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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Marilu Henner, born <a href="/biography/marilu-henner">Mary Lucy Denise Henner</a> in 1952, is an American <a href="/biography/marilu-henner">actress</a>, producer, author, and radio host. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised on the Northwest Side in the Logan Square neighborhood. Henner is the third of six children. Her mother, Loretta Callis (born Nikoleta Kalogeropoulos), was of Greek descent and ran the Henner Dance School for over 20 years. Loretta also served as president of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts. Her father, Joseph Henner (formerly <a href="/biography/marilu-henner">Pudlowski</a>), of Polish heritage, passed away from a heart attack at age 52, while her mother died from complications related to arthritis at age 58.</p>

<p>Henner began dancing at the age of two and started teaching dance at her family's studio by 14. She choreographed school productions and remained active in performance arts throughout her education. Henner attended the University of Chicago, where she studied in Hyde Park and became involved in local theater.</p>

<h2>Rise to Fame: 'Grease' and 'Taxi'</h2>
<p>While a student at the University of Chicago, Henner originated the role of Marty in the 1971 Kingston Mines Theater production of the musical <i>Grease</i>. When the show was picked up for Broadway, Henner was invited to reprise her role. However, she chose instead to tour with the National Touring Company of <i>Grease</i>, performing alongside <a href="/biography/john-travolta">John Travolta</a>, who played Doody.</p>

<p>Henner gained widespread recognition for her role as Elaine O’Connor Nardo in the hit television sitcom <i>Taxi</i>, which aired from 1978 to 1983. Her performance in this role made her a familiar face to American audiences and defined a significant part of her acting career.</p>

<h2>Television Appearances and Hosting</h2>
<p>Beyond acting, Henner has appeared in a variety of television roles and reality-based programming. She served as host for the television series <i>America’s Ballroom Challenge</i>. Additionally, she competed on <i>The Celebrity Apprentice</i> during its first season, where she was eliminated in the eighth episode by then-host <a href="/biography/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>.</p>

<h2>Author and Advocate for Health and Memory</h2>
<p>Marilu Henner is also an accomplished <a href="/biography/marilu-henner">author</a>, having written several books focusing on health, diet, and memory improvement. One of her most prominent works, <i>Total Health Makeover</i>, promotes a non-dairy diet, regular exercise, and healthy eating habits. Through her books and public appearances, Henner has become a vocal advocate for wellness and lifestyle transformation.</p>

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<h2>Autobiographies and Personal Life</h2>
<p>In her memoir, <i>By All Means, Keep On Moving</i>, Henner discussed her past relationships with fellow actors, including <a href="/biography/tony-danza">Tony Danza</a> and <a href="/biography/judd-hirsch">Judd Hirsch</a>. She has been married three times—first to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederic_Forrest">Frederic Forrest</a> and then to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lieberman">Robert Lieberman</a>, with both marriages ending in divorce. In 2006, she married Michael Brown, a former college classmate. She has two sons, Joseph Marlon and Nicholas Morgan, from her marriage to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lieberman">Lieberman</a>.</p>

<h2>Hyperthymesia and Media Appearances</h2>
<p>Henner is one of a small number of people diagnosed with hyperthymesia, a condition that allows her to recall virtually every detail of her life with remarkable clarity. She has spoken extensively about this rare memory ability in interviews and TV appearances. Henner has also written about memory enhancement and teaches techniques aimed at helping others improve their memory through her publications and promotional tours.</p>

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