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Jane Curtin

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Jane Curtin

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Born September 6, 1947Age 79

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Jane Curtin is an American actor and comedian who was a member of Saturday Night Live’s original cast from 1975 to 1980. She anchored Weekend Update and played Prymaat Conehead, later returning to the character in the film Coneheads.

Curtin’s television comedy career continued with Allie Lowell in Kate & Allie, a role that earned her two Emmy Awards, and Dr. Mary Albright in 3rd Rock from the Sun. Her work also includes film appearances and roles in television drama. Across these projects, she carried her experience in ensemble sketches into sitcom characters and longer-form screen performance.

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