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Jaclyn Smith was born on October 26, 1945 in Houston, Texas, United States. Public records list Jaclyn Smith as a television actor, film actor and film producer. That works out to 80 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Lamar High School and Trinity University. Awards on record include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Jaclyn Smith is one of those rare TV stars who didn't just ride a cultural moment — she defined it. As Kelly Garrett on Charlie's Angels from 1976 to 1981, she was the steady, sophisticated center of a show that was basically lightning in a bottle, and she's the only original Angel who stuck with it for the entire run, which tells you something about her professionalism and genuine love for the role. Born in Houston and educated at Trinity University, she always had a bit more substance behind the glamour than the tabloids gave her credit for. The fact that she earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and later transitioned into producing isn't surprising — this is someone who clearly understood the industry from the inside out. Now pushing 80 and still graceful, she remains the gold standard of a certain era of American television cool.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jaclyn Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャクリーン・スミス
- Reading
- じゃくりーん・すみす
- Born
- October 26, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film producer / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- Lamar High School
- University
- Trinity University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Charlie's Angels |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jaclynsmith.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realjaclynsmith/
- Xhttps://x.com/realjaclynsmith
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaclyn%20Smith
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235278
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jaclyn Smith born?
Born October 26, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Jaclyn Smith from?
Jaclyn Smith is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Jaclyn Smith do?
Jaclyn Smith works as actor, television actor, film actor, film producer, stage actor.
What is Jaclyn Smith known for?
Notable works include Charlie's Angels.
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