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Kate Jackson Biography

Birth Name:Lucy Kate Jackson

Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has received the UCLA drama department award of excellence
  • Has been an outspoken advocate for breast-cancer screenings
  • Attended the University of Mississippi
  • Trained in acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Was a member of the original cast of the series "Charlie's Angels․"
  • Once worked as a page at NBC's Rockefeller Center Studios
  • Was in contention for the lead role in the film "Kramer vs․ Kramer․"

Awards

  • 1977Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1978Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1979Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1979Gold Medal-Favorite TV Program: nominated
  • 1980TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated