Ann Jillian

Birth Name:

Ann Jura Nauseda

Birth Place:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Is an advocate for cancer prevention and research
When she was six years old, her family moved to Los Angeles to help her pursue her dream of becoming an actress
Has found success as an actress, singer and motivational speaker and moves between drama, comedy and music without being tied into any one role
Often performed with Bob Hope, both on his television specials and in his USO shows
Fought a successful battle against breast cancer, which she later recounted in an autobiographical television film
Her parents fled from Lithuania during the second Soviet occupation in 1944 on bicycles, and she can speak fluent Lithuanian

1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1989Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner

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