Jean Smart's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jean Smart.
Jean Smart is a highly acclaimed American actress known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. With a career spanning decades, she has garnered significant recognition, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also received nominations for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, highlighting her talent across various entertainment mediums.
1999: Guinevere
In 1999, Jean Smart received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Guinevere.
2000: Role in Frasier
In 2000, Jean Smart played Lana Gardner in the NBC series Frasier, for which she later won two Primetime Emmy Awards.
2000: Independent Spirit Award Nomination
In 2000, Jean Smart received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Guinevere.
2000: Return to Broadway
In 2000, Jean Smart returned to Broadway in the revival of The Man Who Came to Dinner, receiving a Tony Award nomination.
2000: The Man Who Came to Dinner
In 2000, Jean Smart was in the Broadway revival production of The Man Who Came to Dinner, which earned her a Tony Award nomination.
2000: Primetime Emmy Award for Frasier
In 2000, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her comedic guest-starring role in Frasier.
2001: Primetime Emmy Award for Frasier and Tony Nomination
In 2001, Jean Smart secured another Primetime Emmy Award for her comedic guest-starring role in Frasier and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in The Man Who Came to Dinner.
2006: Appearance in 24
In 2006, Jean Smart appeared in 24 (2006–07), as Martha Logan and was Emmy-nominated for her role.
2007: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
In 2007, Jean Smart earned a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination along with the ensemble cast of 24.
2008: Primetime Emmy Award for Samantha Who?
In 2008, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Samantha Who?
2011: Role in Harry's Law
In 2011, Jean Smart played a role in Harry's Law and was Emmy-nominated for her performance.
2012: Harry's Law Nomination
In 2012, Jean Smart was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Harry's Law.
2015: Role in Fargo
In 2015, Jean Smart appeared in Fargo and was Emmy-nominated for her performance.
2016: Grammy Award Nomination
In 2016, Jean Smart was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Patience and Sarah.
2019: Role in Watchmen
In 2019, Jean Smart appeared in Watchmen and was Emmy-nominated for her performance.
2019: Laurie Juspeczyk in Watchmen
In 2019, Jean Smart portrayed Laurie Juspeczyk in the HBO superhero drama limited series Watchmen, receiving critical acclaim and award nominations.
2021: Mare of Easttown
In 2021, Jean Smart appeared in the HBO crime drama limited series Mare of Easttown, earning critical acclaim for her role.
2021: Hacks Premiere
In 2021, Jean Smart began starring as Deborah Vance in the HBO Max comedy series Hacks, for which she won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.
2021: Primetime Emmy Award for Hacks
In 2021, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Hacks.
2022: Primetime Emmy Award for Hacks
In 2022, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Hacks.
2022: Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2022, Jean Smart won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks.
2023: Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2023, Jean Smart won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks.
2024: Primetime Emmy Award for Hacks
In 2024, Jean Smart won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Hacks.
2025: Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2025, Jean Smart won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks.
