Courtney Thorne-Smith has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses. After first gaining international attention on the phenomenal primetime soap opera, Melrose Place, she catapulted to further acclaim playing Georgia in Ally McBeal.
Born in Mill Valley, California, Thorne-Smith first realized her love of acting while performing in her kindergarten production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She was discovered in high school when 20th Century Fox was searching for a new face to play Charlie Sheen's girlfriend in their feature film, Lucas. Soon after, she was officially bitten by the acting bug, cancelled her plans to attend Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, moved to L.A. and has not looked back since.
Her film credits include Summer School, Revenge of the Nerds II, Side Out and Chairman of the Board. She has also starred in several theatrical productions, including Masking, Rainbow, Don't Be Cruel and Sincerely Confused. Her television work includes Melrose Place, Day By Day, L.A. Law, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Anything But Love, Beauty's Revenge, Tour of Duty, First Flight, Infidelity, and Norm.
Thorne-Smith has also donned the hat of professional writer. Having started with a feature article in SELF Magazine, she has been a contributing editor for the publication and has also written for InStyle and Allure magazines. Last year she was a spokesperson for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, Race for the Cure. In support of the foundation, she appeared on the cover of Special K, Special K Red Berries and Smart Start cereals.
Thorne-Smith currently resides in Los Angeles where she enjoys relaxing with her dogs, Norman and Ed. She spends her free time reading, working out and hanging out with friends.