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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Lynn Milgrim to Rob Morrow
Alley Mills Biography (1951-)
Born May 9, 1951, in Chicago, IL; daughter of Don Mills (some sources cite name as Ted Mills; a television executive) and Joan Kerr (an editor at AmericanHeritage magazine); married Orson Bean (an actor and television personality), April 18, 1993. Addresses: Agent: Holly Shelton, Stone Manners Talent and Literary Agency, 6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress, director, producer
- Birth Details
- May 9, 1951
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Leslie Dunn, The Associates, NBC, 1979-1980
- Sara Conover, Making the Grade, CBS, 1982
- Norma Arnold, The Wonder Years, ABC, 1988-1993
- Cohost, The Home Show, ABC, beginning 1989
- Marjorie Fitzhughe (some sources cite Marjorie Quinn), Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1993-1997
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Miniseries
- Amy Kennear, The Atlanta Child Murders, CBS, 1985
- Audree Wilson, The Beach Boys: An American Family, ABC, 2000
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Movies
- Allison Cross, A Matter of Life and Death, CBS, 1981
- Wanda, Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case, CBS, 1981
- Amy Vitelli, The Other Woman, CBS, 1983
- Dr. Rebecca Bishop, Prototype, CBS, 1983
- Sue, To Heal a Nation, NBC, 1988
- Carol Willis, Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted, NBC, 1992
- Mrs. Jane Patterson, Tainted Blood, USA Network, 1993
- Royce Payne, Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire (also knownas Caught in the Crossfire), NBC, 1994
- Julie Cresta, Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan, CBS, 1995
- Portia, Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare, ABC, 1995
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Specials
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The 41st Annual Emmy Awards, Fox, 1989
- Linda Hatch, "Testing Dirty" (also known as "Drug Busters"), ABC Afterschool Specials, ABC, 1990
- Carol Oliver, Love in the Dark Ages, CBS, 1994
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The 67th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, UPN, 1998
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Episodic
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The Patti Page Show, ABC, c. 1959
- Nancy, "The Obsession," The Waltons, CBS, 1978
- "They've Taken Our Daughter," Kaz, CBS, 1979
- Lisa, "Search," Lou Grant, CBS, 1981
- Tracy Renko, "Invasion of the Third World Body Snatchers," Hill StreetBlues, NBC, 1982
- Tracy Renko, "Personal Foul," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1982
- Tracy Renko, "The Shooter," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1982
- Tracy Renko, "Zen and the Art of Law Enforcement," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1982
- "Sprained Dreams," Newhart, CBS, 1983
- Claire, "The Man Who Cried Wife," Moonlighting, ABC, 1986
- Janine Desmond, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way," I Married Dora, ABC, 1987
- Mrs. Deaton, "Open Door, Broken Heart: Part 2," Punky Brewster, syndicated, 1987
- "West Coast Story," I Married Dora, ABC, 1987
- "To Heal a Nation," General Electric Theatre, NBC, 1988
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The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, NBC, 1989
- Guest host, Vicki!, syndicated, 1992
- Saloon woman, "Happy Birthday," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1993
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Storytime, PBS, 1994
- Fourth television mother, "All about Rosey," Roseanne, ABC, 1995
- Liz, "Last Dance," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1998
- Marjorie Fitzhughe (some sources cite Marjorie Quinn), "To Have and to Hold," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1998
- Amber Wiley, "Inheritance," Profiler, NBC, 1999
- Robin John, "Wild, Wild Mess," Popular, The WB, 1999
- Robin John, "Ch-Ch-Changes," Popular, The WB, 2000
- Robin John, "The Consequences of Falling," Popular, The WB, 2000
- Sonya Morrow, "This Old Spouse," NYPD Blue, ABC, 2000
- Jenny Ludke, "A Complicated Plot," Yes, Dear, CBS, 2001
- Jenny Ludke, "Greg: Don't Leave Home without Him," Yes, Dear, CBS,2001
- Herself, "TV Moms Edition," Weakest Link, NBC, 2002
- Herself, "The Wonder Years--Comedy Coming of Age," TVography (alsoknown as TVography: The Wonder Years--Comedy Coming of Age), Arts andEntertainment, 2002
- Bess Searcy, "Don't Leave Me a Loan," Girlfriends, UPN, 2002
- Diana, "The Whole Ball of Wax," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, The WB, 2002
- Jenny Ludke, "We're Having a Baby," Yes, Dear, CBS, 2002
- Diana, "Soul Mates," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, The WB, 2003
- Jenny Ludke, "Match Madness," Yes, Dear, CBS, 2003
- "Prescriptions," Strong Medicine, Lifetime, 2003
- Jenny Ludke, "Shirley Cooks with Love," Yes, Dear, CBS, 2004
- Also appeared in episodes of The Joan Rivers Show, syndicated; Regis and Kathie Lee, syndicated; and Rick Dees.
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Pilots
- Denise, Second Edition, CBS, 1984
- Terry Robinson, Poor Richard, CBS, 1984
- Charlotte Farnsworth, Maggie, CBS, 1986
- Pat, Mr. President, Fox, 1987
- Gloria, I Love You Perfect, ABC, 1989
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Film Appearances
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Diary of a Mad Housewife, Universal, 1970
- Nancy Reese, Going Berserk, Universal, 1983
- Jean, Never Got Outta the Boat, Lot 47 Films, 2002
- Mom, Jane White Is Sick & Twisted, Artist View Entertainment,2002
- Ruth, Tricks, Dog & Pony Productions/Gas Food & Lodging/Museum Bank Pictures, 2003
- Wife, Talking in Your Sleep, Morning Starlight Productions, 2004
- Rose Wells, Jack Satin, 2005
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Stage Appearances
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A Colliers Friday Night, New York Shakespeare Festival, New York City, 1976
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The Little Foxes, Stage West, West Springfield, MA, 1977-1978
- Rosalinde, Voices, Los Angeles Actors Theatre, Los Angeles, 1978-1979
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The Idol Makers, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 1978-1979
- Bella Phelan, Says I, Says He, Center Theatre Group, Mark Taper Forum, 1979-1980
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Almost Perfect, Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA, 1986
- Widow Quinn, Playboy of the Western World, Pacific Resident Theatre, Venice, CA, 1996
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Help!, Coast Playhouse, Los Angeles, 1996
- Marya, The Quick-Change Room (Scenes for a Revolution), Pacific Resident Theatre, 1997
- Also appeared as Era Brown, Summit Conference, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles; and as Ulla, There's One in Every Marriage.
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Major Tours
- Appeared as Juliet in a touring production of Romeo and Juliet.
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Stage Work
- Associate director, Hey, Rube, Women's Interart Center, New York City, 1978
- Producer, Golden Boy, Pacific Resident Theatre, Venice, CA, 1996
- Also producer of Awake and Sing, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals
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People Weekly, June 26, 2000, p. 92
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