Julianne Phillips

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Biography

Raised in Oregon, she moved to Southern California to attend Brooks College. Returning to Oregon, Phillips began her career acting in community theater until she was signed by the Elite Modeling Agency and moved to NYC for a brief career in magazines and TV commercials.

Deciding to actively pursue her dream, Phillips settled in L.A. and began landing small roles in films and on TV. Before she landed her breakthrough TV role, however, she landed …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

May 13, 1960

Career Milestones

After college graduation, appeared in community theatre in Oregon

Raised in Evanston, IL, and Lake Oswego, OR

1982

Worked as a model for Elite Modeling Agency; appeared in various commercials

1984

TV-movie debut, "Summer Fantasy" (NBC)

1986

Feature film debut, "Odd Jobs"

1989

Was leading lady to Chevy Chase in "Fletch Lives"

1991

Played Frankie Reed on the NBC drama series "Sisters"; left the show in February

1996

Co-starred in "Big Bully"

1997

Had lead in ABC TV-movie "Tidal Wave: No Escape"