The aileen wuornos story while smarts version in the tv movie was no match for charlize therons version from the blockbuster film monster, it was jarring for those of us who knew her as charlene to see. The point of most of broomfields documentaries is the rashomonlike unknowability of truth he ventures into scuzzy outlands, boom mike in hand, and tries to get people to talk to him, like michael moore only a lot more fearless. It also includes childhood nightmare flashback sequences reminiscent of 70s colour. A more recent film, damsel of death, premiered at a film festival in new york, promising in an advertisement, youve seen ted bundy, son of sam, jeffrey. On tv, jean smart played wuornos in the film overkill. Feb 08, 2017 sure, charlize theron would win a best actress oscar for her portrayal of prostituteturnedserial killer aileen wuornos in 2003s monster. The aileen wuornos story 1992 starred jean smart and park overall. Jean smart shines in a stunning performance as aileen wuornos, the.
Jean smart is bad as wuornos and the film is incompetent. Watchmens jean smart on her tv journey from sweet to salty. Jean smart age, height, weight, bikini, measurements, husband. Notably she portrayed serial killer, aileen wuornos, in the tv movie, overkill. Hitchhiking hooker aileen wuornos jean smart occasionally pumps her tricks full of bullets, but the film spends less time on her murder spree. The aileen wuornos story 1992 starred jean smart as aileen. Mar 26, 2018 on tv, jean smart played wuornos in the film overkill. Jean smart biography facts, childhood, family life. When designing women wrapped its iconic and historic run in 1991, jean smart went on to costarring in tv movies. Mar 24, 2004 m onster isnt the first film to have been made about aileen wuornos. For the last 40 or so years, jean smart has been many different people.
From 1993 to 1999, smart got the opportunity to act in several films including homeward bound. Several tv series and television films followed, including overkill, the critically acclaimed story of serial killer aileen wuornos, high society, in which she played neurotic novelist ellie walker opposite mary mcdonnell an americanized version of the british phenomenon absolutely fabulous, peter tolans comedy style and substance. Jean smart biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Jean smart, however, was taking her daughter to school. Unafraid to take the sort of risks necessary to keep her career and her personal. She got her first credit role in a play called last summer at bluefish cove in 1981. This is just bad acting filling in for a mediocre movie, and bad directing trying to make up for absence of quality. This film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos a prostituteturned. She was scarily convincing as serial killer aileen wuornos in overkill, years before charlize theron snagged an oscar for playing the same part in monster. Apr 09, 2019 in 1992, a tv movie was aired starring jean smart as aileen. She was the naive and sweet charlene on designing women. Early in the movie, a ranking detective, reflecting male sexism, scoffs at.
She is best recognized for appearing in the plays piaf and the man who came to dinner. But it was not until an encouraging high school teacher suggested she pursue acting that smart took her knack for performance seriously. This unofficial fansite photo archive is comprehensive of various section dedicated to promote the amazing actor and wonderful woman that lisa is. Nov 25, 2019 for the last 40 or so years, jean smart has been many different people. The hit sitcom designing women jumpstarted her career in 1986 and introduced her to costar and future husband richard gilliland. This film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos a prostituteturnedserial killer. Wuornos was portrayed as a monster, and a tv movie starring jean smart and park overall debuted around that time. Watchmens jean smart on her tv journey from sweet to. In the words of my mother, jean smart wasnt gritty enough to play aileen wuornos. Aileen carol wuornos deathpenaltyusa, the database of. The incredible journey, the brady bunch movie, edie and. With jean smart, park overall, tim grimm, ernie lively.
The aileen wuornos story tv movie 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. The aileen wuornos story 1992 based on the case of a florida woman jean smart convicted of serial killings she claimed were selfdefense. He must pay both arlene and steven, watching an ever despondent wuornos growing angry in court and screaming obscenities at the judge and juries. One of the rare female serial killers on record, wuornos was eventually charged with murdering seven men on lonely florida roads. After beginning her career in regional theater in the pacific northwest, she appeared on broadway in 1981, as marlene dietrich in the biographical play piaf. The aileen wuornos story 1992 and lily rabe tackled the character in 2015 on american horror story. Jean smart celebrity profile check out the latest jean smart photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Jean smart, the best thing in this tv movie, is not a bad casting job for aileen wuornos, its this movie that lets her down. Sep 15, 2016 for viewers who fondly recall jean smart as sweetbut. The aileen wuornos story jean smart park overall tim grimm 1992 based on the case of a florida woman jean smart convicted of serial killings she claimed were selfdefense. One of the rare female serial killers on record, wuornos was eventually charged with murdering seven men on lonely.
Jean smart age, height, weight, bikini, measurements. The aileen wuornos story, 1992, directed by peter levin, with jean smart, park overall, tim grimm, at turner classic movies. Monster movie true story aileen wuornos women serial. In 1992, the same year after wuornos was convicted of killing mallory, the lifetime cable network aired the madefortelevision movie overkill. Seattle native jean smart was born on september, 1951. The selling of a serial killer is worth a look for more than just postmonster curiosity. Big stretch for actress cast in wuornos role orlando sentinel. Nick broomfield on aileen wuornos film the guardian.
This film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos a prostituteturnedserial killer who preyed mostly on truck drivers. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to viciously violate, tie her up, beat her up, then rape her or rape her and take her money, andor harmfully rape her while she was working as a prostitute, that was her reason why the killings. While the movie does not purport to offer a larger message or moral. Big stretch for actress cast in wuornos role orlando. Aileen carol wuornos 29 february 1956 9 october 2002 was an american serial killer who killed seven men in florida in 1989 an 1990.
The aileen wuornos story aired, starring jean smart bringing down the house, 2003. Aileen carol lee wuornos pralle was an american serial killer and prostitute who murdered. For viewers who fondly recall jean smart as sweetbut. Jan 01, 2000 hitchhiking hooker aileen wuornos jean smart occasionally pumps her tricks full of bullets, but the film spends less time on her murder spree than on her dimwitted best friend park overall. Other media an operatic adaptation of wuornos life events premiered at san franciscos yerba buena center for the arts on june 22, 2001. Jean smart, in a radical acting departure, hurls herself into the sordid. It also never really scratches beneath the surface like monster does. Jean elizabeth smart born september, 1951 is an american actress. Aileens life story has twice been dramatized on film. When the detectives investigate each of the murder scenes, they dramatically state the title. In 1992, peter levin made a tv movie called overkill, starring jean smart. Originally planned to be a veterinarian, but got interested in theater during her senior year in high school.
A versatile and gifted actress, jean smart continues to exhibit her extraordinary talents in theater, television, and film. Wuornos was the subject of numerous tv documentary episodes. Notably, smart played aileen wuornos in the made for tv movie overkill. In 1992, a tv movie was aired starring jean smart as aileen. Smart was 40 when she left the series to try her luck in movies. More esoteric takes followed in the form of wuoronos, an opera performed at the yerba center for the arts in san francisco, and iron lady, a musical tribute by avantgarde. The aileen wuornos story at 9 tonight on channels 2, 8.
The aileen wuornos story stars jean smart as the title character. But the actress has been shapeshifting for decades in roles as wideranging as serial killer aileen wuornos in the tv movie overkill. Dont let actress jean smart s filmography fool you, because though she seems to have a penchant for appearing in fairly lighthearted fare of the familyoriented variety, she possesses all the skill of the most talented dramatic stage and screen actresses around. M onster isnt the first film to have been made about aileen wuornos. Low quality but the only version i have been able to find. Aileen wuornos was a prostitute with a lesbian lover who murdered her clients.
Dec 03, 2007 aileen wuornos part 1 of 6 true crime story. Sure, charlize theron would win a best actress oscar for her portrayal of prostituteturnedserial killer aileen wuornos in 2003s monster. Smart was later cast in a leading role as charlene frazier stillfield on the cbs sitcom designing women, which she starred in from 1986 to 1991. Just trying to get in to see wuornos proves to be a challenge for broomfield. You asked to see the monster crime documentary real stories duration.
Growing up, smart was a bit of ham and she and her sister used to put on plays for neighbors. It erases and ignores some major things about the real story, most specifically, her lesbian relationship. In trying to guess which wellknown television actress plays serial killer aileen wuornos in an upcoming tv movie, you could go down a very long list of names without ever coming close. From a designing woman to a fargo mob boss, emmy nominee. We claim no rights to know her personally and its absolutely respectful of her privacy and paparazzifree please note. Jean smart is an american actress, known for her work in theatre, tv and films.
But the actress has been shapeshifting for decades in roles as wideranging as serial killer aileen wuornos in the tv movie overkill and a whistleblowing first lady on 24. Smarts other role includes as ory baxter in the television series of the yearling which was telecasted in the year 1994. Monster is the second film depiction of wuornos, following 1992s madefortv movie overkill. She started her acting career with regional theatre performances. The aileen wuornos story 1992 directed by peter levin. In 1992, peter levin made a tv movie called overkill, starring jean smart, which i felt had nothing to do with who wuornos. Jean smart is an american stage, film, and television actress. Jan 29, 2020 when designing women wrapped its iconic and historic run in 1991, jean smart went on to costarring in tv movies.
Sep 19, 2016 but the actress has been shapeshifting for decades in roles as wideranging as serial killer aileen wuornos in the tv movie overkill and a whistleblowing first lady on 24. Dont let actress jean smarts filmography fool you, because though she seems to have a penchant for appearing in fairly lighthearted fare of the familyoriented variety, she possesses all the skill of the most talented dramatic stage and screen actresses around. Special victims unit episode chameleon maggie peterson sharon lawrence, a prostitute who murders her johns is based on wuornos. Welcome to being jean smart, your online resource dedicated to actress jean smart. Jean smart shines in a stunning performance as aileen wuornos, the woman convicted of seven murders in florida that stumped investigators for months before her arrest wuornos and buddy tyria. Unafraid to take the sort of risks necessary to keep her career and her personal life in fair balance, fans balked when smart left.
Jean smart, born as jean elizabeth smart, is an american stage, film, and television actress who has appeared in numerous hit projects till date. The tv movie version is still essential viewing for any wuornos fan. Since completing her bachelor of fine arts degree at the university of washington, smart s career has launched into worldwide critical acclaim. Jean smart as frances tunnecliffe on when calls the heart. The killing spree took place between 1990 and 1991, thus this 1992 tv. Jean smart celebrity profile check out the latest jean smart photo gallery, biography, pics. But 11 years before that film, smart tackled the same. Critic roger ebert praised the film and called smarts character portrayal calculating.
The aileen wuornos story which got released in 1992. The birth of their son conner prompted smart to reassess her career. Smart also did the role of aileen wuornos in the television movie titled overkill. Wuornos has been mentioned on the crime television series criminal minds. Based on the true story of the 1990 police investigation of a series of murders which finally led to the tracking down of aileen wuornos, the usas first.
The aileen wuornos story 1992, in which she essayed the role of americas most notorious female serial killer. This film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos a prostituteturnedserial. The killing spree took place between 1990 and 1991, thus this 1992 tv movie could pat itself on the back for its timeliness. Monster isnt the first film to have been made about aileen wuornos.
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