On this episode of Divine Intervention, we are joined by actress and comedian, Victoria Jackson. Born in 1959 in Miami, Florida, Victoria was raised in a Bible-believing, piano-playing, gymnastic home with no TV. Her dad was a gym coach, so she competed in gymnastics from ages 5-18.
Victoria attended Florida Bible College; received a gymnastic scholarship to Furman University, attended Auburn University one year, and ended up in Hollywood, CA via summer stock in Alabama, where she met Johnny Crawford (The Rifleman) who promptly put her in his night club act and sent her a one-way ticket to the show-biz capital.
Supporting herself working various jobs, she performed stand up comedy for 2 years until "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson put her act (which consisted of her doing a handstand while reciting poetry) on national TV. Following her 20 appearances with Johnny, she starred in many movies and TV shows, from "The Half-Hour Comedy Hour" to "The X-Files," and most notably, six seasons on "Saturday Night Live."
In 1991 she re-united with her high school sweetheart, Paul, who is a police helicopter pilot, and they have 2 children.
Victoria still appears on-stage (club-dates) and on camera. In her latest acting role, she stars in the short film, “The Last Laugh,” which was based on scripture and was conceived, written, shot and edited in 1 week as part of the 168 Film project, a faith-based film competition and festival.
Victoria joins us on Divine Intervention share her life, Christian testimony and career.
Click the links below to hear this funny and faithful lady talk about what God is doing in Hollywood and the film industry!
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