Rita Jenrette Biography ((?)-)

Born Rita Carpenter; daughter of C.H. (a businessman) and Reba (Garlington) Carpenter; married John Jenrette (a former U.S. Congressman; divorced). Addresses: AGENT--c/o Steve Carson, Phoenix Agency, 250 W. 57th Street, Suite 2530, New York, NY 10019.

Famous Works

  • Credits; PRINCIPAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES; EPISODIC
  • Kate and Allie, CBS.
  • Fantasy Island, ABC.
  • Edge of Night, ABC.
  • The Girls in the Office, Canadian Cable.
  • Oprah Winfrey Show.
  • Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
  • Today Show.
  • P.M. Magazine.
  • A.M. New York.
  • Phil Donohue Show.
  • Hour Magazine.
  • Merv Griffin Show.
  • A.M. L.A..
  • Nightline.
  • Good Morning America.
  • Tomorrow Show.
  • 20/20.
  • People Are Talking, San Francisco, CA.
  • Live at Five, WNBC, New York City.
  • Host, Mid-Morning L.A..
  • Host, Tomorrow Show, NBC.
  • Host, Leave It to the Women.
  • Credits; SPECIALS
  • Comedy Tonight, Fox Television.
  • Dick Clark Special, ABC.
  • David Steinberg Special, HBO.
  • Club Med Special, HBO.
  • Host, Variety Special.
  • Credits; PRINCIPAL FILM APPEARANCES
  • Sandy, Island Massacre.
  • Ida, Aunt Ida's Place, Wescom, 1987.
  • Sharon, End of the Line, Orion, 1987.
  • Credits; PRINCIPAL STAGE APPEARANCES
  • Albee, On with the Show, Austin, TX.
  • Celia, Hatful of Rain and Liz, The Philadelphia Story, both Los Angeles productions.
  • Nina, The Pact, Dramatists Guild, New York City.
  • Rita, A Girl's Guide to Chaos, American Place Theatre, New York City.
  • Writings;BOOKS
  • My Capitol Secrets, Bantam.
  • Conglomerate, Richardson-Steirman.