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Joanna Kerns
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Director, Actor
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February 12, 1953 in San Francisco, CA
Biography:Though blonde actress Joanna Kerns may be best known for her breakthrough role as Maggie Seaver on the popular 1980s television sitcom Growing Pains, the seasoned actress-turned-director has subsequently made quite a name for herself behind the camera by taking the reigns of such popular small-screen series as Ally McBeal, Felicity, Judging Amy, and Boston Public. Born Joanna Cruisse de Varona in San Francisco in 1953, the talented teen pursued many avenues before eventually discovering her love of acting. Though she would compete unsuccessfully for a spot on the 1968 Olympics Gymnastics team (her sister Donna would later take home the gold medal for swimming), she remained steadfast in her athleticism and subsequently dropped out of high school to tour with the Gene Kelly stage musical Clown Around. It wasn't long before she gained affection for the spotlight, and following a move to New York, the... Full Biography
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Starring as the Seaver Family on ABC Television's show "Growing Pains" left to right are: Kirk...
Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron and Tracey Gold reunite on "Good Morning America" at the ABC...
Joanna Kerns and daughter
Joanna Kerns and daughter
Joanna Kerns and daughter
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