Connie Needham is an American actress and dance instructor who was born on December 5, 1959, in Anaheim, California. Needham is best known for the role of Elizabeth Bradford on the show "Eight is Enough" which enjoyed a four year run from 1977 to 1981. Needham also portrayed two different characters on the show "Fame" with her first appearance being in the episode "To Soar and Never Falter" in 1982. In the episode, Needham plays a dancer in the initial stages of multiple sclerosis.
Her work in the episode helped the director Harry Harris win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series. She then appeared again in the show "Fame" the following year as Kelly Hayden for three episodes. Other roles include an appearance on Leslie Nielsen's comedy show "Police Squad!" where she played a dance teacher named Jill. Needham also made an appearance in the show "L.A. Law", "Ellen", and starred in multiple television commercials for the supermarket Jewel-Osco. Today, Needham works as a dance instructor in Orange County, California where she teaches junior jazz, puts on annual recitals, and choreographing team competitions.
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Marital Status: | Married |
Profession: | American actress |
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Children: | Kimberly Needham, Taylor Needham |
Date of Birth: | December 5, 1959 (age 59 years) |
Nationality: | American |
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T.V. Show(s): | Eight Is Enough |
Birth Place: | Anaheim, CA |
Spouse: | David Needham (m. 1979–2005) |
Education: | Canyon High School |
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Net Worth 2021: | 500 thousand |