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Jane Curtin Biography

Birth Name:Jane Therese Curtin

Birth Place:Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 1990 American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special
  • Once served at a U․S․ Committee National Ambassador for UNICEF
  • Dropped out of college in 1968 in order to perform with the comedy group The Proposition
  • Frequently portrays ordinary characters who attempt to live low-key lives
  • Is widely recognized as the "Queen of the Deadpan․"
  • Almost lost out to comedic actress Mimi Kennedy for a part in the first season of "Saturday Night Live․"
  • Provides the narration for the audio book version of "Nature Girl․"

Awards

  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music: nominated
  • 1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication: nominated
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 1997Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010DFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Film: nominated