Jaclyn Smith

Jaclyn Smith: Biography in Details

Who is Jaclyn Smith?

Jaclyn Smith is an American actress, model, and businesswoman.

She is widely recognized for her prominent role as Kelly Garrett in the television series Charlie’s Angel.

She is only the female lead who remains until the series ends.

Rumors, Controversy

In 2018, Simon was offered to play the lead in ABC’S reboot of The Greatest American Hero however, she rejected the proposal of the series.

Simon was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2003 fortunately, she successfully fought the disease.

Jaclyn Smith: Net Worth, Salary (2024)

As of 2024, Jaclyn Smith has an estimated net worth of $150 million.

She generates over $100 million per year in gross sales through partnerships with Kmart and other retail outlets.

Jaclyn Smith: Age(77), Family, Siblings, Ethnicity

Jaclyn was born on October 26, 1945, as Jacquelyn Ellen Smith. She hails from Houston, Texas, U.S.

She holds an American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity of Russian-Jewish, English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh heritage.

The name of the parents is Jack Smith (father) and Margaret Ellen (mother). Her father is a dentist by profession. She has also a brother named Thomas Smith.

Talking about her academic history, Jaclyn Smith completed her high school in the year 1964 at Mirabeau B. Lamar High School.

Then, Jaclyn Smith joined Trinity University (Texas) and majored in psychology and drama in San Antonio.

However, she dropped out after a year and moved to New York where she joined the Balanchine School of American Ballet.

Jaclyn Smith: Profession Life, Career

Acting career

Jaclyn started her career as a model for various TV and print ads including  ‘Breck’ hair-care products (1971),  ‘Listerine’ mouthwash, and ‘Wella Balsam shampoo.

In 1968, she was offered the role of Victoria Winters on the ABC daytime series Dark Shadows but turned it down.

She made her big-screen debut in the 1969 romantic comedy-drama film Goodbye, Columbus in an uncredited role.

In 1970, she appeared in an episode of the series ‘The Partridge Family’ in season one.

Jaclyn Smith made her first recurring role in the TV show ‘McCloud’ from 1973 to 1975. After that, she got a second recurring role in the series Switch.

The same year, she starred in the series The Rookies as Judy March.

Some of her notable recurring roles in the television series are Charlie’s Angels (1976-1981), Christine Cromwell (1989-1990), and The District (2002-2004).

Recently, Jaclyn Smith appeared in an episode of Ready or Not of the series All American in season three.

As an Entrepreneur

In 1985, she launched her first collection of women’s apparel for Kmart.

She is the one who develops the concept of celebrities developing their own brands rather than merely endorsing others.

She launched the STYLE by Jaclyn Smith wig collection, designed by hairstylist José Eber for Paula Young Wigs in September 2008.

Awards, Nominations

• Jaclyn was nominated for the Braco Otto Germany award in the category of Best Female TV Star in 1979 and 1980.
• Similarly, she was nominated for Golden Globes, the USA in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
• On November 6, 1989, she was awarded the Star on the Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Blvd.

Body Measurement: Height, Weight

Jaclyn SmithJaclyn Smith stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 56 kg.

Likely, she has light brown hair color and blue pair of eyes. She has pierced his ears.

Social Media

The actor has verified Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts.

Jaclyn Smith has more than 148k followers on Instagram, 46.3k followers on Twitter, and 613k followers on Facebook respectively.

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