Date of Birth: August 2, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Victoria Jackson is an American comedian, actress, and singer, best known for her work on the popular sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) from 1986 to 1992. Born in Miami, Florida, she grew up in a deeply religious family and initially trained as a gymnast. Her comedic talent was discovered while she was performing in local theater productions and doing stand-up comedy. Jackson attended Furman University in South Carolina on a gymnastics scholarship before transferring to Auburn University in Alabama. Her unique, high-pitched voice and quirky comedic style quickly made her a standout performer on SNL, where she became known for her impressions and offbeat, often surreal humor. She later appeared in films such as “Casual Sex?” (1988) and “UHF” (1989), and made numerous television appearances. In addition to her entertainment career, Jackson has been an outspoken conservative political commentator. She has written several books, including her autobiography, “Is My Bow Too Big? How I Went from SNL to the Tea Party,” which details her career and personal beliefs.
5 Interesting Facts about Victoria Jackson
1. Victoria Jackson was a gymnast in high school and performed a handstand while auditioning for “Saturday Night Live.”
2. She was discovered by Johnny Carson, who invited her to perform on “The Tonight Show” multiple times.
3. Jackson has a black belt in Taekwondo.
4. She appeared in the cult classic film “UHF” alongside “Weird Al” Yankovic.
5. Victoria Jackson has performed stand-up comedy in all 50 states.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Victoria Jackson
1. “I was not funny growing up, I was always very serious.”
2. “I think comedy is a great way to get your point across, to make people laugh about things.”
3. “My faith is everything to me. It comes before everything else.”
4. “I like to make people laugh. I want people to be happy.”
5. “The biggest challenge in comedy is keeping it fresh and original.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Victoria Jackson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $500,000.
Children
Victoria Jackson has two children with her husband Paul Wessel. Their names are Aubrey Wessel and Scarlet Wessel.
Relevant Links
1. [Victoria Jackson IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0414130/
2. [Victoria Jackson’s Official Website](https://www.victoriajackson.com
4. [Victoria Jackson’s YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/officialvj
5. [Victoria Jackson’s Book on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/My-Bow-Too-Big-Party/dp/0981993803
