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| '''Alison LaPlaca''' (born December 16, 1959) is an American actress best known for the role of acid-tongued yuppie Linda Phillips in the ] ] '']'' and its ] '']'', both of which aired in the late 1980s. |
'''Alison LaPlaca''' (born December 16, 1959) is an American actress best known for the role of acid-tongued yuppie Linda Phillips in the ] ] '']'' and its ] '']'', both of which aired in the late 1980s.{{cn}} | ||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| ===Early life and career=== | ===Early life and career=== | ||
| LaPlaca is a graduate of ] in ], a suburb of ]. |
LaPlaca is a graduate of ] in ], a suburb of ].<ref>Nenni, Pete. , '']'', May 13, 2003.</ref> She attended ], where she majored in drama.{{cn}} She performed in a circus show, Circus Fantastic, at Marriott's Great America, now ]. | ||
| Shortly after moving to Hollywood, LaPlaca landed the part of Elyse in TV sitcom version of Barry Levinson's film '']''. That pilot did not get picked up, and soon thereafter La Placa got a part in the made-for-TV movie ''Listen to Your Heart'' (1983). |
Shortly after moving to Hollywood, LaPlaca landed the part of Elyse in TV sitcom version of Barry Levinson's film '']''. That pilot did not get picked up, and soon thereafter La Placa got a part in the made-for-TV movie ''Listen to Your Heart'' (1983).{{cn}} | ||
| ===Later career=== | ===Later career=== | ||
| The following year LaPlaca earned a regular spot on '']'' (1984). She subsequently played Linda Phillips on the series '']'' (from 1987 to 1989) and '']'' (from 1989 to 1990). LaPlaca also played opposite ] in the 1990 movie '']'', with co-star ]. |
The following year LaPlaca earned a regular spot on '']'' (1984). She subsequently played Linda Phillips on the series '']'' (from 1987 to 1989) and '']'' (from 1989 to 1990). LaPlaca also played opposite ] in the 1990 movie '']'', with co-star ].{{cn}} | ||
| LaPlaca has guest-starred on series including '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'' (as ]'s boss, Joanna). She was a regular on '']'' (1991), '']'' (1992), '']'' (1994), and the ] sitcom '']'' (from 1994 to 1996). La Placa was a guest villainess on '']'', voicing the role of Baby-Doll, a disgruntled has-been former sitcom star. |
LaPlaca has guest-starred on series including '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'' (as ]'s boss, Joanna). She was a regular on '']'' (1991), '']'' (1992), '']'' (1994), and the ] sitcom '']'' (from 1994 to 1996). La Placa was a guest villainess on '']'', voicing the role of Baby-Doll, a disgruntled has-been former sitcom star.{{cn}} | ||
| She has been married to TV actor/director ] (her costar on ''Open House'') since 1992. |
She has been married to TV actor/director ] (her costar on ''Open House'') since 1992.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20105785,00.html|title=A Place to Call Home|last=Castro|first=Peter|work=]|date=May 15, 1995|volume=43|issue=19|archivedate=June 2, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602034545/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20105785,00.html}}</ref> | ||
| She also played the character of Andrea in the TV series '']'' in two episodes in ] (“Glow in the Dark” and “Rescue Me”). She also appeared in '']'' as Barbara in the episode "Convention" and in a recurring role on '']'' as Beth, Joy's coworker. |
She also played the character of Andrea in the TV series '']'' in two episodes in ] (“Glow in the Dark” and “Rescue Me”). She also appeared in '']'' as Barbara in the episode "Convention" and in a recurring role on '']'' as Beth, Joy's coworker.{{cn}} | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Alison LaPlaca | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1959-12-16) December 16, 1959 (age 65) New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Philip Charles MacKenzie (1992–present) |
Alison LaPlaca (born December 16, 1959) is an American actress best known for the role of acid-tongued yuppie Linda Phillips in the Fox sitcoms Duet and its spin-off Open House, both of which aired in the late 1980s.
Biography
Early life and career
LaPlaca is a graduate of Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where she majored in drama. She performed in a circus show, Circus Fantastic, at Marriott's Great America, now Six Flags Great America.
Shortly after moving to Hollywood, LaPlaca landed the part of Elyse in TV sitcom version of Barry Levinson's film Diner. That pilot did not get picked up, and soon thereafter La Placa got a part in the made-for-TV movie Listen to Your Heart (1983).
Later career
The following year LaPlaca earned a regular spot on Suzanne Pleshette Is Maggie Briggs (1984). She subsequently played Linda Phillips on the series Duet (from 1987 to 1989) and Open House (from 1989 to 1990). LaPlaca also played opposite Kirstie Alley in the 1990 movie Madhouse, with co-star John Larroquette.
LaPlaca has guest-starred on series including ER, Cheers, Family Ties, Desperate Housewives, and Friends (as Rachel's boss, Joanna). She was a regular on Stat (1991), The Jackie Thomas Show (1992), Tom (1994), and the NBC sitcom The John Larroquette Show (from 1994 to 1996). La Placa was a guest villainess on Batman: The Animated Series, voicing the role of Baby-Doll, a disgruntled has-been former sitcom star.
She has been married to TV actor/director Philip Charles MacKenzie (her costar on Open House) since 1992.
She also played the character of Andrea in the TV series Boston Legal in two episodes in season 4 (“Glow in the Dark” and “Rescue Me”). She also appeared in Malcolm in the Middle as Barbara in the episode "Convention" and in a recurring role on ’Til Death as Beth, Joy's coworker.
References
- Nenni, Pete. "Stevenson grads make a name for themselves in television roles", Daily Herald (Arlington Heights), May 13, 2003.
- Castro, Peter (May 15, 1995). "A Place to Call Home". People. Vol. 43, no. 19. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009.