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Lucy Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is a famous American actress and film producer, nicknamed Kate Jackson. She is known for her roles in the television series Charlie’s Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King.
She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and developed an interest in acting as a teenager. At age 16, she began modeling while studying acting. She took a theater history course at Birmingham-Southern College.
She also trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York before starting her acting career. Kate Jackson made her film debut in the horror film Dark Shadows of the Night in 1971 and played the lead role in the drama film Limbo.
She made her television debut in 1970’s Dark Shadows, and later played small roles in TV series like The Rookie and Baby Boom. Kate Jackson found success in TV series like Charlie’s Angels and Scarecrow and Mrs. King, in which she played major roles. She gave up her acting career in the late 2000s.
American actress
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| full name: | Lucy Kate Jackson |
| stage name: | Kate Jackson |
| date of birth: | October 29, 1948 (75 years old) |
| place of birth: | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.75 m |
| parents: | Ruth Sheppard, Hogan Jackson |
| brothers and sisters: | Janet Jackson |
| Husband • Spouse: | Tom Hart (m. 1991-1994), David Greenwald (m. 1982-1984), Andrew Stevens (m. 1978-1980). |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Rocky Brynner (1981), Nick Nolte (1977), Robert Evans (1973), Edward Albert (1970-1972), Warren Beatty, Dirk Benedict |
| children: | Charles Taylor |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $10 million |
Early life and education
Hogan Jackson and Ruth Sheppard welcomed Lucy Kate Jackson on October 29, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She grew up with her older sister Janet Jackson.
She grew up in a very affluent family; her mother, Ruth Shepherd, was a homemaker, and her father, Hogan Jackson, was the president of a building supply company. She lived with her family in Mountain Brook, Alabama, and attended Brooke Hill School for Girls.
Kate Jackson decided she wanted to be an actress when she graduated from high school. She began modeling at the age of 16 to supplement her income. After high school, she first attended the University of Mississippi, but transferred to Birmingham-Southern College during her sophomore year to study speech and theater history.
Around the same time, she began participating in theater performances. In her final year, Kate Jackson was accepted as an apprentice at the Stowe Playhouse in Vermont, but she was dissatisfied and decided to move to New York City and attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
During her time at AADA, she acted in several theatre productions, and to make ends meet, she worked several part-time jobs and continued her modelling career, which was enough to cover her expenses.
Kate Jackson began auditioning for film and television roles around the same time.
Profession
Before she began her acting career, Kate Jackson worked as a waitress for NBC and a tour guide at Rockefeller Center. In 1970, she made her debut on the long-running Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows in a small role as Daphne Harridge. She played a ghost in this popular horror show.
She gained a huge influence in the industry by playing a prominent role in 71 episodes. She then appeared in two episodes of the sitcom The Jimmy Stewart Show and made a guest appearance in the series Bonanza.
Kate Jackson made her acting debut in the 1971 horror film Dark Shadows of the Night, playing a supporting role. Although the film received negative reviews from critics, it still performed well at the box office. She then starred in the critically acclaimed hit drama Limbo.
She rose to fame in 1972 when she played one of the main characters in the police drama The Rookie. She played Jill Danko in this popular TV series. This role lasted until 1976, when she got the role that she is still known for today.
Despite the cancellation of The Rookie, Kate Jackson was still contractually obligated, so when the creators of Charlie’s Angels began casting, she was their first choice. She also suggested the title for the show’s creators.
She played Sabrina Duncan in this popular and box-office-winning action-crime drama. She was offered the lead role in the movie Kramer vs. Kramer, but she turned it down because she loved her time on the show too much. Meryl Streep eventually took over the role. Charlie’s Angels aired for five seasons and 115 episodes and was hailed as the most compelling show of the decade. Kate Jackson received three Golden Globe nominations and two Primetime Emmy nominations for her performance in the show. Her performance on Charlie’s Angels lasted from 1976 to 1979.
Kate Jackson became famous for her guest appearances in the premiere episodes of the TV series in the late 1970s. Although she appeared in fewer films during her career, she played important roles in some noteworthy films such as Dirty Tricks, Making Love, and Lovers. She rose to fame in 1983 when she played the leading role in the TV series Scarecrow and Mrs. King.
The series was a huge commercial and critical success and received numerous honors. The series aired for 4 seasons with a total of 88 episodes. Kate Jackson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her performance in the series. Since then, she has mainly guest-starred in television shows such as Twice in a Lifetime, Chicken Soup for the Soul and Project Zeta. She also appeared in television movies such as Killer Bees, Homewrecker and Family Kidnapping.
personal life
Kate Jackson has been romantically involved with many men throughout her career. She was engaged to actor Edward Albert in the 1970s. After their relationship ended, she dated actors such as Nick Nolte, Warren Beatty, and Dirk Benedict.
In 1978, she married actor Andrew Stevens, but they later divorced. After Andrew Stevens’ death, Kate Jackson married David Greenwald and Tom Hart, but neither marriage lasted more than a few years.
Kate Jackson adopted Charles Taylor in 1995. She battled breast cancer twice, in 1987 and 1989. She insured her legs for $8 million in 1987. She dated Rock Brynner (1981), Nick Nolte (1977), Robert Evans (1973), and Edward Albert (1970-1972).
net worth
Actress Kate Jackson has a reported net worth of $10 million. Her wealth has been made possible by her renowned acting career.
social media
- Facebook: Kate Jackson
