Jaclyn A. Smith

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name = Jaclyn A. Smith


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birthplace = Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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othername = Jax
occupation = Actress
yearsactive = 2006–present
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website = http://www.jaclynasmith.com/

Jaclyn A. Smith is a Canadian actress from Toronto, Ontario. She has worked in television, film and theater. She has appeared as a guest-star on the hit sci-fi television series Eureka and most recently returned to the big screen as Jill (aka "Jill the Thrill") alongside the comic genius of actor Eugene Levy in the latest entry of the American Pie film series, the direct-to-video "." She is also featured in the DVD's deleted scenes section, entitled "Lightening Bolts of Zeus." Smith appeared in the previous American Pie film, "". [ [http://www.jaclynasmith.com/ Official website] ]

The television role of Joan of Arx on Canada's Space Channel quickly shot Jaclyn to sci-fi stardom, making her a fan favorite of Canadian sci-fi fans from coast-to-coast. Other television credits include . She has performed for the stage with the Soulpepper Theatre Company [ [http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2006-12-14/stage_theatrereviews.php Dickens tale warms the toughest of theatre-going Scrooges] ] , Motley Theater Company, Festival of Original Theater, Not 2B Confused, Players Academy and Artists Play Showcase. Smith is also a professional dancer, having studied with the Toronto Dance Theater, American Ballet Theater and Kirov Academy of Ballet.

Jaclyn organized and hosted an Earth Hour 2008 event in Vancouver. The event had over 150 attendees and was broadcast live online. Jaclyn also wrote, produced, directed, and starred in an Earth Hour public service announcement/music video Flicking The Lights Off. [cite web
url=http://vancouver.urbanmixer.com/events/flicking-the-lights-off-may-10-2008
title=Vancouver Green Film Festival - Flicking the Lights Off
accessdate=2008-05-10] which made its debut on the Vancouver talk show Urban Rush, was screened at the 2008 Projecting Change Vancouver Green Film Festival, the Celluloid Social Club and Vancouver's Car Free Community Fest and has received thousands of hits on YouTube.

As a result of Jaclyn's Earth Hour effort, Vancouver Coastal Health invited her to join their GreenCare initiative. The strategic priority of the GreenCare programs (EnergyWise, WaterWise, TravelWise, and Zero Waste) is to reduce the environmental impact and ecological footprint of Vancouver Coastal Health. Jaclyn has pledged to continue her efforts to raise awareness about the need for less energy consumption in the future.

This talented young actress is a skilled equestrian, visual artist, sings, plays guitar and piano and has had Actor Combat training.

Jaclyn is represented by Lisa King and Michael King of King Talent in Vancouver and Toronto and Superior Talent in Los Angeles.

Filmography

* "" (2006)
* "" (2007)

Television work

* ""Eureka"" (Season 3) (2008) (Grace)
* "Joan of Arx" on Canada’s Space
* "" (Season 3) (2007) (The Good Doctor/Dan Sadler)

References

External links

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* http://just-jax.blogspot.com/
* http://www.oakvillebeaver.com/news/article/42033
* http://www.spacecast.com/interview_1941.aspx
* http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=2&article=4337