History of Jane Seymour (actress) in Timeline
Jane Seymour is a British actress whose career began with an uncredited role in the 1969 film *Oh! What a Lovely War*. She gained prominence with leading roles in the television series *The Onedin Line* (1972–1973). A significant role came in 1973 when she played Solitaire, a psychic Bond girl, in the James Bond film *Live and Let Die*.
February 1951: Birth of Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg
On 15 February 1951, Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg, later known as Jane Seymour, was born in Uxbridge, Middlesex.
1969: Screen Debut
In 1969, Jane Seymour made her uncredited screen debut as a teenage extra in the musical comedy film Oh! What a Lovely War.
1970: First Major Film Role
In 1970, Jane Seymour appeared in her first major film role in the war drama The Only Way, playing Lillian Stein.
1973: Role as Bond Girl Solitaire
In 1973, Jane Seymour achieved international fame as Bond girl Solitaire in the James Bond film Live and Let Die.
1973: Television Role in The Onedin Line
In 1973, Jane Seymour gained her first major television role as Emma Callon in The Onedin Line.
1975: Cast as Princess Farah
In 1975, Jane Seymour was cast as Princess Farah in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.
1978: Appearance in Battlestar Galactica
In 1978, Jane Seymour appeared as Serina in the Battlestar Galactica film and television series.
1980: Role in Amadeus on Broadway
In 1980, Jane Seymour played Constanze in Peter Shaffer's play Amadeus on Broadway, which premiered that year.
1980: Role in Somewhere in Time
In 1980, Jane Seymour played Elise McKenna in the period romance Somewhere in Time.
1981: East of Eden
In 1981, Jane Seymour played Cathy Ames in the television film East of Eden, based on the John Steinbeck novel.
1982: Role in The Scarlet Pimpernel
In 1982, Jane Seymour appeared in The Scarlet Pimpernel with Anthony Andrews and Ian McKellen.
1985: Appeared at Fashion Aid
In 1985, Jane Seymour appeared at Fashion Aid, a fashion show fundraiser held at the Royal Albert Hall in London to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine. The show's finale featured a mock wedding between Seymour and Freddie Mercury, where she wore a white lace wedding dress designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.
1986: Published 'Jane Seymour's Guide to Romantic Living'
In 1986, Jane Seymour published 'Jane Seymour's Guide to Romantic Living', starting a career as a writer of self-help and inspirational books.
1987: Pictorial in Playboy Magazine
In 1987, Jane Seymour was the subject of a pictorial in Playboy magazine, although she did not pose nude.
1988: Female Lead in War and Remembrance
In 1988, Jane Seymour played Natalie Henry in the television miniseries War and Remembrance.
1988: Role in The Woman He Loved
In 1988, Jane Seymour portrayed Wallis Simpson in the television film The Woman He Loved.
1988: Emmy Award for Onassis
In 1988, Jane Seymour won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special for her portrayal of Maria Callas in Onassis: The Richest Man in the World.
1989: Role as Marie Antoinette
In 1989, Jane Seymour appeared as Marie Antoinette in the television film La révolution française.
1990: Death of Benjamin John Frankenberg
In 1990, Jane Seymour's father, Benjamin John Frankenberg, a distinguished gynaecologist and obstetrician, passed away.
1992: Divorce from David Flynn
In 1992, Jane Seymour divorced David Flynn.
1993: Role as Dr. Quinn in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
In 1993, Jane Seymour earned praise for her role as Dr. Michaela "Mike" Quinn in the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
1993: Cast as Dr. Quinn
In 1993, Jane Seymour was cast as Dr. Michaela Quinn in the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
2000: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire
In 2000, Jane Seymour was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
2001: End of Dr. Quinn series
In 2001, Jane Seymour's television series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and its television sequels ended.
2002: Published 'Two at a Time: Having Twins'
In 2002, Jane Seymour published 'Two at a Time: Having Twins' as part of her writing career.
2003: Published 'Remarkable Changes'
In 2003, Jane Seymour published 'Remarkable Changes', adding to her collection of self-help and inspirational books.
2004: Guest Appearances in Smallville
In 2004, Jane Seymour made guest appearances in The WB series Smallville, playing Genevieve Teague.
February 2005: Citizenship in the United States
In February 2005, Jane Seymour became a naturalised citizen of the United States.
2005: Role in Wedding Crashers
In 2005, Jane Seymour had a role in the movie Wedding Crashers.
2006: Guest Roles in TV Series
In 2006, Jane Seymour guest-starred in How I Met Your Mother and Justice.
2007: Guest Starred in In Case of Emergency
In 2007, Jane Seymour guest-starred in the ABC sitcom In Case of Emergency.
2007: Sponsored children's Art Pillow contest
In 2007, Jane Seymour sponsored a children's Art Pillow contest as part of the Jane Seymour Collection, with proceeds going to Childhelp.
2008: New face of CC fashion label
In 2008, Jane Seymour replaced Selina Scott as the new face of the fashion label CC (formerly known as Country Casuals) under the Austin Reed banner of retailers.
2008: Designed the "Open Heart Collection" for Kay Jewelers
In 2008, Jane Seymour teamed up with Kay Jewelers to design the "Open Heart Collection". She also wrote and published the books 'Open Hearts: If Your Heart Is Open, love Will Always Find Its Way In' and 'Open Hearts Family' in the same year.
2010: Published 'Among Angels'
In 2010, Jane Seymour published 'Among Angels', continuing her work as an author of self-help and inspirational books.
2011: Appearance in Love, Wedding, Marriage
In 2011, Jane Seymour appeared in the romantic comedy Love, Wedding, Marriage.
April 2013: Divorce Announcement
On 12 April 2013, it was announced that Jane Seymour was divorcing James Keach.
December 2015: Divorce Finalized
In December 2015, Jane Seymour's divorce from James Keach was finalized.
April 2016: Starred in The Vortex
In April 2016, Jane Seymour starred as Florence Lancaster in Noël Coward's play The Vortex in Singapore.
April 2016: "The Jane Seymour" diamond presentation
In April 2016, while in Singapore starring in The Vortex, Jane Seymour was presented with "The Jane Seymour", a 2.08-carat cushion-cut fancy vivid blue diamond in an 18-karat rose-gold-plated platinum setting by World of Diamonds Group.
February 2018: Posed for Playboy
In February 2018, at the age of 67, Jane Seymour posed for Playboy for the third time, becoming the oldest woman to be photographed for the magazine. In the interview, she revealed that she briefly quit acting after being sexually harassed by a film producer in the early 1970s.
2020: Role in The War with Grandpa
In 2020, Jane Seymour had a role in the movie The War with Grandpa.
2020: Starred in Ruby's Choice
In 2020, Jane Seymour starred in Ruby's Choice, an Australian comedy/drama.
March 2022: Theatrical Release of Ruby's Choice
In March 2022, 'Ruby's Choice' was released theatrically across Australia and New Zealand.
2022: Title Role on Harry Wild
In 2022, Jane Seymour began playing the title role on the Irish Acorn TV series Harry Wild.
September 2023: Awards for Ruby's Choice at BIFF
On 24 September 2023, Ruby's Choice won Best Foreign Film and Best Feature Film at the Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF).
2023: Relationship with John Zambetti
Since 2023, Jane Seymour has been in a relationship with musician John Zambetti.
March 15, 2024: Release of Irish Wish on Netflix
On March 15, 2024, Jane Seymour appeared in the Netflix movie, Irish Wish, which was released on Netflix.
2025: Hosting Relative Secrets
In 2025, Jane Seymour began hosting an Acorn TV/BBC America series called Relative Secrets.
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