Lisa Whelchel

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Actress

Birth Date: May 29, 1963

Age: 60 years old

Birth Place: Littlefield, Texas

A confident, charismatic actress, Lisa Whelchel went from "The New Mickey Mouse Club" (syndicated, 1977-79) to teen stardom on "The Facts of Life" (NBC, 1979-1988). Playing the conceited but ultimately kind-hearted rich girl Blair Warner, Whelchel struck sparks with classmate Jo (Nancy McKeon) as well as with the younger Natalie (Mindy Cohn) and Tootie (Kim Fields) under the wry, watchful eye of Mrs. Garrett (Charlotte Rae). A low-key, long-running sitcom hit that proved immensely popular with young audiences of multiple generations, the series became a fondly remembered pop cultural reference point and lived on in reruns as well as in "The Facts of Life Reunion" (ABC, 2001). Grammy-nominated for her 1984 Christian music album All Because of You, Whelchel left the business after the show ended, marrying a pastor and focusing on being a stay-at-home mom who also became an in-demand inspirational speaker and author of religiously-themed books on parenting and homeschooling. Still much loved by nostalgic fans, the actress earned considerable publicity when chose to compete on the 2012 Philippines-set season of "Survivor" (CBS, 2000- ). Thoroughly at peace with her unique slice of 1980s pop cultural immortality, Lisa Whelchel displayed a refreshingly grounded perspective on showbiz and built an enviable balance between life and work.

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Access Daily With Mario & Kit

Guest
TV Show
2022

The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

Guest
TV Show
2019

Today With Hoda & Jenna

Guest
TV Show
2019

Collector's Call

Host
TV Show
2019

You Light Up My Christmas

Actor
Aurora
Movie
2019

Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer

Guest
TV Show
2017

Daily Blast Live

Guest
TV Show
2017

Battle of the Network Stars

Guest
TV Show
2017

Hearts of Spring

Actor
Carly Ashby
Movie
2016

A Snow Capped Christmas

Actor
Dale Benson
Movie
2016

For Better or for Worse

Actor
Wendy
Movie
2014

Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas

Actor
Nancy Porter
Movie
2013

Home & Family

Guest
TV Show
2012

Katie

Guest
TV Show
2012

The Jeff Probst Show

Guest
TV Show
2012

The Marilyn Denis Show

Guest
TV Show
2011

The Talk

Guest
TV Show
2010

Access Hollywood Live

Guest
TV Show
2010

The Doctors

Guest
TV Show
2008

Joyce Meyer: Enjoying Everyday Life

Guest
TV Show
2006

The Facts of Life Reunion

Actor
Blair Warner
Movie
2001

SurvivorStream

Contestant
TV Show
2000

The View

Guest
TV Show
1997

Where the Red Fern Grows, Part II

Actor
Sara Coleman
Movie
1992

The Facts of Life Down Under

Actor
Blair Warner
Movie
1987

The Facts of Life Goes to Paris

Actor
Blair Warner
Movie
1982

Twirl

Actor
Jill Moore
Movie
1981

The Facts of LifeStream

Actor
Blair Warner
TV Show
1979

The Double McGuffin

Actor
Jody
Movie
1979

Diff'rent StrokesStream

Guest Star
TV Show
1978

Good Morning America

Guest
TV Show
1975

The 700 Club

Guest
TV Show
1966

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