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Sondra Marie Currie was born in [[Los Angeles, California]], the daughter of Donald Currie and actress Marie Harmon, who made several movies in the 1940s.<ref name=fimr>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/13/Sondra-Currie.html Film Reference biography for Sondra Currie]</ref> She is the sister of the twin singers [[Cherie Currie]] (of [[The Runaways]] fame) and Marie Currie. She began her acting career in several [[B movie]]s. Her first role was in the [[1970 in film|1970 western movie]] ''[[Rio Lobo]]'', even though she was not credited for it. She got her first major role as Lacy Bond in 1974's action movie ''[[Policewomen]]''. |
Sondra Marie Currie was born in [[Los Angeles, California]], the daughter of Donald Currie and actress Marie Harmon, who made several movies in the 1940s.<ref name=fimr>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/13/Sondra-Currie.html Film Reference biography for Sondra Currie]</ref> She is the sister of the twin singers [[Cherie Currie]] (of [[The Runaways]] fame) and Marie Currie. She began her acting career in several [[B movie]]s. Her first role was in the [[1970 in film|1970 western movie]] ''[[Rio Lobo]]'', even though she was not credited for it. She got her first major role as Lacy Bond in 1974's action movie ''[[Policewomen]]''. |
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Tired of being labelled as a tough B-movie actress, she had guest star roles in ''[[Adam-12]]'', ''[[The Odd Couple (TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'', ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]'', ''[[Airwolf]]'', ''[[Knight Rider (1982 TV series)|Knight Rider]]'', ''[[Three's Company]]'', ''[[The Golden Girls]]'', ''[[Columbo (TV series)|Columbo]]'' and ''[[Cheers]]''. |
Tired of being labelled as a tough B-movie actress, she had guest star roles in ''[[Adam-12]]'', ''[[The Odd Couple (TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'', ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]'', ''[[Airwolf]]'', ''[[Knight Rider (1982 TV series)|Knight Rider]]'', ''[[Three's Company]]'', ''[[The Golden Girls]]'', ''[[Columbo (TV series)|Columbo]]'' and ''[[Cheers]]''. She was also featured in the runaway film [[The Hangover]]. |
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In the late-1970s, she met [[Alan J. Levi]] while auditioning for a movie. They fell in love and married in 1989. They have a production company called ''Lumina Pictures and Entertainment LTD'' and has successfully produced several plays including 1987's ''The Chesterfield Woman''. |
In the late-1970s, she met [[Alan J. Levi]] while auditioning for a movie. They fell in love and married in 1989. They have a production company called ''Lumina Pictures and Entertainment LTD'' and has successfully produced several plays including 1987's ''The Chesterfield Woman''. |
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| Born | Sondra Marie Currie |
| Years active | 1970-Present |
| Spouse | Alan J. Levi (1989 - present) |
Sondra Currie[1] (born January 11, 1952) is an American actress.
Sondra Marie Currie was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Donald Currie and actress Marie Harmon, who made several movies in the 1940s.[1] She is the sister of the twin singers Cherie Currie (of The Runaways fame) and Marie Currie. She began her acting career in several B movies. Her first role was in the 1970 western movie Rio Lobo, even though she was not credited for it. She got her first major role as Lacy Bond in 1974's action movie Policewomen.
Tired of being labelled as a tough B-movie actress, she had guest star roles in Adam-12, The Odd Couple, Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, Knight Rider, Three's Company, The Golden Girls, Columbo and Cheers. She was also featured in the runaway film The Hangover.
In the late-1970s, she met Alan J. Levi while auditioning for a movie. They fell in love and married in 1989. They have a production company called Lumina Pictures and Entertainment LTD and has successfully produced several plays including 1987's The Chesterfield Woman.
Affiliations
She is a member of Women in Film, Women in Theatre, and the EMA.
She is a founding member of The Theatre Group, a 140-member Los Angeles-based theater company presenting work at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and The Skylight Theatre. [citation needed]
SHARE
One of her most rewarding endeavors is being a member of SHARE, a charity devoted to helping abused and/or developmentally disabled children, and those with HIV/AIDS: "'This is a place where I might really be able to make a difference, I see it first hand. The children are so receptive, such a positive experience. It helps me keep everything else in perspective."[2]