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Tina Yothers Biography

Birth Name:Kristina Louise Yothers

Birth Place:Whittier, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy Series for "Family Ties" in 1985, and was nominated for three others
  • First appeared in commercials at the age of 3 for companies like McDonald's and Doritos
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" in 1981
  • Appeared on stage as adult film star Linda Lovelace in a production of "Lovelace the Musical" in 2004
  • Best known for her role as Jennifer Keaton in "Family Ties" and as Molly Dunlap in "Shoot the Moon․"
  • After "Family Ties" ended, she started the band Jaded, in which she was the lead vocalist, and released a self-titled album in 1998
  • Has been on reality TV shows like "Celebrity Wife Swap," "What Not to Wear," and "Celebrity Fit Club․"
  • Published the book "Being Your Best: Tina Yothers' Guide for Girls․"

Awards

  • 1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy Series: winner
  • 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - Starring in a Television Comedy Series: nominated