Tracey Gold

Birth Name:

Tracey Claire Fisher

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Was first diagnosed with anorexia when she was 12 years old and eventually had to leave "Growing Pains" to receive treatment
Made her screen acting debut in the mini-series "Captains and the Kings" in 1976
Appeared in several commercials, including her first for Pepsi at the age of 4, before getting her first acting role
Quote: "(On speaking publicly about her struggle with anorexia): "I started to really see that it could make a difference․ The response I got was so positive and so fulfilling, it's hard to turn your back on that․""
Quote: "(On anorexia): "I consider myself recovered, because I think that if you live your life saying you are continually recovering, then it kind of gives you that outlet that when stuff comes your way that is tough, then that's where you are going to go․""
Best known as a former child star who played Carol Seaver in "Growing Pains․"
Created the reality TV series "Starving Secrets," where she helps women who suffer from eating disorders as she once did
Hosted the reality series "The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom" and "Lost in TV Guide," and also appeared on an episode of "Celebrity Wife Swap․"
Was an associate producer on the TV movie "She's No Angel" in 2001

1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a New Television Series:Winner
1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Movie Made for Television:Nominated
1986Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Series:Nominated
1989Kids' Choice Award - Favorite TV Actress:Nominated
2008TV Land Award - Character You'd Pay to Do Your Homework for You:Nominated

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