing for the store Kmart. She was one of the first celebrities to create her own brand instead of just advertising for other companies. This idea was very successful.

Her business grew over the years. In 2008, she added a line of home items like bedding and bath accessories. She also launched a collection of wigs with hair stylist José Eber. Her clothing lines continue to be popular.

Personal Life

Smith has been married four times. She has two children, Gaston and Spencer Margaret, from her third marriage to filmmaker Tony Richmond. Since 1997, she has been married to a surgeon named Brad Allen.

In 2003, Smith was treated for breast cancer. She shared her story to help raise awareness and was featured in a 2010 documentary about the disease called 1 a Minute.

Filmography

Films

Television series

See also

In Spanish: Jaclyn Smith para niños