Quick Facts
Born:
1947-09-06
Birthplace:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Jane Curtin
Acting
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Biography
Jane Therese Curtin (born September 6, 1947) is an American actress and comedienne. She is commonly referred to as Queen of the Deadpan. First coming to prominence as an original cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1975, she went on to win back-to-back Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series on the 1980s sitcom Kate & Allie portraying the role of Allison "Allie" Lowell. Curtin later starred in the hit series 3rd Rock from the Sun portraying the role of Dr. Mary Albright. She recreated her SNL character for the film The Coneheads and more recently appeared in The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines.
Known For
Antz
Muffy (voice)
The Heat
Mrs. Mullins
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Carol
I Love You, Man
Joyce Klaven
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Marjorie
Coneheads
Prymatt
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Charlene
The Good Wife
Judge Farley
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Residence TV | Nan Cox |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE | Self - SNL Cast Member 1975 - 1980 |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Jules MOVIE | Joyce |
| 2023 | Bupkis TV | Marie |
| 2021 | Queen Bees MOVIE | Jane Poindexter |
| 2020 | Godmothered MOVIE | Moira |
| 2020 | United We Fall TV | Sandy Ryan |
| 2020 | Belushi MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Ode to Joy MOVIE | Aunt Sylvia |