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A buxom, be-dimpled, pert-nosed knockout, Loni Anderson took an assured place on one of the television sex symbol pedestals during the late 1970s and early 1980s. A breakout hit in her Emmy-nominated role as Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, she later became a soap-styled fixture in mini-movies... See full bio »

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Loni Kaye Anderson
in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Jay's Mom (segment "Cop 'n Kitty")
– Episode #19.5 (2010) … Jay's Mom (segment "Cop 'n Kitty") (uncredited)
 
2006 So noTORIous (TV series)
Kiki Spelling / Kiki Spellman
– Soulful (2006) … Kiki Spellman
– Charitable (2006) … Kiki Spelling
– Jealous (2006) … Kiki Spelling
– Accomodating (2006) … Kiki Spelling
– Street (2006) … Kiki Spelling
See all 8 episodes »
 
2003-2004 The Mullets (TV series)
Mandi Mullet-Heidecker
– Silent But Deadly (2004) … Mandi Mullet-Heidecker
– Losin' It (2004) … Mandi Mullet-Heidecker
– Airway to Heaven (2003) … Mandi Mullet-Heidecker
– Smoke on the Water (2003) … Mandi Mullet-Heidecker
– Grudge Match (2003) … Mandi Mullet-Heidecker
See all 11 episodes »
 
2001 Three Sisters (TV series)
Janet
– Mother's Day (2001) … Janet
 
1999 V.I.P. (TV series)
Carol Irons
– Stop or Val's Mom Will Shoot (1999) … Carol Irons
 
1999 Movie Stars (TV series)
Audrey Wyatt
– Mothers & Brothers (1999) … Audrey Wyatt
 
1998 A Night at the Roxbury
Barbara Butabi
 
1998 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Medusa
 
1998 Fast Track (TV series)
– Good Old Days (1998)
 
1998 Clueless (TV series)
Barbara Collier
– Labor of Love (1998) … Barbara Collier
 
1997 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
Racine
– Witch Trash (1997) … Racine
 
1996 Melrose Place (TV series)
Teri Carson
– Melrose Unglued (1996) … Teri Carson
– True Fibs (1996) … Teri Carson
– What Comes Up, Must Come Down (1996) … Teri Carson
 
1995 Deadly Family Secrets (TV movie)
Martha
 
1995 Burke's Law (TV series)
Claudia Loring
– Who Killed the Highest Bidder? (1995) … Claudia Loring
 
1994 Without Warning (TV movie)
Actress in opening movie segment (uncredited)
 
1994 Gambler V: Playing for Keeps (TV movie)
Fanny Porter
 
1993-1994 Nurses (TV series)
Casey MacAfee
– All the Pretty Caseys (1994) … Casey MacAfee
– The Big Jack Attack (1994) … Casey MacAfee
– The One After the Earthquake (1994) … Casey MacAfee
– Silent Partner (1994) … Casey MacAfee
– Nothin' Says Lovin (1994) … Casey MacAfee
See all 22 episodes »
 
1993 Empty Nest (TV series)
Casey MacAfee
– Mother Dearest (1993) … Casey MacAfee
– Bye-Bye, Baby... Hello: Part 1 (1993) … Casey MacAfee
 
1992 Munchie
Cathy Dobson
 
1992 The Price She Paid (TV movie)
Lacey
 
1991-1992 The New WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
Jennifer Marlowe
– Jennifer and the Prince (1992) … Jennifer Marlowe
– Where Are We Going? (1991) … Jennifer Marlowe
 
1991 White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (TV movie)
Thelma Todd
 
1990 Coins in the Fountain (TV movie)
Leah
 
1990 B.L. Stryker (TV series)
Dawn St. Claire
– Grand Theft Hotel (1990) … Dawn St. Claire
 
1990 Blown Away (TV movie)
Lauren
 
1989 All Dogs Go to Heaven
Flo (voice)
 
1989 Blondie & Dagwood: Second Wedding Workout (TV movie)
Blondie Bumstead (voice)
 
1989 Sorry, Wrong Number (TV movie)
Madeleine Stevenson
 
1988 Too Good to Be True (TV movie)
Ellen Berent
 
1988 A Whisper Kills (TV movie)
Liz Bartlett
 
1988 Necessity (TV movie)
Lauren LaSalle
 
1987 Blondie & Dagwood (TV movie)
Blondie Bumstead (voice)
 
1986-1987 Easy Street (TV series)
L.K. McGuire
– Spring Fever (1987) … L.K. McGuire
– Maid in Italy (1987) … L.K. McGuire
– The Country Club (1987) … L.K. McGuire
– Our Kind of People (1987) … L.K. McGuire
– Too Many Cooks (1987) … L.K. McGuire
See all 22 episodes »
 
1986 Stranded (TV movie)
Stacy Tweed
 
1985 A Letter to Three Wives (TV movie)
Lora Mae Holloway
 
1985 Amazing Stories (TV series)
Love
– Guilt Trip (1985) … Love
 
1984 Partners in Crime (TV series)
Sydney Kovak
– Double Jeopardy (1984) … Sydney Kovak
– Getting in Shape (1984) … Sydney Kovak
– The Strangler (1984) … Sydney Kovak
– Fashioned for Murder (1984) … Sydney Kovak
– The Set-Up (1984) … Sydney Kovak
See all 13 episodes »
 
1984 My Mother's Secret Life (TV movie)
Ellen Blake
 
1983 Stroker Ace
Pembrook Feeney
 
1982 Country Gold (TV movie)
Mollie Dean Purcell
 
1978-1982 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
– Up and Down the Dial (1982) … Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
– To Err Is Human (1982) … Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
– The Impossible Dream (1982) … Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
– The Creation of Venus (1982) … Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
– Dear Liar (1982) … Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
See all 89 episodes »
 
1981 Sizzle (TV movie)
Julie Davis
 
1980 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Kim Holland
– The Love Doctor/Pleasure Palace/Possessed (1980) … Kim Holland
 
1977-1980 The Love Boat (TV series)
Kitty Fields / Barbie / Kim Holland
– The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again (1980) … Kim Holland
– The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair: Part 1 (1980) … Kitty Fields
– The Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair: Part 2 (1980) … Kitty Fields
– Lost and Found/The Understudy/Married Singles (1977) … Barbie
 
1980 The Jayne Mansfield Story (TV movie)
Jayne Mansfield
 
1980 Siegfried and Roy (TV movie)
Guest
 
1978 Three's Company (TV series)
Susan Walters
– Coffee, Tea, or Jack (1978) … Susan Walters
 
1978 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Sheila Cantrell
– Of Guilt, Models and Murder (1978) … Sheila Cantrell
 
1978 Three on a Date (TV movie)
Angela Ross
 
1977 The Bob Newhart Show (TV series)
Leslie Greely
– Carlin's New Suit (1977) … Leslie Greely
 
1977 The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa (TV movie)
Mrs. Daroon
 
1976 The McLean Stevenson Show (TV series)
Mrs. Swenson
– Going My Way (1976) … Mrs. Swenson
 
1976 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Dee Dee Danvers / Joanna Morgan
– Sins of Thy Father (1976) … Joanna Morgan
– Deadly Reunion (1976) … Dee Dee Danvers
 
1976 Vigilante Force
Peaches (uncredited)
 
1976 Police Story (TV series)
Waitress
– Odyssey of Death: Part 2 (1976) … Waitress
 
1975 Police Woman (TV series)
Waitress
– Farewell, Mary Jane (1975) … Waitress
 
1975 Phyllis (TV series)
Rita
– The First Date (1975) … Rita
 
1975 Harry O (TV series)
Linzy
– Lester Two (1975) … Linzy
 
1975 The Invisible Man (TV series)
Andrea Hanover
– Man of Influence (1975) … Andrea Hanover
 
1975 S.W.A.T. (TV series)
Art Teacher / Miss Texas
– Deadly Tide: Part 1 (1975) … Art Teacher
– The Steel-Plated Security Blanket (1975) … Miss Texas
 
1966 Nevada Smith
Brunette Saloon Girl (uncredited)
 
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1993 Nurses (TV series)
– Send in the Gowns (1993) (performer: "Buffalo Gal" - uncredited)
 
1980 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
– Put Up or Shut Up (1980) (performer: "Just The Way You Are" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (74 titles)
2012 Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (documentary)
Herself
 
2009 Annul Victory (documentary)
Herself
 
2008 Forever Plaid
Herself
 
2007-2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 June 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 May 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 April 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 Back to the Grind (TV series)
Herself
– Loni Anderson and Erik Estrada (2007) … Herself
 
2005-2006 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Top Ten Musical Moments (2006) … Herself
– Holiday Moments (2005) … Herself
 
2006 I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (TV series)
Herself
 
2006 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV series)
Herself
– Red State, Blue State (2006) … Herself
 
2006 SoapTalk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 29 March 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2005 Duck Dodgers (TV series)
Herself
– A Lame Duck Mind (2005) … Herself (voice)
 
2005 The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 CBS at 75 (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Herself
– Mullets (2003) … Herself
 
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Good Day Live (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 July 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 May 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 May 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 May 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 13 May 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 12 May 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2002 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Lynda Carter (2002) … Herself
 
1999-2001 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself / Herself - Friend
– Deidre Hall (2001) … Herself
– Lynda Carter (2000) … Herself - Friend
– Loni Anderson (1999) … Herself
 
1998 Vibe (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 May 1998 (1998) … Herself
 
1998 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Loni Anderson (1998) … Herself
 
1998 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert Wise (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1996 The 31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1995 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 December 1995 (1995) … Herself
 
1995 Women of the House (TV series)
Herself
– Women in Film (1995) … Herself
 
1994 The 1994 Annual Diversity Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1993 Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (TV special)
Christmas Guest
 
1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 November 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1992 Circus of the Stars and Sideshow (TV special documentary)
Herself - Ringmaster
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Audience Member
 
1992 What About Me? I'm Only 3! (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 A Party for Richard Pryor (TV special)
Herself
 
1991 The 5th Annual Sterling Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 The Annual National Convention of Christians and Jews (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Directing/Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1991 The 8th Annual American Cinema Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Television Dramatic Show
 
1990 Bob Hope's 1990 Christmas Show from Bermuda (TV movie)
Herself
 
1990 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 September 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1989 3rd Degree! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 October 1989 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 Connie Francis: A Legend in Concert (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987-1989 Win, Lose or Draw (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 February 1989 (1989) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 September 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1988 The 1988 Annual Women in Film Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987 The Annual Friars Club Tribute Present a Salute to Liza Minnelli (TV movie)
Herself
 
1986 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Unaired Pilot … Herself
 
1985 All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 Doris Day's Best Friends (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.20 (1985) … Herself
 
1984 All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds (TV movie)
Herself
 
1984 Bob Hope's Wicky-Wacky Special in Waikiki (TV movie)
Herself
 
1984 The Lonely Guy
Herself (uncredited)
 
1983 Candid Camera's 35th Birthday (TV movie)
Herself
 
1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV special)
Herself
 
1982 Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny (TV movie)
Herself
 
1982 Magic with the Stars (TV special)
Herself - Host
 
1981 The Bob Hope Christmas Special (TV movie)
Herself
 
1981 Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It! (TV special)
 
1981 The 33rd Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series & Presenter: Best Achievement in Hairstyling
 
1981 Spring Fling of Glamour and Comedy (TV movie)
Herself
 
1980 The Bob Hope Christmas Show and All-Star Comedy Special (TV movie)
Herself
 
1980 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 October 1980 (1980) … Herself
– Episode dated 29 September 1980 (1980) … Herself
 
1980 All-Star Look at TV's Prime Time Wars (TV movie)
Herself
 
1980 All-Star Birthday Party (TV special)
Herself
 
1980 The Big Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.1 (1980) … Herself
 
1979-1980 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 January 1980 (1980) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 October 1979 (1979) … Herself
 
1980 The Fantastic Funnies (TV documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1979 Circus of the Stars #4 (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1979 The Magic of David Copperfield II (TV special)
Herself
 
1979 The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actress/Actor in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series
 
1978-1979 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 13 August 1979 (1979) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 July 1979 (1979) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 December 1978 (1978) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 October 1978 (1978) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 September 1978 (1978) … Herself
See all 6 episodes »
 
1979 The Muppets Go Hollywood (TV movie)
Herself (uncredited)
 
1979 Dinah! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 May 1979 (1979) … Herself
 
1979 The 5th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Favourite Television Comedy Series
 
1979 Family Feud (TV series)
Herself
– Love Boat vs. WKRP (1979) … Herself
– Real People vs. WKRP (1979) … Herself
 
1978 Match Game 73 (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 November 1978 (1978) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 September 1978 (1978) … Herself
 
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2012 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1992 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
 
1980 Johnny Carson's 18th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

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TV commercial for Minnesotas's Mall of America (with Louie Anderson) (1997) See more »

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Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

Look up the definition of rejection in the dictionary, get really comfortable with it, and then maybe you can go into acting. See more »

Trivia:

Loni possesses a massive collection of Snow White miniatures and other Disney memorabilia, animation art, dolls, music boxes, plates and dachshund figures (which she inherited from her mother) that occupies a sizable room in her home. See more »

Trademark:

Deep sultry voice See more »

Star Sign:

Leo