Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jean Smart
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jean Smart made an impact.
Jean Smart is a celebrated American actress known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. Her illustrious career has garnered significant recognition, including six Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also received nominations for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, highlighting her broad range of talent and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
1986: Working on Designing Women
In 1986, Jean Smart met Richard Gilliland while working on the set of Designing Women (1986–93), where he played J.D. Shackelford.
2000: Independent Spirit Award nomination
In 2000, Jean Smart earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Guinevere.
2000: Emmy Award for Frasier
In 2000, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her comedic performance in a guest-starring role in Frasier.
2001: Tony Nomination and Emmy Award
In 2001, Jean Smart was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in The Man Who Came to Dinner and also won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in Frasier.
2007: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
In 2007, Jean Smart earned a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination along with the ensemble cast of the drama series 24.
2008: Emmy Award for Samantha Who?
In 2008, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Samantha Who?
2016: Grammy Nomination
In 2016, Jean Smart was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Patience and Sarah.
2021: Emmy Award for Hacks
In 2021, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Hacks.
2022: Emmy Award for Hacks
In 2022, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Hacks.
2022: Critics' Choice Television Award for Hacks
In 2022, Jean Smart won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks.
2023: Critics' Choice Television Award for Hacks
In 2023, Jean Smart won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks.
2024: Emmy Award for Hacks
In 2024, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Hacks.
2025: Critics' Choice Television Award for Hacks
In 2025, Jean Smart won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks.
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