American businesswoman Jean Kasem was born to her parents, Irene Celia Thompson and Herbert Owens Thompson Sr.
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Her parents are deceased.
About Jean Kasem
Jean Kasem, a former actress, has enjoyed a diverse and accomplished career in the entertainment industry.
Following the passing of her husband, the renowned radio personality and actor Casey Kasem, she initially explored broadcast journalism with limited success.
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However, her path took a turn when she joined an acting workshop, landing roles in popular TV series like Matt Houston, Fantasy Island, and Alice.
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A notable role for Kasem was portraying Loretta Tortelli in the iconic Cheers and its short-lived spinoff, The Tortellis, alongside Dan Hedaya.
Going beyond acting, she showcased her versatility by lending her voice to animated series like Darkwing Duck, 2 Stupid Dogs, Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!, Johnny Bravo, and Mother Goose and Grimm.
In addition to her on-screen appearances, Kasem made guest appearances in movies and TV shows, including Growing Pains, Cybill, and Family Feud.
Impressively, her entrepreneurial spirit shone through as she holds twelve patents related to crib and canopy design, a testament to her innovation with the Little Miss Liberty Round Crib Company.
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