Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is an American actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as Sabrina Duncan in the popular 1970s television series Charlie's Angels. She is a three-time Emmy Award nominee and four-time Golden Globe Award nominee.Jackson began her career in the late 1960s in summer stock at the Stowe Playhouse in Stowe, Vermont, before landing her first major TV roles in Dark Shadows (1970–71) and The Rookies (1972-76).