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Appeared in original cast of the Broadway show, "Piaf," 1979. Also appeared at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, same year.
Left "Designing Women" (1986) in 1991 to pursue other projects and to focus on her family.
She is the 2nd of 4 children. Her parents were a teacher and a homemaker.
At age 13, Jean was diagnosed with diabetes. Originally planned to be a veterinarian, but got interested in theater during her senior year in high school. Studied theater at the University of Washington.
Met her husband when he guest-starred on "Designing Women" (1986). Delta Burke arranged for the two to meet.
Was nominated for Broadway's 2001 Tony Award as Best Actress (Play) for the George S. Kaufman - Moss Hart comedy, "The Man Who Came to Dinner."
Is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
Married to Richard Gilliland (7 June 1987 - present), 1 child [2006] |
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