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Dana Plato Biography

Birth Name:Dana Michelle Strain

Birth Place:Maywood, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for three Young Artist Awards, two for "Diff'rent Strokes" in 1981 and 1984 and one for "A Step in Time" in 1982
  • Was also a talented figure skater and trained for a potential spot on the Olympic team at one point
  • Appeared in several commercials for companies like Dole, Atlantic Richfield, and Kentucky Fried Children
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man" in 1975
  • Suffered from drug and alcohol addiction for several years as a result of the stresses of being on "Diff'rent Strokes․"
  • Best known for her role as Kimberly Drummond in "Diff'rent Strokes․"
  • Appeared in a drama film in 1998 called "Different Strokes," a play on the name of the TV series that made her a star

Awards

  • 1981Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2003TV Land Award-Quintessential Non-Traditional Family: nominated
  • 2004TV Land Award-Quintessential Non-Traditional Family: nominated