Danielle von Zerneck
| Danielle von Zerneck | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 21, 1965 North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, film producer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) |
James Fearnley (1989–present) |
Danielle von Zerneck (born December 21, 1965 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles) is an American actress[1] and film producer.
She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Donna, Ritchie Valens' girlfriend in the film La Bamba (1987). von Zerneck's last acting credit was in the 2001 television film Acceptable Risk, based on the novel of the same name. In recent years, she worked primarily as a film producer.[2]
Personal life
She is the daughter of film producer Frank von Zerneck.[3] Since 1989, She has been married to James Fearnley, an English accordion player for the Irish folk/punk band The Pogues.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Tunnel Vision | Daughter | |
| 1985 | My Science Project | Ellie Sawyer | |
| 1987 | La Bamba | Donna Ludwig | |
| 1988 | Under the Boardwalk | Allie | |
| 1988 | Dangerous Curves | Michelle West | |
| 1989 | Tale of Two Sisters | Adult Bug Girl | |
| 1990 | Arduous Moon | Shana | Short film |
| 1992 | Deuce Coupe | Virginia | |
| 1995 | Living in Oblivion | Wanda |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress | Heather | TV film |
| 1983-84 | General Hospital | Louisa "Lou" Swenson | TV series |
| 1984 | Summer Fantasy | Denise Biaggi | TV film |
| 1986 | Foley Square | "Kid Stuff" | |
| 1986 | Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color | Susie Fratelli | "A Fighting Choice" |
| 1987 | Spenser: For Hire | Lisa Bodman | "Murder and Acquisitions" |
| 1987 | Family Ties | June | "Return of the Native" |
| 1988 | ABC Afterschool Special | Samm Matian | "Date Rape" |
| 1989 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Holly Hagen | "Curse of the Corn People" |
| 1990 | By Dawn's Early Light | Radnor's Wife | TV film |
| 1990 | Opposites Attract | Sky | TV film |
| 1991 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Shannon Nichols | "Doogstruck" |
| 1992 | Survive the Savage Sea | Susan | TV film |
| 1992 | Woman with a Past | Tammy | TV film |
| 1993 | Dream On | Kat | "And Bobby Makes Three" |
| 1993 | Beyond Suspicion | TV film | |
| 1995 | Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare | Linda | TV film |
| 1997 | Holiday in Your Heart | Photographer | TV film |
| 2001 | Acceptable Risk | Gloria | TV film |
References
- ↑ Holden, Stephen (August 10, 1985). "FILM: 'SCIENCE PROJECT,' FROM JONATHAN BETUEL". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- ↑ Danielle von Zerneck Movies & TV, The New York Times
- ↑ Danielle von Zerneck, AllMovie
External links
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