Meredith Baxter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 21, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Age | 78 |
| Birthplace | South Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Meredith Baxter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Elyse Keaton on the television sitcom 'Family Ties' and as Nancy Lawrence on the drama 'Family.' |
Intro
Meredith Baxter is an American actress and producer, best known for her roles in television sitcoms and dramas, particularly as Elyse Keaton on 'Family Ties' and as Nancy Lawrence on 'Family.' She has had a prolific television career, earning critical acclaim and several Emmy nominations.
Early Life & Background
Meredith Baxter was born to actress Whitney Blake and radio announcer Tom Baxter. She attended Hollywood High School and later studied at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Her early exposure to the entertainment industry came through her mother's involvement in television.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Elyse Keaton in 'Family Ties' (1982–1989)
- Played Nancy Lawrence in the TV drama 'Family' (1976–1980)
- Received five Emmy Award nominations
- Appeared in numerous television movies such as 'A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story'
- Co-hosted 'Today' show segments and appeared on stage
Trivia
- She publicly came out as a lesbian in 2009.
- She is also an author and released a memoir titled 'Untied.'
- Baxter is a breast cancer survivor and advocates for breast cancer awareness.
FAQs
People also ask
Meredith Baxter is 78 years old.
Meredith Baxter was born the 21 June 1947.
South Pasadena, California, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About June 21st, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 21, 1947, Harold Dahl reported seeing six unidentified flying objects over Maury Island in Washington State. One of the objects allegedly dropped debris that damaged his boat and killed his dog. Dahl later claimed to have been threatened by a "man in black" to keep quiet about the incident. The story is widely regarded as a hoax, even by UFO enthusiasts.
- Day of the week: June 21st, 1947 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Peg O' My Heart by Three Suns
- Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford
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