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词条 Nancy Valen
释义

  1. Early life

  2. Career

     Acting  Producing 

  3. Personal life

  4. Filmography

     Film  Television 

  5. References

  6. External links

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|12|16|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
| height = 5' 6 1/2" (169cm)
| weight = 128lbs
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| othername = Nancy Valin
Nancy Van Patten
| occupation = Actress, producer, host
| yearsactive = 1985–present
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Nancy Valen (born December 16, 1965) is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for portraying Captain Samantha Thomas on Baywatch.

Early life

Nancy Valen was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Hallandale, Florida. By the time she was 12 years old, she was spending summers modeling in New York City and studied acting at Uta Hagen's HB Studios. After graduating from a performing arts high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Valen won a theatrical scholarship to the University of Florida. She ultimately declined the scholarship in favor of continuing her professional career in Miami. Meanwhile, she attended Broward Community College, where she studied theatre and paid for her tuition by modeling and acting, appearing in two episodes of Miami Vice.

After one year of college, Valen went to New York City to pursue a theatrical career. Within one month of being in New York, she landed a series regular role on the daytime drama Ryan's Hope. Valen stayed with Ryan's Hope for two years before moving to Los Angeles to pursue other interests.

Career

Acting

Valen made her film debut in Porky's Revenge (1985), followed by a role in The Heavenly Kid with Richard Mulligan and Jane Kaczmarek. In 1989, Valen co-starred alongside Patrick Dempsey in the film, Loverboy. She also had a small role opposite Kirk Cameron in the film Listen to Me. Her other film appearances include Seven Sundays alongside Molly Ringwald; directed by Academy Award-winning director, Jean-Charles Tacchella.

In addition to films, Valen has also appeared in various television series. In 1990, she guest starred in an episode of Saved by the Bell as the brand new school nurse at Bayside High, Jennifer. That same year, she co-starred in NBC's short-lived musical series Hull High under the direction of Kenny Ortega. After the series premiere, TV Guide proclaimed her "the most agreeably watchable new star on TV". Valen has also guest starred on 23 series including Hardball, Crime Scene Investigation, Friends, Spin City, Boy Meets World, Miami Vice, and Murder She Wrote.

Valen has also hosted several infomercials for the Bun and Thigh Roller, Slam man, Thin 'n Sexy Body Wrap, Kevin Trudeau's Debt Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About, Time Life The Heart of Classic Rock, and the Instyler. Valen has also starred in commercials for John Deere and Washington Mutual [1]

Valen has appeared as a guest on Leno, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Day L.A. and on the covers and pages of magazines and newspapers including American Women, FHM, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, and The Los Angeles Times Calendar.

Producing

Valen, alongside Craig J. Nevius, formed Windmill Entertainment. Among the television programs she has produced include Living in TV Land, Chasing Farrah, William Shatner in Concert, and Let's Kill Scott Baio.

As an Executive Producer/reality series creator, Valen has partnered with a wide variety of companies including Whoop Inc., Renegade83, 44 Blue, Target, and Intuitive Entertainment. Currently Nancy is partnered with Authentic Entertainment on the series WHEN STAMIE MET TRACY. The series follows two former The Real L Word stars as they raise their three children with their extended modern family. In addition, Valen works with Jarrett Creative Group in partnership with the Biography Channel for the networks’ highest rated series, Celebrity Ghost Stories and the hit series, Celebrity Close Calls.

In the scripted world, Valen has partnered with VH1, ABC, FOX Television and Emmy award winning producer, Tony To. Valen is in development and is a Co-Executive Producer on ACTION HEROES INC. for ABC/Fox Studios. The action-comedy movie franchise stars William Shatner, Robert Wagner and Lee Majors as three former TV heroes turned real life detectives.

Personal life

Since October 1994, Valen has been married to Nels Van Patten (son of actor Dick Van Patten).[2][3]

Filmography

Film

Year Title RoleNotes
1985Porky's Revenge!Ginger
1985{{sortname>The|Heavenly Kid}}Melissa
1989{{sortname>The|Big Picture|The Big Picture (1989 film)}}Young Sharon
1989LoverboyJenny Gordon
1989Listen to MeMia
1992Final EmbraceCandy Vale / Laurel Parrish
1993Little Devils: The BirthLynn
1994Seven SundaysNicky
1998Black ThunderMela
2003Written in BloodMary Ramson
2007{{sortname>The|Wager|The Wager (2007 film)}}Tanya Steele

Television

Year Title RoleNotes
1985Miami ViceLanaEpisode: "The Home Invaders"
1986–1987Ryan's HopeMelinda Weaver
1988Charles in ChargeTammyEpisode: "Barbelles"
1989Murder, She WroteSelina Williams WaverlyEpisode: "Night of the Tarantula"
1989BaywatchHallieEpisode: "Panic at Malibu Pier"
1990Hull HighDonna BreedloveMain role (8 episodes)
1990Saved by the BellJenniferEpisode: "From Nurse to Worse"
1991{{sortname>The|Young Riders}}Samantha EdgarsEpisode: "Color Blind"
1991Full HouseLisa GreenEpisode: "Take My Sister, Please"
1992Murder, She WroteLily RolandEpisode: "Danse Diabolique"
1992Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal FramingMala SikorskiTV film
1993Silk StalkingsSylvia DeCastroEpisode: "Team Spirit"
1994Silk StalkingsDr. Jillian DupreeEpisodes: "Natural Selection: Parts 1 & 2"
1994Fortune HunterMadison ReynoldsEpisode: "The Cursed Dagger"
1994Walker, Texas RangerLauraEpisodes: "Something in the Shadows: Parts 1 & 2"
1994HardballJenniferEpisode: "Pilot"
1994Boy Meets WorldMs. KellyEpisode: "Pairing Off"
1995FriendsLorraineEpisode: "The One with the Candy Hearts"
1996–1997BaywatchSamantha ThomasMain role (22 episodes)
1997ViperBianca CarsonEpisode: "Whistle Blower"
1998Dune 2000Fremen Kari (voice)Video game
1999{{sortname>The|Love Boat: The Next Wave}}LeslieEpisode: "Other People's Business"
2001Black ScorpionDet. Angela Archer / Angel of DeathEpisode: "Kiss of Death"
2002Spin CityAshleyEpisode: "Sex, Lies and Video Date"

References

1. ^http://www.nancyvalen.com/commercial_reel
2. ^https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0887697/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
3. ^http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/nels-van-patten-57788359/

External links

  • {{IMDb name|id=0883940}}
  • {{official website|http://www.nancyvalen.com/}}
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