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Kirstie Alley

  • Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
  • Birthday: January 12, 1951

The downward drift in Kirstie Alley’s career – some cynics would say, her physiognomy – was never more evident than when she starred in the cable TV series, “Fat Actress” (Showtime, 2005). The one-time sexy starlet, who had skyrocketed to fame by first playing Lt. Saavik in the classic film “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” (1982), followed by successfully replacing Shelley Long as the neurotic but sympathetic barkeeper Rebecca Howe on the long-running hit TV sitcom “Cheers” (NBC, 1982-1993), was now reduced to playing herself…more

Credits

Actor
Producer
Writer

Career Milestones

  • 2005

    Battled with public perceptions in "Fat Actress," a semi-autobiographical comedy for Showtime; also serving as co-creator and executive producer

  • 2001

    With Corrine Bohrer, appeared in TV commercials for Pier One Imports

  • 1999

    Portrayed the mother of beauty pagent contestant (Denise Richards) in the dark comedy "Drop Dead Gorgeous"

  • 1997

    Cast in Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry"

  • 1997 to 2000

    Starred in the NBC sitcom "Veronica's Closet"; also served as producer; nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1998)

Awards

  • 1998

    People's Choice Award: Favorite Actress in a New Television Series

  • 1993

    Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special

  • 1991

    People's Choice Award: Favorite Female Television Performer

  • 1990

    Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • 1990

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actress in a Series (Musical or Comedy) Series

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