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Kirstie Alley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 12, 1951 |
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| Died | December 05, 2022 (age 71) |
| Birthplace | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Kirstie Alley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Playing Rebecca Howe on the TV sitcom 'Cheers' and movie roles such as in 'Look Who’s Talking.' |
Intro
Kirstie Alley was an American actress and spokesmodel, widely known for her roles in popular television series and films from the 1980s onward.
Early Life & Background
Kirstie Louise Alley was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 12, 1951, to Robert Deal Alley, who owned a lumber company, and Lillian Alley. She attended Wichita Southeast High School and later studied at Kansas State University but dropped out before completing her degree.
Career Highlights
- Rose to fame as Rebecca Howe on 'Cheers', winning both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for this role (1991).
- Starred in the 'Look Who's Talking' film series alongside John Travolta.
- Won a second Emmy Award for the television movie 'David's Mother' (1994).
- Led the sitcom 'Veronica's Closet' (1997–2000).
Trivia
- Alley was a spokesperson for Jenny Craig from 2004–2007 and returned to the brand in 2014.
- She was a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2011, finishing as runner-up.
- A longtime member of the Church of Scientology.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Kirstie Alley born?
Kirstie Alley was born the 12 January 1951.
Where is Kirstie Alley from?
Wichita, Kansas, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 12th, 1951, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1951 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: So Long (It's Been Good to Know Ya) by Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra)
- Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan
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