Jean Smart: podcast appearances and interviews

Jean Elizabeth Smart, born on September 13, 1951, is an American actress known for her work in both comedy and drama. She gained initial prominence with her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, which she starred in from 1986 to 1991. Over her career, she has received numerous accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Her Emmy wins include roles such as Lana Gardner in the NBC series Frasier, Regina Newley in the ABC sitcom Samantha Who?, and Deborah Vance in the HBO Max comedy series Hacks. Smart has also been nominated for Emmy Awards for her performances in The District, 24, Harry's Law, Fargo, Watchmen, and Mare of Easttown. Her television work extends to roles in FX's Legion and voice acting for the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible. Her film credits encompass titles like Flashpoint, The Brady Bunch Movie, Sweet Home Alabama, Garden State, I Heart Huckabees, Youth in Revolt, The Accountant, A Simple Favor, and Babylon. She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her role in the drama Guinevere. On stage, Smart made her Broadway debut portraying Marlene Dietrich in Piaf and was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Man Who Came to Dinner. She is also set to appear in the upcoming Broadway production of Call Me Izzy in 2025.