Donna Pescow facts for kids
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Donna Pescow
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| Born |
Donna Gail Pescow
March 24, 1954 |
| Education | Sheepshead Bay High School |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
| Known for | Out of This World Angie Even Stevens Saturday Night Fever |
| Spouse(s) |
Arnold Zelonka
(m. 1987) |
| Children | 1 |
Donna Gail Pescow (born March 24, 1954) is an American actress and director. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows. You might know her from the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. She also starred in popular TV series like Angie, Out of This World, and Even Stevens.
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Early Life and Education
Donna Pescow was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her birthday is March 24, 1954. She went to Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn. After high school, she studied acting. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Around 1973, she had a main role in a musical. It was called Poor Old Fool.
Acting Career Highlights
Big Break in Saturday Night Fever
In 1977, Donna Pescow played Annette in the movie Saturday Night Fever. This film also starred John Travolta. To get ready for the role, she had to practice her Brooklyn accent. She had changed her accent for other acting jobs. Her performance in the movie was highly praised.
Early TV Roles and Soap Operas
Also in 1977, Pescow joined the TV show One Life to Live. She played a character named Celena Arquette. This role was short, but it helped her start her TV career. Later, she appeared on other TV soap operas. In 1978, she played one of Judy Garland's older sisters. This was in a TV movie called Rainbow. She also appeared as a guest on the game show Match Game in 1978.
Starring in Angie
Donna Pescow got her own TV series called Angie. It aired from 1979 to 1980 on ABC. She starred alongside Robert Hays and Doris Roberts. The show was very popular for two seasons.
More TV Series Roles
In 1982, Pescow joined the soap opera All My Children. She played Dr. Lynn Carson until 1983. After that, she got the role of Donna Garland. This was in the comedy series Out of This World. She starred with Maureen Flannigan. She stayed on the show from 1987 until it ended in 1991.
After Out of This World, Pescow had many guest roles. She appeared on shows like Clueless, NYPD Blue, and Philly. From 1999 to 2001, she was on the soap opera General Hospital. She played Gertrude Morgan, an aunt character.
Directing and Even Stevens
In 1999, Disney asked Pescow to be in a new show. It was a comedy for young people. The show became Even Stevens. It aired on Disney Channel from 2000 to 2003. Donna Pescow played Eileen Stevens, the mom. She also directed three episodes of the series. This show became very important for the Disney Channel. After the series ended, she returned for The Even Stevens Movie in 2003.
Recent Appearances
After Even Stevens, Pescow took some time off. She appeared in a short film called One Sung Hero. In 2007, she was in the final episode of The Sopranos. She played Donna Parisi. In 2023, Donna Pescow had a fun cameo. She appeared with John Travolta in a Capital One Christmas advertisement. She played a cashier in a shoe store.
Filmography
- 2023: Welcome to Chippendales (TV series) – Bridget (Jewellery Store)
- 2017: The Flash (TV series) – Dr. Sharon Finkel
- 2017: New Girl (TV series) – Priscilla
- 2013: Holiday Road Trip (TV movie) – Margaret
- 2012: Operation Cupcake (TV movie) – Sheila
- 2010: Cold Case (TV series) – Nancy Kent '10
- 2007: The Sopranos (TV series) – Donna Parisi
- 2007: Crossing Jordan (TV series) – Debbie's Mother
- 2006: One Sung Hero (short) – Karen
- 2003: The Even Stevens Movie (TV movie) – Eileen Stevens
- 2002: Philly (TV series) – Ronnie Garfield
- 2000: Even Stevens (TV series) – Eileen Stevens / Bubbie Rose, 65 episodes (2000–2003)
- 2000: Partners (TV movie) – Bob's Wife
- 1999: General Hospital (TV series) – Gertrude Morgan (1999–2001)
- 1998: Dead Husbands (TV movie) – Rosemary Monroe
- 1998: Ivory Tower – Bonnie Benitez
- 1997: Pauly (TV series) – Ariana
- 1997: NYPD Blue (TV series) – Mrs. Carol Buono
- 1997: Clueless (TV series) – Sheila Kendall
- 1996: Nash Bridges (TV series) (episode: "Hit Parade")
- 1994: Kenny Kingston Psychic Hotline (paid programming) with Ted Lange
- 1987: Glory Years (TV movie) – Norma
- 1986: Jake Speed – Wendy
- 1987: Out of This World (TV series) – Donna Garland (Main Role), 96 episodes (1987–1991)
- 1986: Murder, She Wrote (TV series) – Cornelia
- 1985: Mr. Belvedere (TV series) – Candy
- 1985: Obsessed with a Married Woman (TV movie) – Susan
- 1984: Finder of Lost Loves (TV series) – Anne Sherman
- 1983: Hotel (TV series) – Cathy Connelly / Gloria Beck / Susan Garfield (1983–1987)
- 1983: Fantasy Island (TV series) – Carol Bowen / Paula Santino (1983–1984)
- 1983: All My Children (TV series) – Dr. Lynn Carson
- 1983: Policewoman Centerfold (TV movie) – Sissy Owens
- 1983: Trapper John, M.D. (TV series) – Linda D'Amico
- 1982: Cassie & Co. (TV series)
- 1982: The Day the Bubble Burst (TV movie) – Gloria Block
- 1981: Advice to the Lovelorn (TV movie) – Janice Vernon
- 1979: The Love Boat (TV series) – Connie / Gwen Winters S2 E18/ Irene (1979–1986)
- 1979: Angie (TV series) – Angie Falco Benson, 36 episodes (1979–1980)
- 1978: Rainbow (TV movie) – Jinnie Gumm
- 1978: Human Feelings (TV movie) – Gloria Prentice
- 1977: One Life to Live (TV series) – Celena Arquette
- 1977: Saturday Night Fever – Annette
