Lindsay Wagner Jaimie Sommers in The Bionic Woman
Birth name: Lindsay Jean Ball Biography for Lindsay WagnerLindsay Wagner was born in Los Angeles California on June 22, 1949. Her parents divorced when Lindsay was 7 years old. She started out her career as a model but hated modeling and soon started her acting career, guest starring in such television shows as "Night Gallery" (1970), "The Bold Ones: The Lawyers" (1969), and "Marcus Welby, M.D." (1969). Although Lindsay starred in the critically acclaimed movie The Paper Chase (1973), TV stardom beckoned when she guest starred on "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1974). Lindsay's appearance was so popular that she was offered her own show "The Bionic Woman" (1976) even though her character Jamie Sommers has died on the SMDM. The studio that made SMDM, Universal, had let Lindsay's contract lapse and this led to a most lucrative deal for Ms. Wagner. Lindsay went on to win an Emmy Award for "The Bionic Woman" (1976) and parlayed her talent and popularity into becoming the "queen" of television movies and miniseries. Lindsay has made over 30 movies and besides her Emmy award has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and a Cable Ace Award.
Lindsay Wagner was born on June 22, 1949 in Los Angeles. Her parents divorce when she is 7 years old. She began her career as a model, although she hates this job. She quickly changes her sector and became an actress, making appearances in various TV series such as "Night Gallery" (1970), The Bold Ones: The Lawyers "(1969), and" Marcus Welby, M.D. "(1969). Some time later, she made a strong impression in the film "The Paper Chase" (1973), and appears in the series "The man who was worth three billion". Lindsay's passages in this series are so appreciated by the public that she was offered her own series: "Super Jaimie", in 1976, while his character died in "The man who was worth three billion". The Universal studios, creators of "the man who was worth three billion", made a fault in his contract, which ends with a very lucrative affair for Lindsay. She won an Emmy Award for her role in the series, and her growing popularity propels her to the rank of star of the small screen. She filmed in more than 30 films, and was nominated twice for the Golden Globe Award, and once for an Ace Award Cable.
Lindsay Wagner is an American actress known for her role as Jaime Sommers in the television series The Bionic Woman. Wagner was born on June 22, 1949 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Los Angeles with her parents, William and Marilyn Wagner, as well as her two brothers, Bill and Robert.
Before becoming an actress, Wagner studied dramatic art at the University of Southern California. She began her career by playing in television series and movies for television in the 1970s. In 1976, she obtained her most famous role by playing Jaime Sommers in The Bionic Woman, a series derived from the program The program Six million dollar man. Wagner's role in the series earned him a Golden Globe in 1977 for the best actress in a dramatic television series.
After the end of The Bionic Woman in 1978, Wagner continued to play in television series and movies for television, especially in the series The Incredible Hulk, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Love Boat. She also played in movies for cinema, such as Nightkill and Against A Croooked Sky.
In addition to her acting career, Wagner is also known for her activism in favor of different causes. She is notably engaged in the defense of the rights of women and children, as well as in the fight against AIDS and cancer. She is also the author of several books on personal development and spirituality.
Today, Wagner continues to play in television and cinema productions, and is considered one of the most talented actresses of its generation. She is also recognized for her work in favor of various social and humanitarian causes. Filmography
TriviaBefore Kate Mulgrew was chosen, Wagner's name was often mentioned as a possible replacement for Geneviève Bujold as Captain Kathryn Janeway on the TV series, "Star Trek: Voyager" (1995). The scar on Lindsay's right upper lip is the result of a motorcyle accident she suffered in 1977. Is a long-practicing vegan who wrote "The High Road to Health: A Vegetarian Cookbook". Was born on the same day as Meryl Streep. Measurements: 34A/B-24-36 (during "The Bionic Woman" (1976)-1977), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) Spokesperson for Sleep Number beds. FamilySpouse : Lawrence Mortorff (6 May 1990 - June 1993) (divorced), Henry Kingi (1981 - 1984) (divorced) 2 children, Michael Brandon (1976 - 1979) (divorced), Alan Ryder (1971 - 1973) (divorced). Niece of Linda Gray. Author of the card
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