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Jean Kasem

Known For
Acting
Born
May 21, 1954 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Active Years
1976–2001 (26 Years)
Total Credits
21 credits in database
Acting Born May 21, 1954 Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1976–2001
26 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jean Kasem works in acting. Born May 21, 1954 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Donnie Darko

as Loretta Tortelli
Film

Shaft in Africa

1973

Hunter

as Wanda Crebbs

Matt Houston

1982

Growing Pains

as DeDe DeWitt

Cybill

as Jean Kasem
Film

Ghostbusters

as Tall Woman at Party

Hope and Gloria

as Candy
Film

Forces of Nature

1999
Film

Bugsy

as Loretta Tortelli
Film

On the Edge

as Nurse (segment "Happy Birthday")

Frequent co-stars

John Goodman 1 shared title
Sydney Tamiia Poitier 1 shared title
Beverly D'Angelo 1 shared title
Christopher Lloyd 1 shared title
David Hyde Pierce 1 shared title
Caroline Rhea 1 shared title
Jenica Bergere 1 shared title
Ken Hudson Campbell 1 shared title
Roman Danylo 1 shared title
Kimiko Gelman 1 shared title

Career timeline

On the Edge
Where Are They Now?
Mr. Wrong
CybillHope and Gloria
The 5 Mrs. BuchanansA Million to Juan
The Story LadyPerfect Crimes
Rock HudsonFall From GraceElliot Fauman, Ph.D.
The TortellisGolden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Growing PainsStar Fairies
HunterGhostbusters
CheersMatt Houston
Alice

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Cheers (1982) as Loretta Tortelli
  • Alice (1976)
  • Hunter (1984) as Wanda Crebbs
  • Matt Houston (1982)
  • Growing Pains (1985) as DeDe DeWitt
  • Cybill (1995) as Jean Kasem
  • Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
  • Ghostbusters (1984) as Tall Woman at Party
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  • Hope and Gloria (1995) as Candy
  • The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (1994)
  • The Tortellis (1987) as Loretta Tortelli
  • On the Edge (2001) as Nurse (segment "Happy Birthday")
  • Mr. Wrong (1996) as Self
  • The Story Lady (1991) as Sensuous Witch
  • A Million to Juan (1994) as Party Guest
  • Rock Hudson (1990) as Madge
  • Star Fairies (1985) as True Love (voice)
  • Fall From Grace (1990) as Palm Springs Realtor
  • Perfect Crimes (1991) as Sheila
  • Elliot Fauman, Ph.D. (1990) as Meredith Dashley
  • Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1987) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jean Kasem best known for?

Jean Kasem is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Donnie Darko (2001), Shaft in Africa (1973), Hunter (1984), Matt Houston (1982).

When and where was Jean Kasem born?

Jean Kasem was born on May 21, 1954 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA.

How many credits does Jean Kasem have?

Jean Kasem has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2001.

What is Jean Kasem's background in cinema and television?

Jean Thompson Kasem (born May 21, 1954) is a former American actress. She is the widow of radio personality and actor Casey Kasem. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Kasem, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jean Kasem by the numbers

21credits
11films
10TV series
1976–2001active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Cheers (1982) as Loretta Tortelli — aged about 28
  • Ghostbusters (1984) as Tall Woman at Party — aged about 30
  • Hunter (1984) as Wanda Crebbs — aged about 30
  • Alice (1976) — aged about 22
  • Growing Pains (1985) as DeDe DeWitt — aged about 31
  • Hope and Gloria (1995) as Candy — aged about 41

Full filmography (21) Born on May 21

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