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Jane Curtin

Meet Jane Curtin, a super funny actress who made us laugh on TV!

Key Facts

Born
September 6, 1947.
Known For
Being a funny actress and comedian on TV shows like Saturday Night Live and Kate & Allie.
Awards Won
Two Emmy Awards for her acting.
Famous Nickname
The 'Queen of Deadpan' for her calm, funny delivery.

Who's That Funny Lady?

Imagine a super-duper funny person who makes you giggle just by talking in a special way. That's Jane Curtin! She's an actress and comedian, which means she's really good at pretending to be other people and making jokes. She first became famous a long, long time ago on a TV show called Saturday Night Live. Think of it like a big, exciting talent show that happens every week!

From SNL to Super Stardom!

Jane Curtin started on Saturday Night Live when it was brand new, like the first day of school! Then, she got to be the star of her own funny TV show called Kate & Allie. She was so good that she won two big awards, called Emmys, for being the best actress on a comedy show! That's like winning a gold medal for making people laugh the hardest.

The Queen of 'No Way!'

Have you ever heard someone say something in a super calm voice, even when it's really silly? Jane Curtin is famous for doing that! People even call her the 'Queen of Deadpan.' It means she can be hilarious without even smiling! She was also in a movie called Coneheads, where she played a funny alien character. Imagine an alien who looks like a traffic cone!

More Laughs on the Way!

Jane Curtin didn't stop there! She was also in another cool TV show called 3rd Rock from the Sun, where she played a scientist. She's also been in lots of movies, like playing a character named Charlene in The Librarian movies. She's been making people laugh for so many years, and she's still one of the most loved funny ladies on TV!

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