Kirstie Alley
1951 – 2022

Kirstie Alley

American actress (1951–2022)

television produceractor
Born
1951-01-12, Wichita
Died
2022-12-05
Birthplace state
Kansas

Biography

Kirstie Alley was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1951 and worked as an actor and television producer. She played Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom Cheers from 1987 to 1993, winning an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 for the role. From 1997 to 2000 she starred as the lead in the sitcom Veronica's Closet, which brought her additional Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She appeared as Mollie Jensen in Look Who's Talking (1989) and its sequels released in 1990 and 1993. She died on December 5, 2022.

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Kirstie Alley is recorded as a television producer and a actor, born in Kansas (1951–2022).

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Frequently asked about Kirstie Alley

Who was Kirstie Alley?
Kirstie Alley was American actress (1951–2022), born in Kansas (1951 – 2022).
When and where was Kirstie Alley born?
Kirstie Alley was born on 1951-01-12 in Wichita.
When did Kirstie Alley die?
Kirstie died on 2022-12-05.
What was Kirstie Alley known for?
Kirstie Alley is recorded as a television producer and a actor.
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