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Lucy Kate Jackson
October 29, 1948 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
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Lucy Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948), known as Kate Jackson, is an American actress, producer, and director. She became famous for her starring roles in two popular television shows. She played the smart and resourceful Sabrina Duncan in Charlie's Angels from 1976 to 1979. She also starred as the clever housewife Amanda King in Scarecrow and Mrs. King from 1983 to 1987.
For her acting, Jackson was nominated for three Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. She began her career in the late 1960s and appeared in shows like Dark Shadows and The Rookies. Her role in Charlie's Angels made her so popular that she appeared on the cover of Time magazine with her co-stars.
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Early Life and Education
Kate Jackson was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Her parents were Ruth and Hogan Jackson. As a young woman, she attended the Brooke Hill School for Girls.
After high school, Jackson went to the University of Mississippi to study history. She later transferred to Birmingham–Southern College to take classes in speech and theater. To gain acting experience, she worked as an apprentice at a playhouse in Stowe, Vermont. Soon after, she moved to New York City to study acting at the famous American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Acting Career
First Roles
Before becoming a star, Jackson worked as a tour guide for the NBC television network in New York. Her first major acting role was on the spooky daytime TV show Dark Shadows, where she played a ghost named Daphne Harridge. In 1971, she also starred in the movie Night of Dark Shadows, which was based on the show.
From 1972 to 1976, Jackson played nurse Jill Danko in the police drama The Rookies. The show followed the lives of young police officers. While working on the series, she became interested in directing and editing. She also acted in a few TV movies during this time.
Becoming a Star with 'Charlie's Angels'
In 1975, the producers of The Rookies offered Jackson a role in a new show about three female private detectives. Jackson suggested they call the show Charlie's Angels. She was first offered the role of Kelly Garrett, but she chose to play Sabrina Duncan instead.
Charlie's Angels became a huge hit when it first aired in 1976. Jackson, along with co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Farrah Fawcett, became international stars. They were so famous that they appeared together on the cover of Time magazine. Jackson was often seen as the leader of the group on the show. After three successful seasons, she decided to leave Charlie's Angels to work on other projects.
'Scarecrow and Mrs. King'
In 1983, Jackson returned to television in another hit series, Scarecrow and Mrs. King. She played Amanda King, a single mother whose life changes when she meets a secret agent named Lee Stetson, played by Bruce Boxleitner. Together, they solved spy cases while trying to keep their work a secret.
Jackson also co-produced the show through her own company. Scarecrow and Mrs. King was very popular and ran for four seasons. For her role, Jackson won three Bravo Golden Otto Awards in Germany, a prize voted on by fans.
Later Work and Health Advocacy
In the late 1980s, Jackson faced serious health challenges. In 1987, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery. She bravely returned to work on Scarecrow and Mrs. King while receiving treatment. A second surgery was needed in 1989. In 1995, she also had open-heart surgery to fix a problem she was born with.
After her recovery, Jackson began to speak publicly about health. She wanted to help others by sharing her story. In 2003, the American Heart Association gave her an award for her work in raising awareness about heart health.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Jackson continued to act in many TV movies. In 2007, she had a guest role on the show Criminal Minds as the mother of agent Emily Prentiss. This was her last acting role.
Personal Life
In the mid-1970s, Jackson was engaged to actor Edward Albert. She was married three times. In 1995, Jackson adopted a son, Charles.
After many years away from public events, Jackson appeared at a wedding for her friend Jaclyn Smith's son in August 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Kate Jackson para niños
