Jackie Swanson

Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Birthday: June 25, 1963

A pretty, young actress, Swanson made her feature debut in the opening shot of "Lethal Weapon" (1987) as the hooker endlessly falling from a building onto the hood of a car. Swanson is best known for her portrayal of Woody Harelson's amazingly rich and equally simple wife Kelly on the mega-hit series "Cheers" (NBC, 1989-93).

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Actor

Cheers
Kelly
Baby Talk
Stella
Hope & Gloria
Sister Theresa
Cheers
Kelly Gaines
NYPD Blue
Trish Howlett

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Career Milestones

1991
Recurring role on the series "Baby Talk"
1989 to 1993
Joined the cast of "Cheers" in the recurring role of Kelly Gaines, girlfriend of Woody (Woody Harrelson)
1987
Feature debut in "Lethal Weapon"
Professional debut in the Prince video "Raspberry Beret"