Madolyn Smith
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Madolyn Smith | |
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| Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Other names | Madolyn Smith Osborne |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–1994 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Madolyn Smith is an American former actress. She is known for her roles in the films Urban Cowboy (1980), 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984), and Funny Farm (1988).
Career
Smith first came to public attention with her role as Pam in the 1980 John Travolta film Urban Cowboy, and later co-starred in the films All of Me (1984), a Steve Martin-Lily Tomlin comedy,[1] and 2010 (1984), the science fiction sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. In the early 1980s she also appeared in several TV movies, including Pray TV, Rehearsal for Murder and Deadly Intentions. She portrayed Jehan Al Sadat, wife of Egyptian president Anwar Al Sadat, in the 1983 TV miniseries Sadat, and played Ernie Kovacs' wife Dorothy in the 1984 TV movie Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter.[1]
Smith may be best known for her starring role as Tracy Whitney in the 1986 TV miniseries If Tomorrow Comes, based on the Sidney Sheldon novel of the same name.[2] She subsequently costarred in films like Funny Farm (1988) opposite Chevy Chase[1] and The Super (1991) with Joe Pesci; the 1990 TV movies The Plot to Kill Hitler and The Rose and the Jackal; and the 1990 miniseries The Kennedys of Massachusetts.
Smith guest-starred in a 1989 episode of the sitcom Cheers titled "What's Up, Doc?".[3] She also appeared in multiple episodes of the 1993 drama series Class of '96, and her last TV appearance to date was a 1994 episode of Due South.
Personal life
Born January 1, 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Smith graduated from the University of Southern California.[1] She married National Hockey League player Mark Osborne in 1988, and continued to perform under her maiden name. In 1994, in her last credited role (the Due South episode "Diefenbaker's Day Off"), Smith was credited as Madolyn Smith-Osborne.
TV and film roles
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Pam | Feature film |
| 1981 | Trapper John, M.D. | Bonnie Wicks | TV series (Episode: "That Old Gang of Mine") |
| 1982 | Pray TV | Liz Oakes | TV movie |
| 1982 | Rehearsal for Murder | Karen Daniels | TV movie |
| 1983 | The Other Woman | Cindy Barnes | TV movie |
| 1983 | Casablanca | TV series (Episode: "Master Builder's Woman") | |
| 1983 | Sadat | Jihan Sadat | Miniseries |
| 1984 | All of Me | Peggy Schuyler | Feature film |
| 1984 | 2010 | Caroline Floyd | Feature film |
| 1984 | Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter | Dorothy Kovacs | TV movie |
| 1985 | Deadly Intentions | Katherine Raynor | TV movie |
| 1986 | If Tomorrow Comes | Tracy Whitney | Miniseries |
| 1987 | The Caller | The Girl | Feature film |
| 1988 | Funny Farm | Elizabeth Farmer | Feature film |
| 1989 | Cheers | Dr. Sheila Rydell | TV series (Episode: "What's Up, Doc?") (Season 7) (as Madolyn Smith Osborne) |
| 1990 | The Plot to Kill Hitler | Countess Nina von Stauffenberg | TV movie |
| 1990 | The Kennedys of Massachusetts | Gloria Swanson | Miniseries |
| 1990 | The Rose and the Jackal | Rose O'Neal Greenhow | TV movie |
| 1991 | Final Approach | Casey Halsey | Feature film |
| 1991 | The Super | Naomi Bensinger | Feature film |
| 1993 | Class of '96 | Dean Keller | TV series (4 episodes) |
| 1994 | Due South | Mackenzie King | TV series (Episode: "Diefenbaker's Day Off") (credited as Madolyn Smith-Osborne) |
References
- ^ a b c d Richardson, John H. (June 14, 1988). "Madolyn Smith takes a shot at comedy". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 4C. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ Buck, Jerry (March 16, 1986). "Madolyn Smith Plays Bank Clerk Turned Con Artist". Daytona Beach News-Journal. p. TV-4. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ Zuckerman, Faye (March 30, 1989). "Highlights". Lakeland Ledger. p. 4C. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
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