Jill Jacobson has been a working actress for over 25 years. Her work includes series, regulars, many guest appearances, television movies and several television pilots. To this day Jacobson receives requests for autographed photos.

"I love the process of acting. I love the work. I am interested in every aspect of the work: acting, directing and producing. I think it is thrilling. It literally is what keeps me going. I am drawn to both the art and the business of acting," Jacobson said.

In televisionJacobson is known for playing the role of 'Miss Jones', the sex symbol and nemesis, for two years on Falcon Crest.During the same period of time she portrayed the goofy 'Larue' on The New Gidget. Jacobson also had a reoccurring role as 'Chantal' on Newhart. She portrayed 'Vanessa' on Star-Trek: The Next Generation in the episode The Royale, which was one of the top ten rated episodes of the entire series. Jacobson's sci-fi credibility was further established as she stepped into the memorable role of 'Chalon Arroyo' on Star-Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Some of the filmsshe has appeared in include After the Storm, "Instinct to Kill,Future, Fixed, Leo and Loree and Splash. Jacobson starred in what has become a cult horror classic Nurse Sherri. Recentlyshe has been working in independent films, co-producing and acting in The Circle, which was written and directed by Yuri Seltzer. In this sci-fi styled film Jacobson portrays "Mom," a sexy and provocative woman obsessed with ecstas. "Dad"is played by David Proval. The film has received favorable reviews.

Currently, Jacobson is performing in Death of a Salesman. The play is receiving rave reviews, including a "GO!" from the LA Weekly.

"The exquisite staging is in a class of its own...perfect pacing.."

- L.A. Weekly Theater Critics

- Backstage West

Death of a Salesman premiered on Broadway in 1949, and established its playwright Arthur Miller and its main character, Willy Loman, as household names. It masterfully attacked the very foundations of the "American Dream."

Death of a Salesmanproduced by Miss O Productions
Theatre: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 South Sepulveda Blvd.
Dates: Oct 26 - Dec 15; previews Oct 26 - 27;
Schedule:Thursday through Saturday at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm
Prices:$22-$26; Odyssey Subscribers receive a $5 discount to all performances
Tickets:310-477-2055

Jacobson is delighted to return to the Odyssey Theatre where she played the role of 'Miss Alma' in Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke directed by Alan Cooke, which won a "Best Production Award". A veteran of the L.A. stage, Jill's appearances include 'Cleo Singer' in Clifford Odets' Rocket To The Moon. which she also produced and garnered six Dramalogue Awards including Best Actress, 'Honeybee' in the two character play "Listen To The Duchess" directed by Dale Launer (Ruthless People), 'Linda Rotunda' in John Patrick Shanley's Savage In Limbo directed by Shirley Knight, among many others. Currently a member of Bobby Moresco's Actor's Gym and studying with Nancy Banks, Jill was also a long time member of both Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Pacific Theatre Ensemble and studied under the late, legendary Peggy Feury.

Jacobson has always been known as a character actress and has consistently worked throughouther 20-year career. "To have longevity you have to be willing to evolve with age, to be willing to let go of the vanity. At some point you have to realize you're not the ingénue anymore and like it. Jacobson said.

Jill is looking forward to her Ruth Gordon days. In the meantime she is continuing to act and has started to produce. "I think that it is important for an actor to wear many hats," Jacobson said.

When not working, she spends most of her happiest time with her three dogs, Harry, Monty and Cleo and of course, her husband Paul, who first saw her in John Patrick Shanley's Four Dogs and a Bone at the Odyssey Theatre.