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Courtney Thorne-Smith

Georgia Thomas in Ally McBeal

Photos Courtney Thorne-Smith Birth name: Courtney Thorne-Smith
Birth date: 1967/11/08 (56 years old)
Birth place : San Francisco

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Biography for Courtney Thorne-Smith

Courtney studied in Mill Valley's Ensemble; Theater Company; Tamalpais High School

Courtney Thorne-Smith was made famous by her role as Alison Parker in Melrose Place. His rivalry with Amanda (Heather Locklear) and his flagship couple with Billy (Andrew Shue) made the character of Alison one of the pillars of the series.

In 1997, after five years of good and loyal service in the role of the alcoholic and naive victim, Courtney decided to change course (she was to appear in the last episode but she fell ill). It is said to be depressed but she returns with a fanfare in one of the best American series, Ally McBeal. She plays Georgia, Billy's wife (Gil Bello), Ally's childhood friend (Calista Flockhart).

The year 2000 is again a turning point in Courtney's career. She leaves the series-she will only make two appearances later, one for the final-and finds herself the following season in a new comedy by ABC, According to Jim (unprecedented in France) with Jim Belushi in the title role . After a success that will last eight seasons, the series stops in 2009, in particular due to the fact that the two main actresses fell pregnant a few months apart.

In 2010, Courtney returned to the front of the stage by integrating the seventh season of the very popular my uncle Charlie series, currently broadcast in the United States.

Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress born on November 8, 1967 in San Francisco, California. She is best known for her roles in the television series "Ally McBeal" and "Melrose Place", as well as for her role as Georgia Thomas in the series "Samantha Who?". She also played in several films, such as "Summer School" and "Lucas".

Thorne-Smith began her acting career at the age of 17, playing in television advertisements. She then made her cinema debut in 1986 in the film "Lucas", in which she played the role of Maggie. She then obtained roles in other films, such as "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" and "Summer School".

In the 1990s, Thorne-Smith obtained regular roles in the television series "Melrose Place" and "Ally McBeal". In "Melrose Place", she played the role of Alison Parker, an ambitious young woman in love with her colleague Billy Campbell. In "Ally McBeal", she played the role of Georgia Thomas, a lawyer who works in the same cabinet as Ally. These two roles have earned him international recognition and allowed him to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.

In the 2000s, Thorne-Smith continued to work in television series, playing in episodes of "Two and A Half Men" and "According to Jim". She also played in the series "Samantha Who?" In which she embodied Georgia Thomas, a character she had already interpreted in "Ally McBeal". In 2009, she played in the film "Beautiful Wave" and in 2010, she made an appearance in the series "The Cleveland Show".

Apart from her acting career, Thorne-Smith is also known for her philanthropy work. It was involved in several important causes, including the fight against cancer and the protection of animal rights. She is also an ambassador for the Olay skin care product brand.

In summary, Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress known for her roles in the television series "Ally McBeal" and "Melrose Place", as well as for her commitment in favor of different charities.

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Award remporté: en 1999 dans la catégorie séries comiques pour son rôle dans ally mcbeal

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