Didi Conn, an American actress known for her work in television, film, and stage, was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1951. Her birth name was Edith Bernstein. She adopted "Didi" as a childhood nickname—a name she would later use professionally. Her father was a clinical psychologist. Conn attended Midwood High School in Brooklyn. Her brother, Richard Bernstein, is an opera singer.
Conn began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in various roles that gradually brought her industry recognition. One of her early notable performances was as Laurie Robinson in the 1977 film You Light Up My Life. She gained widespread fame as Frenchy in the iconic musicals Grease (1978) and its sequel Grease 2 (1982).
On television, Conn portrayed Helen on The Practice and Denise Stevens Downey in the sitcom Benson. She also became well-known among younger audiences as Stacy Jones in the children’s series Shining Time Station. Conn further showcased her vocal talent as the voice of Raggedy Ann in the animated feature Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure, directed by Richard Williams.
Conn’s distinctive voice became a recognizable trademark throughout her career. In addition to voice acting, she made several celebrity guest appearances on popular game shows, including Match Game, Chain Reaction, and multiple editions of Pyramid—namely the $20,000, $25,000, and $100,000 versions—as well as Go.
| Birth Date: | 13 Jul, 1951 |
| Age: | 68 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| Education: | Midwood High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Spouse: | David Shire [M. 1982] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
