Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin is an American film and stage, and television actress and comedian.

Fast Facts

1. Birth name: Jane Therese Curtin
2. Born: September 6, 1947
3. Birthplace: Wellesley, Massachusetts
4. Spouse: Patrick Lynch
5. Awards: 2 Emmy Awards
6. Debut TV show: Saturday Night Live (1975)

Notable Roles

• Various roles in Saturday Night Live (1975 - 1980)
• Allison "Allie" Lowell in Kate & Allie (1984 - 1989)
• Dr. Mary Albright in 3rd Rock From the Sun (1996 - 2001)
• Joy in Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office (2007)

Quotes

"It seemed as though prior to all of the consolidation of the networks and everything, it was easier to get an individual voice heard on television, and that voice would be nurtured, ... Now it seems as though there is a formula that has to be followed, and I think the audience suffers."—Jane Curtin¹

"Comedy should be explosive, and it's pretty safe right now."—Jane Curtin²

"I'm easy. Put me in an interesting location with good people and I'm there."—Jane Curtin³

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