E-mail a friendApril 27, 2006
Former Ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture Tony Hall says Americans need to be educated on the problem of hunger. 24's first lady Jean Smart reflects on the transition from stage to TV.
Tony P. Hall
Tony P. Hall
Tony P. Hall recently ended his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture. In his Rome-based post, he advocated the importance of ending hunger as good diplomacy. Hall previously served 24 years in Congress, representing his native Ohio, and also as state senator and state representative. The three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee began his public service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. Hall is currently on tour promoting his book, Changing the Face of Hunger.
Jean Smart
Jean Smart
Instead of becoming a vet, as originally planned, Jean Smart is the first lady - on Fox' hit 24. Acting piqued the Seattle native's interest in high school, and, after college, she built her résumé in regional theater before moving to the small screen. Smart took a risk in leaving the sitcom Designing Women at its peak, and her career flourished. Her credits include the film Guinevere and TV's Frasier, for which she won two Emmys. Smart was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 13 and works to help raise public awareness.