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Valerie Landsburg
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| Born | August 12, 1958 New York City
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| Other names | Valerie Landsberg |
| Occupation | Actress, director, screenwriter, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Known for | Doris Schwartz in Fame |
| Spouse(s) |
James McVay
(m. 1984–2018) |
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Valerie Landsburg (born August 12, 1958) is an American actress, director, writer, and singer. She is most famous for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 TV series Fame. She also sang the main vocals on the song "Hi Fidelity," which was a top five hit in the UK. Her father, Alan Landsburg, was a well-known producer.
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About Valerie Landsburg
Valerie Landsburg was born in New York City. Her mother, Sally Landsburg, was a psychologist and writer. Her father, Alan Landsburg, was a producer.
Valerie started her acting career in 1978 in the movie Thank God It's Friday. In 1980, she took on the role of Libby in Neil Simon's play I Ought to Be in Pictures.
Her Time on Fame
In 1982, Valerie joined the cast of the TV series Fame. She played the character Doris Schwartz. While working on the show, Valerie also wrote and directed one episode.
After leaving Fame in 1985, she appeared in two comedy TV series. One was You Again? with Jack Klugman, which ran for one season. The other was All Is Forgiven, created by the people who made Cheers. Even though All Is Forgiven only had nine episodes, it became more popular when it was shown again on the A&E network.
Other Roles and Work
Valerie Landsburg has had many other acting roles. She appeared in TV series like Hotel and Dream On. She also guest-starred in popular shows such as Murder, She Wrote, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Nip/Tuck.
Besides acting, Valerie is also a director. She has directed several movies and TV show episodes. In 2001, she released an album called Grownup. This album featured many of her own songs, including a new version of "Hi Fidelity."
Valerie's Film and TV Appearances
Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Valerie Landsburg has been a part of:
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1978 | Thank God It's Friday | Frannie | |
| 1990 | Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael | Miss Day Ashburn | Credited as Valerie Landsberg |
| 1997 | Drawn to the Flame |
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Director |
| Borrowed Life Stolen Love |
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Director | |
| Too Good to Be True |
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Producer | |
| 2001 | Rock Star | Concert After-Party Guest | Uncredited |
| 2005 | Bound by Lies |
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Director |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1976 | The Kids From C.A.P.E.R. | Dunga Ginny | 1 episode |
| 1979 | The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal | Loretta | Television movie |
| 1980 | Marathon | Annie | Television movie |
| 1982–1987 | Fame | Doris Rene Schwartz | 84 episodes |
| 1986 | You Again? | Pam | 8 episodes |
| All is Forgiven | Lorraine Elder | 9 episodes | |
| 1987 | 1st & Ten | Anna | 5 episodes |
| 1987–1988 | Hotel | Cheryl Dolan | 17 episodes |
| 1988 | Murder, She Wrote | Alice Brooke | 1 episode |
| 1989 | The Ryan White Story | Loretta | Television movie |
| 1990 | Unspeakable Acts | Maggie Rivera | Television movie |
| Babies | Andrea | Television movie | |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | Cathy Gerson | 1 episode | |
| 1993 | Not in My Family | Television movie | |
| 1993–1994 | Dream On | Gina Pedalbee | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | Terror in the Night | Tina | Television movie |
| One of Her Own | Stacy Schoep | Television movie | |
| 1995 | Empty Nest | Valerie | 1 episode Director |
| 1997 | Women: Stories of Passion |
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4 episodes Director |
| 2000 | Bar Hopping | Agent No. 4 | Television movie |
| 2003 | Columbo: Columbo Likes the Nightlife | Television movie | |
| 2005 | American Dreams | 1 episode | |
| Nip/Tuck | Marian Berg | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | The Unit | Marge | 1 episode |
| Windfall | 1 episode | ||
| 2009 | Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith | Noreen | Television movie |
See also
In Spanish: Valerie Landsburg para niños
