Biography
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: an overweight, aging actress trying to revive her Hollywood career. It was a bold move on Alley's part …
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Career Milestones
| Worked as freelance interior decorator before getting first film job | ||
1982 | Made her film debut in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" | |
1983 | Had a recurring role on the short-lived spy series "Masquerade" (ABC) | |
1984 | Appeared in the science fiction action film "Runaway," starring Tom Selleck | |
1985 | Portrayed journalist Gloria Steinem in the TV movie "A Bunny's Tale" (ABC) | |
1987 | Cast opposite Mark Harmon in the comedy "Summer School" | |
1987 | Joined the cast of "Cheers" (NBC) as Sam Malone's (Ted Danson) boss, Rebecca Howe; earned several Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1988, 1990, 1992 and 1993); also earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy series (1990, 1992 and 1993) | |
1989 | Appeared opposite Patrick Dempsey in "Loverboy" | |
1989 | Co-starred with John Travolta in the comedy "Look Who's Talking"; written and directed by Amy Heckerling | |
1990 | Re-teamed with John Travolta and Amy Heckerling for "Look Who's Talking Too" | |
1993 | Returned for a third time for "Look Who's Talking Now" | |
1994 | Starred in the Lifetime movie "David's Mother," about a single mother raising her autistic son; received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a TV Movie | |
1995 | Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in November | |
1996 | Made producing debut with the TV-movie "Suddenly" (ABC); also starred | |
1997 | Cast in Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry" | |
1997 | Starred on 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) | |
1999 | Played the mother of a beauty pageant contestant (Denise Richards) in the dark comedy "Drop Dead Gorgeous" | |
2005 | Battled with public perceptions in "Fat Actress," a semi-autobiographical comedy for Showtime; also served as co-creator and executive producer | |
2005 | Published her memoir How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life | |
2010 | Featured in "Kirstie Alley's Big Life," a semi-scripted reality series on A&E | |
2011 | Joined the 12th season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"; placed second in the competition | |
Awards
1988 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Cheers |
1989 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Cheers |
1990 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Cheers |
1990 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Cheers |
1991 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Cheers |
1991 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Cheers |
1992 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Cheers |
1992 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Cheers |
1993 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Cheers |
1994 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in David's Mother |
1994 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress In a Miniseries or Special in David's Mother |
1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Veronica's Closet |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Miniseries or Special in Mario Puzo's The Last Don II |
1998 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Veronica's Closet |
1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series in Veronica's Closet |