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As one of television's most enduring talents, Courtney Thorne-Smith has done the near impossible three times over; anchoring consecutive hit TV shows for the past fifteen years. On ABC's "According to Jim," now entering its seventh season, Courtney plays the charismatic wife opposite Jim Belushi. Previously, her role as Georgia in Fox Television's Emmy-winning series, "Ally McBeal" solidified her as a top television personality. With her portrayal of Allison Parker in the much-loved primetime drama "Melrose Place," Courtney first gained international attention during her five season run.
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According to Jim star Courtney Thorne-Smith, 39, has written her first book, Outside In (Broadway Books, $23.95), in stores this week. It tells the tale of an actress, Kate Keyes-Morgan, who struggles with her body image on the set of her prime-time soap, Generations. Though Thorne-Smith, who is expecting her first child at year's end with second husband Roger Fishman, says her book is fiction, she can't deny being inspired by her years as a weight-conscious actress on Melrose Place and Ally McBeal. She spoke with USA TODAY.
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Courtney Thorne-Smith was born on November 8, 1967 in San Francisco. She attended Tamalpais High School and was a member of the Ensemble Theater Company. She was popularly known as Alison Parker on the night drama Melrose Place. She ... played Georgia Thomas on the series Ally McBeal. In addition, she also starred in movies like Lucas, Summer school, Side Out and Revenge of the Nerds II. At present, she is part of the comedy series according to Jim as Cheryl.
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Courtney Thorne-Smith is expecting a baby this winter. You may remember the actress from Melrose Place or Alley McBeal. She know stars on According to Jim. According to People, this will be the first child for her and her husband Roger Fisherman. The couple's first anniversary will ... be held around the same time. They were married on January 1, 2007.
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One of Hollywood’s most recognizable actresses, Courtney Thorne-Smith first gained notoriety for her recurring role on Fast Times, an offbeat television series based on the hit teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She has since appeared in a succession of small-screen hits, including Growing Pains, Day by Day, L.A. Law, Melrose Place, Spin City, Ally McBeal, and According to Jim, which is now in its seventh season.
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With her charming presence and captivating looks, Courtney Thorne-Smith has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses. After first gaining international attention on the primetime soap opera "Melrose Place," Thorne-Smith catapulted to further acclaim playing Georgia in Fox Television's Emmy Award-winning series "Ally McBeal." Now she can be seen in the ABC television series "According to Jim," co-starring James Belushi and Kimberly Williams.
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