Jean Smart
Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Film, Television & Stage Actress Known for "Frasier" & "Hacks"
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Jean Elizabeth Smart is an American actress. After beginning her career in regional theater in the Pacific Northwest, she appeared on Broadway as Marlene Dietrich in the biographical play "Piaf." Smart was later cast in a leading role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom "Designing Women."
Smart was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for the 2000 Broadway revival of "The Man Who Came to Dinner," and she received two Primetime Emmy Awards for her role as Lana Gardner on the NBC sitcom "Frasier." She won a third Emmy Award for her starring role as Regina Newley on the ABC sitcom "Samantha Who?." Smart is also known for her recurring voice role in "Kim Possible." She's appeared in TV projects such as FX's "Fargo" and "Legion," both created by Noah Hawley, as well as in HBO's "Watchmen," "Mare of Easttown," and "Hacks." The latter three earned her Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with "Hacks" winning her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Additionally, she received another Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in 2025 for "Hacks." Smart is only the second actress, after Betty White, to win all three comedy Emmy nominations- comedy lead, supporting, and guest categories.
Smart's film credits include "The Brady Bunch Movie," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Garden State," "I Heart Huckabees," "Youth in Revolt," "The Accountant," "A Simple Favor," "Senior Moment," "Wildflower," and "Babylon." She also received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for "Guinevere."
Smart was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. She is an ambassador for the Entertainment Industry’s Diabetes Aware, which raises awareness about diabetes, especially the importance of early detection and proper management. Having lost her father to Alzheimer’s disease, Smart is also a champion for the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Jean Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Entertainers, Health, Celebrity, Diabetes, Television & Film and Entertainment.
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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jean Smart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jean Smart for your next private or corporate function.
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Jean Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Entertainers and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jean Smart for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jean Smart can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elisabeth Moss, Tracee Ellis Ross and Ted Danson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jean Smart for an upcoming event.
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Jean Smart on finding a greater purpose with age: 'I’m not taking a single day for granted'
Jean Smart on finding a greater purpose with age: 'I'm not taking a single day for granted' · "There really is a calming, sort of wisdom you...
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How Becoming a Single Parent Made Jean Smart Think 'Dramatically' Differently About Her Health
After losing her husband suddenly in 2021, Jean Smart says becoming a single parent made her think "dramatically" differently about her own...
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Jean Smart replaces Jane Adams in NBC's Craig Robinson comedy ...
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How do I book Jean Smart to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jean Smart for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jean Smart, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jean Smart or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jean Smart for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jean Smart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jean Smart, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jean Smart speak about?
Jean Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Entertainers, Health, Celebrity, Diabetes, Television & Film and Entertainment. -
Who is the agent for Jean Smart?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jean Smart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jean Smart for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jean Smart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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