Deborah Rennard is an American actress, writer and producer, best known for her role as Sly Lovegren in ''

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'' (1981–1991).

Life and career

Rennard was born in

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. In 1981 she was cast in a recurring role on ''

'' as J.R. Ewing's loyal secretary Sylvia "Sly" Lovegren. She appeared in the series from 1981 to 1991 and later was cast in the 1996 film '' J.R. Returns''. After ''

'', she had role in daytime soap opera '' Days of Our Lives'', and guest starred on ''

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'', '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', and '' Due South''. In film, she appeared as Harmony in the 1986 movie '' Land of Doom'' and as Cynthia alongside

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in the 1990 movie '' Lionheart''. She left acting and as of late 1990s began career as stage producer. In 1997, Rennard married director

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rennard, Deborah American television actresses Living people American soap opera actresses American film actresses 20th-century American actresses Actresses from Los Angeles 21st-century American actresses Year of birth missing (living people)