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Lisa Whelchel

Lisa Whelchel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 29, 1963
Age62
BirthplaceLittlefield, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Lisa Whelchel's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPortraying Blair Warner on 'The Facts of Life'; contestant on 'Survivor: Philippines'

Intro

Lisa Whelchel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and public speaker, best known for her role as Blair Warner on the long-running NBC sitcom "The Facts of Life" (1979–1988). She was also a contestant on the reality TV show "Survivor: Philippines" (2012), where she made the final three and received the fan favorite award.

Early Life & Background

Lisa Whelchel was born in Littlefield, Texas and raised in Fort Worth. She began performing at a young age in local talent shows and church plays, and by age 12 was cast as a Mouseketeer on 'The New Mickey Mouse Club' (1977–1978).

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Blair Warner on NBC's 'The Facts of Life' (1979–1988)
  • Appeared as a Mouseketeer on 'The New Mickey Mouse Club' (1977–1978)
  • Competed on 'Survivor: Philippines' (2012), making it to the finale and winning the Sprint Player of the Season award
  • Released contemporary Christian music album 'All Because of You' (1984), nominated for a Grammy Award
  • Published several books on faith and parenting

Trivia

  • She declined to participate in several plotlines on 'The Facts of Life' that conflicted with her Christian beliefs.
  • Lisa Whelchel has been a motivational speaker and life coach, frequently speaking at churches and women's conferences.
  • She was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Inspirational Performance for her album 'All Because of You'.

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How old is Lisa Whelchel?

Lisa Whelchel is 62 years old.

When was Lisa Whelchel born?

Lisa Whelchel was born the 29 May 1963.

Where is Lisa Whelchel from?

Littlefield, Texas, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About May 29th, 1963, in brief:

  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1963 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: It's My Party by Lesley Gore
  • #1 UK song: From Me To You by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Whelchel
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923822/