Loni Anderson
Birth Name:
Loni Kaye Anderson
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Spokeswoman for the National Lung Health Education Program
- Raised in Roseville, Minnesota, she would go on to attend the University of Minnesota before making it big in Hollywood
- Gained critical acclaim for appearing as Jayne Mansfield in the made-for-television movie, "The Jayne Mansfield Story" in 1980
- Landed her most prominent role as receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on "WKRP in Cincinnati" after casting directors saw a modeling photo of her in which she was posed in a red bikini
- Married to Burt Reynolds from 1988 to 1993
- Owns an extensive collection of Snow White memorabilia
Awards
- 1980Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Television Series:Nominated
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1981Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1982Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1984Razzie Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
- 1984Razzie Award - Worst New Star:Nominated