Jean E. Smart (born September 13, 1951) is a multiple Emmy Award-winning American film, television, and stage actress. Smart is particularly known for her comedic roles, one of the best known being her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women. She later gained critical acclaim for dramatic work, with her portrayal of Martha Logan on 24. Smart appears as Regina Newly on the ABC sitcom Samantha Who?, another comedic role which garnered the actress an Emmy Award in 2008. (via Wikipedia)

About Jean Smart

Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2001: Frasier
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2000: Frasier
2008: Samantha Who?

Spouse: Richard Gilliland

Name At Birth: Jean E. Smart

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington

Birth Date: Sep 13, 1951