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Marilu Henner

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Marilu Henner Biography

Marilu Henner
  • Birth Place: Chicago, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/06/1952, Aries
  • Profession: Actor; author
Marilu Henner Fast Facts:
  • Mother, Loretta Henner, was President of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts (NADAA).
  • Studied dance at the Illinois Ballet Company before going into theater.
  • At age 18, starred in a local production of Grease. Two years later, dropped out of the University of Chicago to tour with the show's national company.
  • In 1974, made Broadway debut in the musical production Over There!
  • Breakout sitcom role was Elaine Nardo on the popular sitcom Taxi (1978-1983).
  • Hosted short-lived, syndicated talk show in 1994, titled Marilu. That same year, she and Jim Jerome penned her autobiography By All Means Keep on Moving.
  • A proponent of healthy living and good parenting, Henner has authored several books on the subjects: Marilu Henner's Total Health Makeover (1998); The 30-Day Total Health Makeover (1999); I Refuse to Raise a Brat: Straightforward Advice on Parenting in an Age of Overindulgence (1999).
  • Met husband Michael Brown in college while he was dating her roommate. In 2004, Brown proposed to her from a hospital bed.
    Marilu Henner Relationships:
  • Christal Henner - Sister
  • Frederic Forrest - Ex-husband
  • John Travolta - Ex-significant Other
  • Joseph Henner - Father
  • Joseph Marlon Lieberman - Son
  • Loretta Henner - Mother
  • Lorin Henner - Brother
  • Michael Brown - Husband
  • Nicholas Morgan Lieberman - Son
  • Robert Lieberman - Ex-husband
  • Tom Henner - Brother
  • Tony Danza - Ex-significant Other

  • Marilu Henner Awards:
  • 1979 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1980 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1981 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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