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 name

Lucy Kate Jackson

Gender

Female

Date of birth

29th Осtоbеr 1948

Age

75 years (as of 2023)

Place of birth

Віrmіnghаm, Аlаbаmа, USA

Current residence

Keswick, Virginia, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5 ft 9 in (177 cm)

Weight

139lb (63 kg)

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Dark brown

Marital status

Divorced

Ex-spouses

Andrew Stevens, David Greenwald, and Tom Hart

Children

1

Father

Hogan Jackson

Mother

Ruth Jackson (née Shepherd)

Alma mater

The Brooke Hill School for Girls, Birmingham–Southern College, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Profession

Aсtress, 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

Title

Year

Role

Night of Dark Shadows

1971

Tracy Collins

Limbo

1972

Sandy Lawton

Thunder and Lightning

1977

Nancy Sue Hunnicutt

Dirty Tricks

1981

Polly Bishop

Making Love

1982

Claire

Loverboy

1989

Diane / Mother

Error in Judgment

1999

Shelley

Larceny

2004

Mom

No Regrets

2004

Suzanne Kennerly

Television movies

Title

Year

Role

Movin' On

1972

Cory

The New Healers

1972

Nurse Michelle Johnson

Satan's School for Girls

1973

Roberta

Killer Bees

1974

Victoria Wells

Death Cruise

1974

Mary Frances Radney

Death Scream

1975

Carol

Death at Love House

1976

Donna Gregory

Topper

1979

Marion Kerby

Inmates: A Love Story

1981

Jane Mount

Thin Ice

1981

Linda Rivers

Listen to Your Heart

1983

Frannie Greene

The Stranger Within

1990

Mare Blackburn

Black Death

1992

Dr. Nora Hart

Homewrecker

1992

Lucy (voice)

Adrift

1993

Katie Nast

Empty Cradle

1993

Rita Donohue

Arly Hanks

1993

Arly Hanks

Armed and Innocent

1994

Patsy Holland

Justice in a Small Town

1994

Sandra Clayton

The Silence of Adultery

1995

Dr. Rachel Lindsey

The Cold Heart of a Killer

1996

Jessie Arnold

A Kidnapping in the Family

1996

DeDe Cooper

Panic in the Skies

1996

Laurie Ann Pickett

What Happened to Bobby Earl?

1997

Rose Earl

Sweet Deception

1998

Kit

Satan's School for Girls

2000

The Dean

A Mother's Testimony

2001

Sharon Carlson

Miracle Dogs

2003

Terri Logan

A Daughter's Conviction

2006

Maureen Hansen

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Television series

Title

Year

Role

Dark Shadows

1970 - 1971

Daphne Harridge/ Opening Voiceover/ Daphne Collins

The Jimmy Stewart Show

1971

Janice Morton

Bonanza

1972

Ellen Clark

The Rookies

1972 - 1976

Jill Danko

James at 16

1977

Robin

The San Pedro Beach Bums

1977

Sabrina Duncan

Charlie's Angels

1976 - 1979

Sabrina Duncan

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983 - 1987

Mrs. Amanda King

Baby Boom

1988 - 1989

J.C. Wiatt

The Boys of Twilight

1992

Miss Dutton

Ally McBeal

1997

Barbara Cooker

Dead Man's Gun

1997

Katherine Morrison

Twice in a Lifetime

1999

Julie Smith/ Mildred

Batman Beyond

1999

Bombshell

Chicken Soup for the Soul

2000

Professor Foley

The Zeta Project

2002

Bombshell

Sabrina the Teenage Witch

2002

Candy

Third Watch

2004

Jan Martin

Family Guy

2006

Mrs. Amanda King

American Dad!

2006

Kate Jackson

Criminal Minds

2007

Ambassador 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.

Title

Year

Role

Topper

1979

Executive producer

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983

Co-producer

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1986

Director (2 episodes)

Child's Cry

1986

Executive producer

The Cold Heart of a Killer

1996

Executive producer

Dead Man's Gun

1999

Director (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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Kate Jackson is a retired actress who starred in numerous movies and shows in her prime. The mother of one lives on her farm in Keswick, Virginia, and is fondly remembered as Sabrina Duncan in Charlie's Angels.

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