Jenilee Harrison facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jenilee Harrison
Harrison in an ABC television press photograph promoting Three's Company, early 1981
Born	(1958-06-12) June 12, 1958 (age 67)
Occupation	Actress cheerleader
Years active	1978–2002
Known for	Three's Company Dallas
Spouse(s)	Bruce Oppenheim ​ ​ (m. 1993; div. 2022)​

Jenilee Harrison, born on June 12, 1958, is a former American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. From 1980 to 1982, she played Cindy Snow on the hit comedy series Three's Company. Later, she joined the cast of Dallas as Jamie Ewing Barnes, appearing from 1984 to 1986.

Jenilee Harrison's Acting Career

Before she became an actress, Jenilee Harrison was a cheerleader. She cheered for the Los Angeles Rams football team from 1978 to 1980. This was before she started her career in television and movies.

Starting on Three's Company

Jenilee was only 21 years old when she got her big break. She was cast as Cindy on Three's Company. Her character, Cindy, was a cousin who moved in with the main characters. This happened after another actress, Suzanne Somers, had her role reduced.

Over time, Jenilee's role on the show became smaller. She left the series after two and a half seasons. Producers felt she needed more experience. Her time on the show was even shown in a TV movie called Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Three's Company in 2003.

Life After Three's Company

After leaving Three's Company, Jenilee Harrison continued acting. She appeared in the movie Tank. She also joined the popular TV series Dallas. She played the character Jamie Ewing Barnes for two years.

She even worked again with some of her former Three's Company co-stars. In 1988, she guest-starred on She's the Sheriff with Suzanne Somers and Don Knotts. In 1992, she performed in a play called Shear Madness with Richard Kline in Canada.

Stepping Away from Acting

In 2002, Jenilee decided to stop acting. She chose to focus on other interests. These included investing in real estate, caring for animals, and car racing. In 2017, she reunited with some of the actors from Three's Company. They celebrated the show's 40th anniversary together.

Jenilee Harrison's Personal Life

In the early 1980s, Jenilee Harrison dated some famous athletes. She was linked to L.A. Rams guard Dennis Harrah. She also dated Major League Baseball star Reggie Jackson.

In 1993, Jenilee married Dr. Bruce Oppenheim. He is a chiropractor from the Los Angeles area. Dr. Oppenheim had been married before to actress Cybill Shepherd. Jenilee and Bruce Oppenheim divorced in 2022.

Jenilee Harrison's Filmography