Bonnie Franklin Biography

Fast Facts

• As a child, started out as a professional tap dancer, performing on TV shows such as The Colgate Comedy Hour
• At age 12, began acting with a small role in Alfred Hitchcock's made-for-TV movie The Wrong Man
• In 1968, launched a rich stage career with an appearance in an off-Broadway production of the musical Your Own Thing
• Her 1970 Broadway debut in the musical Applause earned her numerous accolades, including the Theatre World Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award and a Tony Award nomination
• Best known for her role as divorced mom Ann Romano in the classic sitcom One Day at a Time (1975-84)
• Released several fitness videos including I Hate to Exercise, but I Love to Tap and Bonnie Franklin: Let's Tap