Quinn Cummings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quinn Cummings
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Quinn Cummings in 2015
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Quinn L. Cummings
August 13, 1967 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Author, humorist, actress, inventor, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1975–1992 |
| Partner(s) | Don DiPietro |
| Children | 1 |
Quinn L. Cummings, born on August 13, 1967, is an American author, humorist, inventor, and a former actress. She became famous as a child star, especially for her role as Lucy McFadden in the 1977 movie The Goodbye Girl. For this role, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was one of the youngest people ever to receive such a nomination. Quinn Cummings was also known for playing Annie Cooper in the TV series Family. After her acting career, she became an entrepreneur and has written several books.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Quinn Cummings was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Sumner, was a businessman. Her mother, Jan, worked as a bookkeeper. Quinn started her acting career after being discovered by a famous camera expert named James Wong Howe. She soon appeared in many TV commercials.
Acting Career Highlights
Quinn Cummings quickly landed the role of Lucy McFadden in the 1977 film The Goodbye Girl. She played the daughter of the character played by Marsha Mason. Her performance in this movie earned her nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Television Roles
In 1978, Quinn Cummings had a regular role on the drama series Family. She appeared in 36 episodes of the show. Later, in 1985, she was in the TV comedy Hail to the Chief. In this show, she played the daughter of the first female president of the United States. Quinn also worked as a casting agent for a while. Her last acting role was in 1992, on an episode of Evening Shade.
Other Ventures and Books
After her acting career, Quinn Cummings explored new paths. She became an inventor and an author.
Inventing and Business
After her daughter was born, Quinn created a special baby carrier called the HipHugger. It was a sling-like device designed to carry a baby comfortably. She was the president of the HipHugger company. She later sold the company in 2006.
Writing and Podcasting
In 2005, Quinn Cummings started a blog called The QC Report. On her blog, she wrote about funny and ironic parts of modern life. She shared her experiences as a working mother in her 30s.
Her first book, Notes from the Underwire: Adventures from My Awkward and Lovely Life, was published in 2009. Her second book, The Year of Learning Dangerously, came out in 2012. This book looked at how homeschooling works in America. In 2013, she released Pet Sounds, a collection of funny stories about animals and owning pets.
In 2019, Quinn Cummings started a podcast called Quinn Cummings Gives Bad Advice. On this podcast, she answers questions from listeners. She often points out that she doesn't have special knowledge about the topics.
In 2021, she self-published a book called Modest Blessings for Modern Times. This book is a humorous collection of everyday situations. It describes moments where you might feel "modestly" grateful. For example, "You shower after a teenage boy, and yet there is still hot water." Quinn has donated some of the money from this book to different non-profit groups.
Personal Life
Quinn Cummings has one daughter, Anneke DiPietro. Anneke was born in 2000.
Awards and Recognition
Quinn Cummings received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- Academy Award
- Nominated: Best Actress in a Supporting Role, The Goodbye Girl (1978)
- Golden Globe Award
- Nominated: Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role, The Goodbye Girl (1978)
- Young Artist Award
- Nominated: Best Juvenile Actress in a TV Series or Special, Family (1980)
- Won: Best Young Actress in a Television Series, Family (1981)
- Nominated: Best Young Actress in a Movie Made for Television, Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? (1984)
See also
In Spanish: Quinn Cummings para niños
