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Holly Robinson Peete Biography

Birth Name:
Holly Elizabeth Robinson
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Actor, singer, author

Fast Facts

  • First TV appearance was on Sesame Street alongside her father, who was the first actor to play Gordon
  • Regular TV-series debut role was in 1987 on Fox's 21 Jump Street
  • Sang the theme songs for 21 Jump Street and Hangin' with Mr
  • Cooper
  • Surprised her husband, Rodney Peete, on their wedding day with a performance from the University of Southern California's Marching Band
  • Along with her husband, formed the HollyRod Foundation in 1997
  • The organization gives aid to people who are suffering from any type of illness
  • Received a Quill Award for her 2005 book, Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!: A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football

Relationships