A multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner, and recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the year 2000, which was bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television. Her love of art and color has led to her great success as a painter in watercolors and oils and as a designer.
Seymour’s past films include the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die,” the cult classic “Somewhere in Time” and the comedy smash “Wedding Crashers.” Her television credits include the Emmy® Award winning performance in “Onassis: The Richest Man in the World” as Maria Callas, “East of Eden” for which she was awarded a Golden Globe®, the mini-series “War and Remembrance” and her Golden Globe® winning role as Dr. Quinn on “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman,” which ran for six seasons. Her upcoming projects include the feature films “Bereave” which Seymour also produces and co-stars with Malcolm McDowell, and the independent film “Scout.”
Daughter of a British obstetrician and his Dutch wife, Seymour was born in Hillingdon, England and raised in Wimbledon. She began training in dance at an early age, and was just thirteen when she made her professional debut with the London Festival Ballet. That same year, she entered the Arts Educational Trust for dance, music and theatre training and danced with the visiting Kirov Ballet at Covent Garden. In addition to acting, Seymour has written over 10 books, including her most recent, The Wave, along with Open Hearts Family, Among Angels, Open Hearts, Making Yourself At Home and Remarkable Changes. She also launched Jane Seymour Designs, a national lifestyle brand inspired by her homes, art and family-centered lifestyle.
When she is not acting, writing or designing, Seymour can be found in her painting studio. With a thriving career as an artist and her own art gallery in Los Angeles, she has exhibited in numerous galleries and venues across North America. Over the past twenty-three years she has created an intimate world of delicate watercolors, colorful vibrant oil paintings, pastels and bronze sculptures and has accepted select private commissions. She continues to reach new artistic levels by continually developing her technique, style and subject matter.
Her art also serves as inspiration for Open Hearts by Jane Seymour®, a jewelry line for Kay® Jewelers. Inspired by Seymour’s original paintings of two hearts connected and open at either end, the exclusive designs symbolize that love has no boundaries and flows unconditionally. The open heart design reminds us that if we keep our hearts open, love will always find its way in. Seymour’s Open Heart philosophy reflects her mother’s advice that only when you keep your heart open can you best give and receive love.
Seymour is involved in many philanthropic causes including Childhelp, American Red Cross, City Hearts and Camp Soaring Eagle. In addition to the charitable work Seymour does with these notable organizations, she also launched the Open Hearts Foundation in 2010. The Foundation’s mission is based upon selfless giving even in the face of adversity, into communities worldwide. It provides funds to charitable organizations in the areas of health, the arts, education and sports, and honors individuals that exemplify the Open Heart Philosophy in their service to others.
