Harley Jane Kozak

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Biography

Kozak began her career while still in high school, joining the Nebraska Repertory Theater as a tap dancer. Upon graduation, she returned as a full company member and appeared in over thirty plays. At age 19, Kozak moved to New York to attend NYU.

Kozak made her feature debut in the women-in-jeopardy thriller "The House on Sorority Row" (1983) earning favorable notices for her performance. She spent almost four years in NYC on daytime serials …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

January 28, 1957

Career Milestones

Moved to North Dakota after father died

Starred in the ABC sitcom "You Wish"

1962

Made first stage appearance in college production of opera "Dido and Aneas"

1966

TV debut in recurring role on mother's Nebraska Educational TV show "Music With Mrs Kozak" (dates approximate)

1973

Joined the Nebraska Repertory Theatre (date approximate)

1977

Moved to New York to attend school (date approximate)

1981

TV acting debut in NBC daytime series, "Texas"

1983

Film acting debut, "The House on Sorority Row"

1985

Relocated to California

1990

First leading role in film, "Arachnophobia"

1999

Appeared in the ensemble of the ABC drama series "Once and Again"