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Courtney Thorne-Smith

Highest Rated: 95% Whisper of the Heart (1995)

Lowest Rated: 7% Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)

Birthday: Nov 8, 1967

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

Though she made her professional debut on the big screen, actress Courtney Thorne-Smith made her career on television starring in a number of popular long-running series that turned her into a household name. After breaking in to the business with roles in forgettable movies like "Revenge of the Nerds II" (1987) and "Summer School" (1987) as well as the touching coming-of-age film "Lucas" (1986), Thorne-Smith was catapulted to superstardom as one of the standouts on the wildly popular primetime soap, "Melrose Place" (Fox, 1992-99), where she did battle with Heather Locklear while romancing Andrew Shue. But instead of being typecast as a blonde vixen, Thorne-Smith displayed her charm and wit on the quirky dramedy, "Ally McBeal" (Fox, 1997-2002), though she allegedly left due to behind-the-scenes turmoil in 2000. She jumped right into a straight sitcom with her next hit series, "According to Jim" (ABC, 2001-09), where she played the smart and sophisticated wife to Jim Belushi's buffoonish oaf. After eight seasons on the series, Thorne-Smith moved on to more guest starring appearances and a recurring role on "Two and a Half Men" (CBS, 2003-15), a testament to both her talent and ability to delight fans for over 20 years.

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Highest rated movies

95% 90% Whisper of the Heart Watchlist
76% 70% Lucas
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57% 58% Summer School
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11% 20% Chairman of the Board
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7% 35% Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
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More Bitter Than Death: An Emma Fielding Mystery
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49% Sorority Wars
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20% Beauty's Revenge
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40% Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery
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He Slid Into Her DMs
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Filmography

Movies

Credit
No Score Yet No Score Yet He Slid Into Her DMs Leah (Character) - 2024
No Score Yet No Score Yet More Bitter Than Death: An Emma Fielding Mystery Emma Fielding (Character),
Executive Producer
- 2018
No Score Yet No Score Yet Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery Emma Fielding (Character) - 2018
No Score Yet 40% Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery Emma Fielding (Character),
Executive Producer
- 2017
No Score Yet 49% Sorority Wars Lutie (Character) - 2009
11% 20% Chairman of the Board Natalie Stockwell (Character) $306.7K 1998
No Score Yet No Score Yet The LoveMaster Deb (Character) - 1997
No Score Yet 20% Beauty's Revenge Cheryl Ann Davis (Character) - 1995
95% 90% Whisper of the Heart Shiho Tsukishima (Voice) - 1995
No Score Yet No Score Yet Breach of Conduct Helen Lutz (Character) - 1994
No Score Yet 60% Side Out Samantha (Character) $403.4K 1990
7% 35% Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise Sunny Carstairs (Character) $25.5M 1987
57% 58% Summer School Pam House (Character) $33.3M 1987
No Score Yet No Score Yet Infidelity Robin (Character) - 1987
76% 70% Lucas Alise (Character) $7.9M 1986
No Score Yet 50% Welcome to 18 Lindsey (Character) - 1986

TV

Credit
No Score Yet 83% Mom Sam (Guest Star) 2020
No Score Yet No Score Yet Home & Family Guest 2019
No Score Yet No Score Yet Emma Fielding Mysteries Emma Fielding (Character),
Executive Producer
2017-2019
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Talk Guest 2011 2018
94% 79% Fresh Off the Boat Ann (Guest Star) 2016-2017
No Score Yet 84% Robot Chicken Unknown (Guest Voice) 2016
65% 66% Two and a Half Men Lyndsey Mackelroy (Guest Star) 2010-2015
No Score Yet No Score Yet According to Jim Cheryl (Character) 2001-2009
No Score Yet No Score Yet Rachael Ray Guest 2007
No Score Yet 42% Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest 2004
61% 78% Ally McBeal Georgia Thomas (Character),
Unknown (Guest Star)
1997-2000 2002
67% No Score Yet Norm Unknown (Guest Star) 2000
No Score Yet No Score Yet Ally Georgia Thomas (Character) 1999
68% No Score Yet Spin City Unknown (Guest Star) 1997-1998
No Score Yet No Score Yet Melrose Place Alison Parker (Character) 1992-1997
38% No Score Yet Partners Unknown (Guest Star) 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet Anything but Love Unknown (Guest Star) 1990
No Score Yet No Score Yet Day by Day Kristin Carlson (Character) 1988-1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet Fast Times Stacy Hamilton (Character) 1986