Sandra Borgsmiller Kerns (born July 20, 1949) is a retired American

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actress who worked on television in the 1970s and 1980s before retiring to care for her family with husband Hubie Kerns Jr., a stuntman.

Early years

Sandra Borgsmiller is one of five children born to Dr. William J. Borgsmiller (died August 4, 1999) and June K. Borgsmiller (died June 11, 2008).

Career

In 1979, Kerns starred in ''

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'' as Maren in the episode "Stringer". However, Kerns is probably best known to viewers for her role as Ellen Powell on '' Charles in Charge''. She was a regular cast member when the show initially went into first-run syndication in January 1987. However, in the final two seasons, she abruptly left the show and only made three more appearances (once in season four and twice in season five). She last acted in 1993, but appeared as herself in an episode of ''

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'' in 2006.

Family

Kerns and her husband were married on a Malibu mountain top in 1975, and currently live in

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. They have two children, including son Zack and daughter Kallie who also was an actress and stunt performer.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1949 births Living people American film actresses American television actresses People from Greater Los Angeles 21st-century American women {{US-tv-actor-1940s-stub