Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is an American actress, director, and producer. She is a three-time Emmy Award nominee, twice in the "Best Actress" category and once in the "Best Supporting Actress" category. She has also been nominated for several Golden Globe Awards, and has won the title of "Favorite Television Actress" in England, and "Favorite Television Star" in Germany several times for her work in the television series, Scarecrow and Mrs. King..