Kate Jackson's biography: age, net worth, Farrah Fawcett's funeral

Kate Jackson's biography: age, net worth, Farrah Fawcett's funeral

Kate Jackson is a renowned American actress popularly remembered for her role in Charlie’s Angels. She is an exceptional actress who has starred in over 50 television shows and movies. She has been out of the limelight for some time now, but fans remember how effortlessly she portrayed various characters.

Who is Kate Jackson?
Kate Jackson at the Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium and as a nurse on The Rookies. Photo: Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images, ABC Photo Archives (modified by author)
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Kate Jackson started her career in the 1960s. She is an exceptional actress who inspired many women to pursue acting as a full-time career. Read more about her life and whereabouts.

Profile summary

Full nameLucy Kate Jackson
GenderFemale
Date of birth29th Осtоbеr 1948
Age75 years (as of 2023)
Place of birthВіrmіnghаm, Аlаbаmа, USA
Current residence Keswick, Virginia, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Zodiac sign Scorpio
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5 ft 9 in (177 cm)
Weight139lb (63 kg)
Hair colourDark brown
Eye colourDark brown
Marital statusDivorced
Ex-spousesAndrew Stevens, David Greenwald, and Tom Hart
Children1
FatherHogan Jackson
MotherRuth Jackson (née Shepherd)
Alma materThe Brooke Hill School for Girls, Birmingham–Southern College, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
ProfessionAсtress, рrоduсеr, and dіrесtоr

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Who is Kate Jackson?

Lucy Kate Jackson is a renowned American actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles in Charlie’s Angels, Making Love, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Dark Shadows.

Is Kate Jackson still alive?

Yes, the actress is still alive. Unlike at the height of her career, she seldom appears in front of the cameras. She started her career in the 1960s and has since stepped aside from the acting industry.

How old is Kate Jackson from Charlie's Angels?

The talented actress is 75 years old as of 2023. She was born on 29th Осtоbеr 1948, and her Zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Who is Kate Jackson?
Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith (L-R) ( Charlie's Angels) appearing on the ABC TV special 'Inside Television: ABC '76. Photo: American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images
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Where is Kate Jackson from?

The actress is from the United States of America, and her nationality is American.

She was born and raised in Віrmіnghаm, Аlаbаmа, by her parents, Hogan and Ruth Jackson. Her father was a business executive, and she has one sibling.

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Where does Kate Jackson live now?

The retired actress lives on a 120-acre farm in Keswick, Virginia, United States of America. She relocated to the farm to be close to her high school best friend, actress Jaclyn Smith.

Educational background

The actress went to The Brooke Hill School for Girls in Birmingham, Alabama. She then enrolled at the University of Mississippi to study history.

She was a member of the Delta Rho chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the institution. She was not there for very long.

Halfway through her first year, she transferred to Birmingham–Southern College. She pursued a course in speech and the history of the theatre.

The actress then became an apprentice at the Stowe Playhouse in Stowe, Vermont. She also enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City to study acting.

Career

The actress started her career in the 1960s. Before becoming an actress, she was an NBC page and tour guide at the Rockefeller Centre.

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She then bagged the role of silent ghost Daphne Harridge in the soap opera called Dark Shadows. Kate Jackson's Dark Shadows role paved the way for subsequent film and television show gigs.

Her first role on the big screen was in 1971. Before exiting the limelight, she starred in numerous films, television shows, and television movies. She has over 50 acting credits.

Movies

TitleYearRole
Night of Dark Shadows1971Tracy Collins
Limbo1972Sandy Lawton
Thunder and Lightning1977Nancy Sue Hunnicutt
Dirty Tricks1981Polly Bishop
Making Love1982Claire
Loverboy1989Diane / Mother
Error in Judgment1999Shelley
Larceny2004Mom
No Regrets2004Suzanne Kennerly

Television movies

TitleYearRole
Movin' On 1972 Cory
The New Healers 1972Nurse Michelle Johnson
Satan's School for Girls 1973Roberta
Killer Bees1974Victoria Wells
Death Cruise 1974Mary Frances Radney
Death Scream 1975Carol
Death at Love House1976Donna Gregory
Topper1979Marion Kerby
Inmates: A Love Story 1981Jane Mount
Thin Ice 1981Linda Rivers
Listen to Your Heart 1983Frannie Greene
The Stranger Within 1990Mare Blackburn
Black Death 1992Dr. Nora Hart
Homewrecker 1992Lucy (voice)
Adrift1993Katie Nast
Empty Cradle 1993Rita Donohue
Arly Hanks 1993Arly Hanks
Armed and Innocent1994Patsy Holland
Justice in a Small Town 1994Sandra Clayton
The Silence of Adultery 1995Dr. Rachel Lindsey
The Cold Heart of a Killer1996Jessie Arnold
A Kidnapping in the Family 1996DeDe Cooper
Panic in the Skies 1996Laurie Ann Pickett
What Happened to Bobby Earl? 1997Rose Earl
Sweet Deception1998Kit
Satan's School for Girls 2000The Dean
A Mother's Testimony2001Sharon Carlson
Miracle Dogs2003Terri Logan
A Daughter's Conviction 2006Maureen Hansen

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Television series

TitleYearRole
Dark Shadows1970 - 1971Daphne Harridge/ Opening Voiceover/ Daphne Collins
The Jimmy Stewart Show1971Janice Morton
Bonanza1972Ellen Clark
The Rookies 1972 - 1976Jill Danko
James at 16 1977Robin
The San Pedro Beach Bums 1977Sabrina Duncan
Charlie's Angels1976 - 1979Sabrina Duncan
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 - 1987Mrs. Amanda King
Baby Boom1988 - 1989J.C. Wiatt
The Boys of Twilight 1992Miss Dutton
Ally McBeal 1997Barbara Cooker
Dead Man's Gun 1997Katherine Morrison
Twice in a Lifetime 1999Julie Smith/ Mildred
Batman Beyond 1999Bombshell
Chicken Soup for the Soul2000Professor Foley
The Zeta Project2002Bombshell
Sabrina the Teenage Witch 2002Candy
Third Watch 2004Jan Martin
Family Guy2006Mrs. Amanda King
American Dad! 2006Kate Jackson
Criminal Minds 2007Ambassador Elizabeth Prentiss

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Why did Kate Jackson leave Charlie's Angels?

One of the most prominent roles the former actress bagged was acting as Sabrina Duncan on Charlie's Angels. She appeared in this series between 1976 and 1979.

Initially, she was cast as Kelly Garrett. However, the relevant officials determined that Jaclyn Smith was better suited for the role. She portrayed the character of Sabrina Duncan instead.

She left the show because she did not want to sacrifice her life for a television show. She felt it was time to leave.

Directing and producing

Besides acting, the actress was a producer and director. Below is a list of the productions she has either produced or directed.

TitleYearRole
Topper1979Executive producer
Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1983Co-producer
Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1986Director (2 episodes)
Child's Cry1986Executive producer
The Cold Heart of a Killer 1996Executive producer
Dead Man's Gun 1999Director (1 episode)

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What is Kate Jackson's net worth?

The actress has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Her wealth is the result of her illustrious acting career.

In 2010, the former actress sued her financial advisor. She claimed Richard B. Francis' actions cost her more than $3 million, causing her financial ruin.

She expressed that Francis misinformed her about the value of her estate and pressured her to buy a home she could not afford.

Eventually, she and Francis two settled the suit. The terms of their settlement were kept confidential.

Is Kate Jackson still married?

The actress is not married at the moment. However, she was previously married and is now divorced.

In the mid-1970s, she was engaged to actor Edward Albert. The two called off their engagement after a while, and the reason was not publicised.

In August 1978, Andrew Stevens became Kate Jackson's husband after a six-month courtship. The couple divorced in 1981.

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In 1982, she married David Greenwald, a New York-based businessman. The two founded Shoot The Moon Productions together. The company produced Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Their union ended in 1984.

In 1989, she met Tom Hart, a businessman who ran a Utah ski lodge. The two got married in 1991 and divorced in 1993.

Who is Kate Jackson?
Kate Jackson and Andrew Stevens attend the 30th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena. Photo: Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Archive Photos
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Does Kate Jackson have children?

The actress is a mother of one adopted child. She adopted her son, Charles Taylor Jackson, in 1995.

Did Kate Jackson have a mastectomy?

In January 1987, the actress felt something was wrong with her body, so she requested a mammogram. Medics found a lump in her breast.

A biopsy of the lump revealed she had breast cancer. She underwent five weeks of radiation therapy.

In September 1989, another mammogram revealed the cancer had returned. She underwent a partial mastectomy and reconstructive plastic surgery. The actress is cancer-free.

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Did Kate Jackson attend Farrah Fawcett's funeral?

Yes, the retired actress attended Farrah Fawcett's funeral service held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on 30th June 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Farrah Fawcett was her co-star in Charlie's Angels.

In 2010, she alleged that she was banned from seeing Farrah Fawcett on her deathbed. She expressed constant regret not getting the chance to say her final goodbyes to the actress.

Where is Kate Jackson today?

The actress is based in Keswick, Virginia, United States of America. She owns a farm right outside Charlottesville.

She is living a quiet life away from the media. Her last acting gig was in 2007, and she is now a retired actress.

Are Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson friends?

Yes, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson have been best friends for decades. Jackson even relocated to her Virginia farm to be close to her best friend.

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In August 2023, she attended Jaclyn Smith's son's wedding. The event reunited the friends, and Jaclyn Smith shared a heartwarming video featuring the former actress at Gaston Richmond's wedding ceremony.

They two had not seen each other in a minute. Jackson has not been photographed in public in over a decade.

The wedding was a lush outdoor affair, with a delightful citrusy bar and delicate floral arrangements. The best friends could not stop hugging each other at the ceremony.

How tall is Kate Jackson?

The actress is 5 ft 9 in or 177 cm tall, and her weight is about 139lb or 63 kg. Her hair and eyes are dark brown.

Trivia

  • She was nominated for three Primetime Emmys.
  • She was listed among the twelve Promising New Actors of 1972 in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 34.
  • She turned down a role in Kramer vs. Kramer because of scheduling conflicts with Charlie's Angels.
  • She had her long legs insured for $8 million in 1987.
  • She is Spencer Margaret Richmond's godmother. Spencer is Jaclyn Smith's daughter.

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