Sarah Kennedy (born January 27, 1948) is an American actress who appeared in many popular television shows during the 1970s and early 1980s, including ''

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''. She was also an occasional guest on ''

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'' and ''

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'', and appeared in films such as ''

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'' (1971) and ''

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'' (1974).

Early life

Born and raised in

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, where her father was a doctor, Kennedy knew she wanted to be an actress from age five. Kennedy graduated from Coquille High School where she was a cheerleader and travelled around the country as a cheerleader clinic instructor. She attended

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and

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, majoring in English and dance, and her first job was as a receptionist at a talent agency in

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, which led to many commercial and acting roles.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

References

External links

* 1948 births Living people Actresses from Oregon American television actresses Oregon State University alumni San Francisco State University alumni Place of birth missing (living people) People from Coquille, Oregon 21st-century American women {{US-tv-actor-stub