Lesley Ann Warren facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lesley Ann Warren
Warren in 2009
Born	(1946-08-16) August 16, 1946 (age 79) Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Other names	Lesley Warren
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	1963–present
Spouse(s)	Jon Peters ​ ​ (m. 1967; div. 1975)​ Ron Taft ​ ​ (m. 2000)​
Partner(s)	Jeffrey Hornaday (1977–1985)
Children	1

Lesley Ann Warren (born August 16, 1946) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her many roles in movies and television shows over a long career.

She first became famous in 1965 when she played the main character in the TV musical Cinderella. Soon after, she starred in two Disney musical movies, The Happiest Millionaire (1967) and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968).

Throughout her career, Warren has won many awards. She won a Golden Globe Award for the TV series Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue in 1978. In 1983, she was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the movie Victor/Victoria. She is also well-known for playing Miss Scarlet in the popular 1985 movie Clue.

Early Life

Warren was born in Manhattan, New York City. Her mother, Carol, was a nightclub singer, and her father, William, was a real estate agent. She has a younger brother named Richard. Her family is Jewish, with ancestors from Russia.

Warren loved performing from a young age. She started attending the Professional Children's School when she was only six years old. By age 13, she was a student at The High School of Music & Art.

Career

Becoming a Star

Warren as Cinderella in Cinderella (1965), pictured with Stuart Damon as the Prince

Warren began training as a ballet dancer when she was six. In 1961, she was accepted into the famous School of American Ballet. At 17, she joined the Actors Studio, becoming one of the youngest students ever accepted.

Her career on Broadway started in 1963 with the musical 110 in the Shade. Her big break came in 1965 when she starred as Cinderella in a TV musical. This role made her a household name. After that, she appeared in two Disney movies, The Happiest Millionaire and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band.

Television and Movie Roles

Warren with the Mission: Impossible cast in 1970

In the 1970s, Warren became a familiar face on television. She starred as Dana Lambert in the action series Mission: Impossible from 1970 to 1971. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She also appeared in TV shows like Columbo and played Lois Lane in a 1975 TV special about Superman.

In 1978, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in the TV miniseries Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue. The next year, she was a special guest on The Muppet Show.

Success in the 1980s and 1990s

The 1980s were a big decade for Warren's movie career. In 1982, she starred as Norma Cassidy in the musical comedy Victor/Victoria. The role was a huge success, earning her nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.

In 1985, she played the clever Miss Scarlet in the mystery-comedy movie Clue, based on the popular board game. She also appeared in movies like Burglar (1987) with Whoopi Goldberg and Life Stinks (1991) with Mel Brooks.

During this time, she also appeared in music videos for famous artists. She was in Bob Seger's video for "American Storm" and Aerosmith's video for "Janie's Got a Gun".

Recent Work

Warren in 2012

Warren has continued to act in movies and on television. From 2001 to 2006, she had a recurring role on the sitcom Will & Grace. From 2008 to 2012, she played Jinx Shannon in the drama series In Plain Sight.

In 2013, she had a fun reunion with her Clue co-stars Christopher Lloyd and Martin Mull in an episode of the show Psych. She has also appeared in shows like Daredevil and American Princess. She continues to work on new projects, with roles in TV shows and movies.

Personal Life

Warren married producer Jon Peters in 1967. They have one son, Christopher Peters. The couple divorced in 1975.

In 2000, Warren married Ron Taft, an advertising executive. They met at a hair salon in 1991 and have been together ever since.

Selected Filmography

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Lesley Ann Warren para niños