Courtney Thorne-Smith
Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress known for television roles in *Melrose Place*, *Ally McBeal*, and *According to Jim*.
Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress known for television roles in *Melrose Place*, *Ally McBeal*, and *According to Jim*. She was born in San Francisco, California, and began acting in the 1980s. She has also appeared in films and made guest appearances on other television series.
Early life
Courtney Thorne-Smith was born in San Francisco and grew up in Menlo Park, California. Sources describe her as beginning her acting career in the 1980s after early roles in television and film.
Television career
Her most prominent work has been in television, especially in long-running series such as *Melrose Place*, *Ally McBeal*, and *According to Jim*. She also appeared in *Day by Day* and had a recurring role on *Two and a Half Men*.
Film and other work
Thorne-Smith has appeared in a number of films and television movies, including *Lucas*, *Summer School*, *Chairman of the Board*, and *Sorority Wars*. She also served as a spokesperson for the cosmetics brand Almay.
Personal life
She married Roger Fishman in 2007. Public biographical sources also identify her as having one child.
Key facts
- She is best known for playing Alison Parker on *Melrose Place*.
- She played Georgia Thomas on *Ally McBeal*.
- She starred as Cheryl Mabel on *According to Jim* from 2001 to 2009.
- She has also had a recurring role as Lyndsey McElroy on *Two and a Half Men*.
- She became a spokesperson for Almay in 1997.
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005489/Supports: Birthplace, nationality, and major television roles.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Thorne-SmithSupports: Career timeline, early roles, *According to Jim*, and Almay spokesperson information.
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/courtney-thorne-smith/Supports: Birth information and roles in film and television, including *Melrose Place*.