Jill Jacobson Passes Away at 70: Notable Actress Known for 'Falcon Crest'
We're truly unfortunate to bid farewell to our enchanting, profoundly emotional, rib-ticklingly humorous, subtly provocative client, Jill Jacobson," shared her manager, Ben Padula, in a statement. "Jill was a fiery, natural-born performer with comic timing reminiscent of a Marx Brothers' skit and old-Hollywood charm straight from its golden era. She took us on countless exciting journeys and was always a hoot. Thank you, Jill. We'll meet again in our dreams."
Jacobson was born in Texas and subsequently graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a B.S. in Radio, TV, and Film Performance, before she migrated to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Her debut role was in the 1977 slasher horror film Nurse Sherri as a hospital nurse who gets possessed by an evil spirit. Her early guest appearances included the series Harper Valley PTA, The Devlin Connection, and Crazy Like a Fox.
During this period, Jacobson also played Erin Jones, Richard Channing’s (David Selby) assistant on Falcon Crest, and had a recurring role as Larue Wilson in the first-run syndicated comedy The New Gidget.
"Jill's comic timing was outstanding," recalled her The New Gidget co-star, Caryn Richman. "Her infectious energy and zest for life made our time on set a delightful experience." The two remain close friends, reflecting the deep connections Jill made with most people she met.
Further guest roles on Jacobson's resume include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek:Deep Space Nine, Newhart, Castle, Who's the Boss?, Quantum Leap, Arliss and Murphy Brown. She also made appearances in several TV movies and had a minor role in Ron Howard's 1984 film, Splash.
Outside of acting, Jacobson was an ardent advocate and volunteer for the American Cancer Society.
Jill Jacobson's acting career in Los Angeles included a role on the prime-time soap opera 'Falcon Crest' as Erin Jones, and she also had a recurring part in the comedy series 'The New Gidget'. Falcon Crest and The New Gidget were two of her notable television projects during this period.
Jill Jacobson, the prominent actor, was deeply involved with the American Cancer Society as an advocate and volunteer, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community outside of her acting career.
