Meredith Baxter : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Family Ties)

It was listed among the 12 new most promising actors in 1976, in the John Willis' Screen World, vol. 28.

Meredith Baxter is an American actress known for her role as Elyse Keaton in the "Modern family" television series of the 1980s and 1990s. She was born on June 21, 1947 in South Pasadena in California. She grew up in Pasadena and studied at the University of Southern California. She began her acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in television and theater productions. In 1976, she played in the science fiction film "Bug" and also played in films such as "The Earthquake" in 1974 and "The Acid Eaters" in 1968.

In addition to his role in "Modern Family", Baxter also played in television series such as "Family Ties" and "The Faculty". She won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in "Modern Family" in 1989 and 1992. She also received two nominations for a Golden Globe for her role in this series. In addition to her acting career, Baxter has also written several books, including "United: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering".

In 2009, Baxter announced that she was a lesbian and married her partner, Nancy Locke, in 2013. She is also involved in various charity organizations and worked as a member of the board of directors of Glaad, an organization of Media for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1976" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 28. [1976]

Born at 8:18am-PST

Born on exact same date as "Family Ties" (1982) co-star Michael Gross.

Graduated from Hollywood High School.

Is a vegetarian.

Played Michael J. Fox's mother in long-running comedy series "Family Ties" (1982) (1982-89) and guest starred as Michael J. Fox's mother in episode 2.9 ("Family Affair") of "Spin City" (1996) in 1997.

Measurements: 38C-26-37 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Born on same exact date as co-star Michael Gross of "Family Ties" (1982).

Spouse : Michael Blodgett (21 October 1995 - 2000) (divorced), David Birney (10 April 1974 - 1989) (divorced) 3 children, Kate, Peter and Mollie, Bob Bush (23 June 1966 - 1969) (divorced) 2 children, Ted and Eva.

Mother of twins, Peter and Mollie, born 1984.

Daughter of Whitney Blake.

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