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Heather Locklear Biography

Birth Name:Heather Deen Locklear

Birth Place:Westwood, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she modeled and appeared in commercials for the school's store
  • Was married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee from 1986 to 1993 and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora from 1994 to 2007
  • After making several brief appearances during the 1980s on shows like "CHiPs" and "Eight is Enough," she was cast as a season regular on "T․J․ Hooker" and "Dynasty․"
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV movie "Tales of the Unexpected" in 1979
  • Best known for her role as Amanda Woodward in "Melrose Place" and as Caitlin Moore in "Spin City․"
  • Known for playing "All-American Girl" characters throughout the 1980s and 1990s
  • Produced episodes of the TV series "Melrose Place" and "LAX․"
  • Joined "Hot in Cleveland" as a recurring character in 2012 during the show's fourth season
  • Was named one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 1994 and 2001

Awards

  • 1986Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actress/Actor in a Comic Relief Role on a Prime Time Serial: nominated
  • 1990Razzie Award-Worst Actress: winner
  • 1990Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress: Prime Time: nominated
  • 1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2004TV Land Award-Favorite Teen Dream - Female: nominated