J. Smith-Cameron
Biography
Jean Isabel Smith, known professionally as J. Smith-Cameron, was born on September 7, 1957, and is a prominent American actress. With a significant portion of her career rooted in the theatre, Smith-Cameron gradually made her way into film and television as she progressed in her craft. She gained notable recognition for her supporting performances, particularly as Janet Talbot in the acclaimed series *Rectify*. More recently, she has captivated audiences with her role as Gerri Kellman on HBO's *Succession*, a performance that earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2022. With her rich background in the performing arts and her ability to bring complex characters to life, Smith-Cameron has established herself as a talented figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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She Led Two Lives
1994 • Angela Anderson
Jeffrey
1995
Turtles All the Way Down
2024 • Professor Abbott
84 Charing Cross Road
1987
You Can Count on Me
2000 • Mabel
Gal Young 'Un
1979 • Elly (The Gal Young 'Un)
Harriet the Spy
1996 • Mrs. Welsch
That Night
1992 • Carol Bloom
The Year Between
2023 • Sherri
Vengeance (2022)
2022 • Sharon Shaw
Like Sunday, Like Rain
2014 • Mary
The Rage: Carrie 2
1999 • Barbara Lang
Nancy
2018 • Ellen
Man on a Ledge
2012 • Psychiatrist
Christine (2016)
2016 • Peg Chubbuck
Margaret
2011 • Joan Cohen
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
2025 • Marian Proctor
Rectify
2013 • Janet Talbot
Succession
2018 • Gerri Kellman
In the Know
2024 • Barb (voice)