Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress born on November 8, 1967, standing at a height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.68 meters. She is widely recognized for her captivating performances in various television shows and films.
One of her most notable roles is Alison Parker on the popular television series Melrose Place. Additionally, she played the character Georgia Thomas on Ally McBeal, and Cheryl Mabel in the sitcom According to Jim. Furthermore, she made a recurring appearance as Lyndsey McElroy in the hit television show Two and a Half Men.
Born in San Francisco, California, Courtney grew up in the charming suburb of Menlo Park, which lies south of San Francisco. Her father, Walter Smith, was a computer market researcher, and her mother, Lora, was a therapist. Unfortunately, Courtney's parents divorced when she was just seven years old, and she spent her childhood living with both parents at different stages.
Courtney has an older sister, Jennifer, who is a successful advertising executive. She attended Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, California, and later graduated from Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California, in 1985. During her high school years, she was actively involved with the Ensemble Theater Company in Mill Valley, where she honed her acting skills.
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