Dana Hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dana Hill
Born	Dana Lynne Goetz (1964-05-06)May 6, 1964 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	July 15, 1996(1996-07-15) (aged 32) Burbank, California, U.S.
Other names	Dana Hill-Goetz
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1978–1996
Known for	Audrey Griswold in National Lampoon's European Vacation, Max Goof in Goof Troop
Television	See below
Awards	1986 - L.A. Drama Critics Circle, Best Featured Actress for "Picnic" 1982 - Young Artist Award, Best Actress for "Fallen Angel"

Dana Hill (born Dana Lynne Goetz; May 6, 1964 – July 15, 1996) was an American actress. She was famous for playing Audrey Griswold in the movie National Lampoon's European Vacation. She also had important roles in films like Shoot the Moon and Cross Creek.

Many kids know her voice as Max Goof from the cartoon Goof Troop. Dana had a health condition called Type 1 diabetes. This condition affected her growth, so she often played characters much younger than her actual age.

Early life and health

Dana Lynne Goetz was born on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Her dad, Theodore Goetz, directed commercials, and her mom was Sandy Hill.

When she was young, Dana was a talented athlete. She even placed high in national running races. But at age 10, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This health issue meant she could no longer continue her athletic career.

Diabetes also affected her physical growth. Because of this, Dana often looked younger than her age. This helped her play many child roles, even when she was a teenager or young adult.

Starting her acting career

Dana's first acting job was a commercial for the YMCA in 1973. She used her mother's maiden name, Hill, to avoid looking like she got jobs because of her dad. She wanted to earn her roles on her own.

She appeared in TV shows like Family. Her first big role was in the 1981 TV movie Fallen Angel. From 1981 to 1982, Dana played Gabby Gallagher in the TV series The Two of Us. Even at 17, she looked so young that police sometimes stopped her while she was driving to the studio!

In 1982, Dana starred in the movie Shoot the Moon. She also played Frankie Addams in a TV version of The Member of the Wedding. In 1983, she was in the film Cross Creek with Rip Torn and Mary Steenburgen.

Dana also made guest appearances on popular TV shows. She was in The Fall Guy and Magnum, P.I.. In Magnum, P.I., she played Willie, a 13-year-old foster child.

When she was 19, Dana starred in a TV special called Welcome Home, Jellybean. She played Geraldine "Jellybean" Oxley, a 12-year-old girl with a developmental disability. Her parents took her out of an institution to live a normal home life. She also appeared in Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre.

Movie roles

One of Dana's most famous roles was Audrey Griswold in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985). She took over the role from another actress.

She also appeared in the 1986 film Combat Academy. In this movie, she played Cadet Sergeant Andrea Pritchett alongside George Clooney.

Voice acting career

Dana Hill was a very talented voice actress. She brought many cartoon characters to life.

Starting in 1987, she voiced Scrappy, an orphan mouse, in Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures. She was also Teddy-2 in Jetsons: The Movie (1990). From 1989 to 1991, she voiced Buddy in Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears.

In 1991, she was the voice of Tank Muddlefoot in Darkwing Duck. Her most well-known voice role was Max Goof in Goof Troop from 1992 to 1993. She also voiced Jerry Mouse in Tom and Jerry: The Movie. Dana voiced Charles Duckman in Duckman until her death in 1996.

Death

In May 1996, Dana Hill fell into a diabetic coma. The next month, she had a serious stroke. Dana Hill passed away on July 15, 1996, at the age of 32.

Filmography

Film

Television roles

See also

In Spanish: Dana Hill para niños