Janine Turner is an American actress who is known for her five year role as pilot Maggie O'Connell, on the television series Northern Exposure. She was nominated for an Emmy award in 1993, and received three Golden Globe nominations in 1992, 1993, and 1994 for that same role.
Turner joined Glenn Beck at the Alamo to protest taxes, during the tea bag protest on April 15, 2009.My SA Blogs: Actress Janine Turner to join Beck in S.A. (April 14, 2009)
Notable Roles
Recent works
Turner directed and starred in a film about a 1950s mother and her two children, Trip in a Summer Dress, in 2004.
Turner stars as Rachel in the 2009 film release titled Black Widow, and has performed in seven episodes of Friday Night Lights, as Katie McCoy.
Janine Turner Timeline
Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
December 6, 1962 Born
1983: Won a Young Artist Award for General Hospital
1989 Steel Magnolias: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
1999 A Secret Affair: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
2004 No Regrets: IMDb
2006 Miracle Dogs Too: IMDb | Rotten Tomates
2006 The Night of the White Pants: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
2007 Primal Doubt: IMDb
References
Fast Facts
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Birth name
Janine Lorraine Gauntt
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Birth date
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Birthplace
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Residence
Colleyville, Texas
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Parents
Janice and Turner Gauntt
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Awards
Young Artist Award (1983)
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Fact:
Signed with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency
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Daughter
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Debut television show
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Author of ''Holding Her Head High
Inspiration from 12 Single Mothers Who Championed Their Children and Changed History
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Fact:
Campaigned for Governor Sarah Palin as Vice President elect in the 2008 election
