Courtney Thorne-Smith was born on November 8, 1967 in San Francisco. She attended Tamalpais High School and was a member of the Ensemble Theater Company. She was popularly known as Alison Parker on the night drama Melrose Place. She also played Georgia Thomas on the series Ally McBeal. In addition, she also starred in movies like Lucas, Summer school, Side Out and Revenge of the Nerds II. At present, she is part of the comedy series according to Jim as Cheryl. Courtney Thorne-Smith's Hot List Profile Cheryl is the wife of Jim and the mother of Ruby, Gracie and Kyle. Her plot revolves around her putting up with her husband as he keeps her in turmoil with his boyish bravado and willful antics.