Jane Curtin

Date of Birth: September 6, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: * (Jane Curtin is still alive as of the knowledge cutoff date in October 2023)

Biography

Jane Curtin, born Jane Therese Curtin, is an acclaimed American actress and comedian, renowned for her versatile performances on television and in film. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and began her career in the early 1970s. Curtin first gained national attention as one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), where she was a part of the show from its inception in 1975 until 1980. She became particularly known for her role as a co-anchor on the show’s “Weekend Update” segment and for her comedic chemistry with fellow cast members. After leaving SNL, Curtin transitioned to a successful career in sitcoms. She starred in the hit series “Kate & Allie” (1984-1989), which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In the 1990s, she gained further popularity for her role as Dr. Mary Albright on the sitcom “3rd Rock from the Sun” (1996-2001). Curtin’s film career includes roles in movies such as “Coneheads” (1993), “Antz” (1998), and “I Love You, Man” (2009). Beyond her work in television and film, she has also appeared in many theater productions, showcasing her range as an actress.

5 Interesting Facts about Jane Curtin

1. Jane Curtin was one of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players,” the original cast of “Saturday Night Live.”

2. She is a graduate of Northeastern University, where she majored in drama.

3. Curtin won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her role in “Kate & Allie.”

4. She is often referred to as the “Queen of Deadpan” for her distinctively dry comedic style.

5. Jane Curtin has been married to television producer Patrick Lynch since 1975.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jane Curtin

1. “I think what makes people funny is contrast, and if you’re doing a broad comedy, you have to have that anchor of reality.”

2. “I’m not a stand-up. I’m an actor who does comedy.”

3. “I never thought I’d be one of those people who’d wake up and say, ‘I’m a comic.’ I always thought I was an actor who did comedy.”

4. “The best comedy is where you make it look easy, but it’s really hard work.”

5. “Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of the latest estimates, Jane Curtin’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $16 million.

Children

Jane Curtin and her husband Patrick Lynch have one daughter, Tess Lynch, who was born in 1983. Tess has followed in her mother’s footsteps to some extent, working as a writer and performer.