Jane Curtin Biography: Age, Husband, Daughter, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Jane Therese Curtin, known professionally as Jane Curtin, is an acclaimed American actress and comedian who first rose to fame as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (1975–1980), where she served as co-anchor of “Weekend Update.”

She is widely celebrated for her iconic sitcom roles as Allie Lowell on Kate & Allie and Dr. Mary Albright on 3rd Rock from the Sun, earning multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for her sharp comedic timing and deadpan delivery.

With a career spanning five decades across television, film, and stage, Curtin remains a pioneering figure in American comedy known for her versatility and enduring contributions to sketch and situational comedy.

Jane Curtin
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Real Name:	Jane Therese Curtin
Stage Name:	Jane Curtin
Born:	6 September 1947 (age 78 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.64 m
Parents:	John Joseph Curtin and Mary Constance Curtin
Siblings:	Larry Curtin, John J. Curtin
Spouse:	Patrick Lynch (m. 1975)
Relationship:	Widowed
Children:	Tess Lynch
Occupation:	Actress and comedian
Net Worth:	$8–10 million

Early Life and Education

Jane Therese Curtin was born on 6 September 1947 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to John Joseph Curtin and Mary Constance Curtin. She has siblings including Larry Curtin and the late John J. “Jack” Curtin.

Raised Roman Catholic in Wellesley, Massachusetts, she attended Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart (graduated 1965). She earned an associate degree from Elizabeth Seton Junior College and briefly attended Northeastern University before dropping out to pursue comedy.

Her ethnicity is White (Irish ancestry), and was raised in a Catholic household.

Career

Jane Therese Curtin began her career in improvisational comedy with groups like The Proposition and joined the original Saturday Night Live cast in 1975 as one of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players.” She co-anchored “Weekend Update” and created memorable characters such as Prymaat Conehead, earning early Emmy recognition and establishing herself as a key figure in sketch comedy during the show’s groundbreaking early years.

Curtin achieved major career growth with starring roles in hit sitcoms, winning two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Kate & Allie (1984–1989) and earning acclaim for 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001) as Dr. Mary Albright. She also appeared in films like Coneheads (1993), I Love You, Man (2009), and The Heat (2013), alongside Broadway and voice work.

Jane Curtin‘s later work includes roles in Jules (2023), Queen Bees (2021), Godmothered, and ongoing television and stage appearances, maintaining her influence as a respected comedy veteran. Her pioneering contributions to SNL and long-running sitcom success have left a lasting impact on television comedy and inspired subsequent generations of female performers.

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Personal Life

Jane Therese Curtin has been married to television producer Patrick Lynch since 1975; he passed away in April 2025. The couple has one daughter, Tess Lynch.

Curtin has maintained a relatively private family life while balancing her long career, later focusing on family, occasional performances, and personal interests following her husband’s death.

Filmography

• Saturday Night Live (1975–1980)
• Kate & Allie (1984–1989)
• 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
• Coneheads (1993)
• I Love You, Man (2009)
• The Heat (2013)
• Jules (2023)
• Queen Bees (2021)
• Godmothered (2020)

Net Worth

Jane Curtin has an estimated net worth of $8–10 million USD. Her primary income sources stem from her decades-long acting and comedy career, including salaries and residuals from Saturday Night Live, Kate & Allie, and 3rd Rock from the Sun, along with film roles, voice work, Broadway, and other television projects.