Jane Curtin

Birth Name:

Jane Therese Curtin

Birth Place:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Once served at a U․S․ Committee National Ambassador for UNICEF
Was nominated for the 1990 American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special
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․"

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

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