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Natalie West
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Natalie West is an American actress who has worked in television, movies, and on stage. She is most famous for playing Crystal Anderson-Conner in the TV show Roseanne, which aired from 1988 to 2018.
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Natalie West's Acting Journey
Natalie West started her acting career in the early 1980s. She performed in many plays in theaters around Chicago. Her big chance came when she got the part of Crystal Anderson Conner on the TV show Roseanne. Crystal was a friend of the main character, Roseanne, and later became Dan's stepmother.
Her Role on Roseanne
Natalie was a regular cast member for the third and fourth seasons of Roseanne. She also appeared as a guest star before and after those seasons. Her last appearance in the original show was in 1995. After that, she took a break from TV and movies to focus on her theater work.
The show Roseanne was brought back in 2018, and Natalie returned to play Crystal again. However, the show was canceled after one season due to comments made by the show's star. Natalie West also appeared in the spin-off show, The Conners, in 2018 and 2024.
Movies and Theater Work
In 2004, Natalie acted in an independent movie called Life Sentence. She appeared in a few more independent films over the years. In 2012, she had her first main role in a movie called Nate & Margaret, where she played Margaret.
Natalie has continued to perform in many theater productions in Chicago. She is a member of a theater group called A Red Orchid Theatre.
Her movies include Bushwhacked (1995), Life Sentence (2004), The Poker House (2007), and Nate & Margaret (2012). She also appeared in Under Covers (2015).
Awards and Recognitions
Natalie West has received several awards for her acting in plays. These awards are called Joseph Jefferson Awards, which celebrate great theater work in Chicago.
- 1984 – She won an award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her role in Life and Limb.
- 2010 – She won another award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her role in Abigail's Party.
- 2012 – She received an Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her role in The Butcher of Baraboo.
Natalie West's Filmography
Movies Natalie West Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Bushwhacked | Mrs. Fishman | |
| 2004 | Life Sentence | Louise | |
| 2008 | The Poker House | Dolly | |
| 2012 | Nate & Margaret | Margaret | |
| 2015 | Under Covers | Camille |
Television Shows Natalie West Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988–1995, 2018 | Roseanne | Crystal Anderson | 60 episodes |
| 1989 | Do You Know the Muffin Man? | Paula Stockman | TV movie |
| 1993 | Darkness Before Dawn | Mrs. Guard | |
| 2010 | Bad Sides | Herself | Episode: “Pilot” |
| 2018, 2024 | The Conners | Crystal Anderson | 3 episodes |
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