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Donna Lynn Dixon is an American film and television actress, best known for playing Sonny Lumet in the TV series Bosom Buddies (1980-1982).
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 Dixon at the 62nd Academy Awards in 1990 | |
| Born | Donna Lynn Dixon Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, model, Pageant Titleholder |
| Years active | 1980–1997, 2014, 2020 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 (including Vera Sola) |
Biography
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Dixon was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Earl Dixon. Her father owned a nightclub in Lorton, Virginia, on U.S. 1 called Hillbilly Heaven.
Career
Dixon began her career as a model and was named Miss Virginia USA in 1976 and Miss District of Columbia World in 1977. She competed in both Miss USA 1976 and Miss World USA 1977.[1]
On television, Dixon portrayed Allison Hayes in the NBC drama Berringer's.[2] She co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s situation comedy Bosom Buddies, playing the role of Sonny Lumet.[2]: 125-126
Personal life
Months after they worked together in the film Doctor Detroit (1983), Dixon and actor Dan Aykroyd married. They later starred together in the films Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (though they did not share any scenes), Spies Like Us (1985) and The Couch Trip (1988). Dixon and Aykroyd have three daughters, including Danielle, known by her stage name Vera Sola.[3] The couple announced in April 2022 that they were separating after 39 years of marriage, but would remain legally married.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980-1982 | Bosom Buddies | Sonny Lumet | 37 episodes |
| 1981 | The Love Boat | Dr. Jill McGraw | Season 5, episode 1/2 |
| 1983 | Doctor Detroit | Monica McNeil | |
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Jr. Stewardess | segment: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Karen Boyer | |
| 1986 | Who's the Boss? | Lauren Sullivan | Season 2, Episode 26: "Charmed Lives" |
| 1987 | Moonlighting | Joan Teniwitch | Season 3, Episode 11: "Blonde on Blonde" |
| 1988 | The Couch Trip | Laura Rollins | |
| 1988 | Lucky Stiff | Cynthia Mitchell | |
| 1989 | Speed Zone (also known as Cannonball Run III) | Tiffany | |
| 1989 | It Had to Be You | Dede | |
| 1992 | Wayne's World | Dreamwoman | |
| 1994 | Exit to Eden | Bonnie | |
| 1995 | The Nanny | Monica Baker | Season 3, Episode 10: "Having His Baby" |
| 1995 | Nixon | Maureen Dean | |
| 2014 | Da Sweet Blood of Jesus | Ms. Blair | |
| 2020 | The Twilight Zone | Meghan (voice) | Season 2, Episode 10: "You Might Also Like" |
References
- "Dan Aykroyd's Wife Donna Dixon Still Smoking Hot "Foxy Lady"". 2paragraphs. October 8, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- "Dan Aykroyd's "Bombshell" Daughter Is Modeling Like Gorgeous Mom Donna Dixon". 2paragraphs. June 17, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- Garner, Glenn (April 29, 2022). "Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon Separate After 39 Years, Remain Legally Married: 'Loving Friendship'". People. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
"After 39 years as a couple we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers and business partners," the pair tells PEOPLE in a joint statement.
External links
- Donna Dixon at IMDb
- Donna Dixon at AllMovie
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[de] Donna Dixon
Donna Dixon (* 20. Juli 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia) ist eine US-amerikanische Schauspielerin.- [en] Donna Dixon
[ru] Диксон, Донна
До́нна Линн Ди́ксон (англ. Donna Lynn Dixon; 20 июля 1957, Алегзандрия, Виргиния, США) — американская актриса, фотомодель и певица.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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