Jo Frost's Biography

Jo Frost was catapulted to international fame when she became the star of a new reality show, "Supernanny." She won the role over hundreds of other applicants when executive producer Nick Powell was struck by her outstanding childcare skills, her sincerity and candid style that now helps her transform families and instill positive, lasting results. She debuted in the U.K. in the summer of 2004 with just 3 episodes and became an overnight sensation, garnering widespread popularity and acclaim. She made "Naughty Step" and "Your behavior is very naughty!" international catchphrases and even got a rave in the House of Commons on a discussion about preventing the causes of anti-social behavior.

When the U.S. version of her show debuted in January 2005, it became an instant ratings hit, and Jo won national praise from TV critics and columnists including "Newsweek" and "The New York Times," among many others. She has appeared on "Oprah," "Ellen," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Live with Regis & Kelly," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and many other major national programs. Her companion book to the series, Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children (Hyperion Books) spent 17 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, hitting #1 for much of that time. Her current book Ask Supernanny (Hyperion Books) was released in September, 2006 and also found its way onto the New York Times bestseller list! Her new book, Confident Baby Care (Hyperion Books) will be released in the U.S. in 2008.

Jo says that children have been a big part of her life from the beginning. She’s always had a gift for connecting with kids on their own level, and began babysitting as a teenager. After college she embarked on nannying as a career, and over 16-plus years she has honed her successful methods of child-rearing with hands-on, real-life experience. She has managed all manner of child-rearing challenges -- from potty training and sibling rivalry to sleep issues and tantrums -- over her years working in temporary, long-term and trouble-shooting jobs.

Jo and "Supernanny" were nominated for a People’s Choice Award and in 2006 she received an International Emmy Award nomination.

Jo gives her time to numerous charities on both sides of the Atlantic. When she is not criss-crossing the U.S. or U.K. shooting new episodes of the series, Jo lives in London.

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