Ari Meyers | |
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| Born | Ariadne Meyer April 6, 1969 |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–2006 |
| Known for | Kate & Allie |
Ari Meyers (born April 6, 1969) is an American former actress. She played the role of Emma Jane McArdle in the television series Kate & Allie (1984).
Meyers was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Jewish American parents who were touring in the island. Her mother is actress Taro Meyer, who appeared in the television soap opera Another World . Shortly afterward, Meyer and her family returned to New York City where she was raised and where she received her primary and secondary education. [1] [2]
In 1982, Meyers landed her first major role as the stepdaughter of Al Pacino in the movie Author! Author! . [3] The following year, she also landed the role of Emma Jane McArdle on the TV series Kate & Allie. Meanwhile, she also continued to take advanced courses in school. [1] [2]
In 1988, Meyers left Kate & Allie and used her earnings to finish her studies at Yale University; from there she graduated with honors and a double major in Philosophy and Theatre Arts. [1] [2]
After graduating, Meyers continued acting and was mostly cast as characters much younger than her actual age. Meyers has also lent her voice in the recording of numerous audio books, such as:
In 2003, Meyers appeared in the musical play Theophilus North (adopted from the 1973 novel) in New York City and in 2004 she participated in the play Little Willy after which she retired from acting. [1] [2] As of 2021, she is working as a postpartum nurse and lactation consultant at a hospital in Los Angeles, California. [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Author! Author! | Debbie | |
| 1984 | "Vengeance Is Mine [aka Haunted]" | Jackie | |
| 1990 | Shakma | Kim | |
| 1990 | Think Big | Holly Sherwood | |
| 1991 | Dutch | Brock | |
| 1992 | Dark Horse | Allison Mills | |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt | Duff Darling | |
| 2004 | Looking for Kitty | Kitty Green Fiannico |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Running Out | Jenny Corsini | TV movie |
| 1984 | License to Kill | Amy Peterson | TV movie |
| 1984 | American Playhouse | Jackie | Episode: "Haunted" (re-issued as Vengeance is Mine) |
| 1984–1988 | Kate & Allie | Emma McArdle | Series regular, 90 episodes |
| 1985 | Kids Don't Tell | Nicky Ryan | TV movie |
| 1985 | Picking Up the Pieces | Stacy Harding | TV movie |
| 1988 | Windmills of the Gods | Beth Ashley | TV mini series |
| 1989 | A Matter of Conscience | Lisa | ABC Afterschool Special |
| 1990 | Call Me Anna | Patty Duke, as a youth | TV movie |
| 1991 | Memories of Midnight | Atana | TV mini series |
| 1992 | In My Daughter's Name | Carly Elias | TV movie |
| 1992–1993 | Evening Shade | Aimee Thompson | 2 episodes: "What a Night" (episode # 3.4, Oct. '92) "She What?!" (episode # 3.19, Mar. '93) |
| 1993 | River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene | Nancy Hardgrave | TV movie (aka Murder on the Rio Grande) |
| 1994 | Confessions: Two Faces of Evil | Lisa Darby | TV movie |
| 1995 | Not Our Son | Ruth Keller | TV movie |
| 1996 | Home Song | Chelsea Gardner | TV movie |
| 1996 | Family Blessings | Janice Reston | TV movie (broadcast in 1999) |
| 1996 | Innocent Victims | Stacey Carolwood (uncredited) | TV movie (originally shown in two parts) |
| 1997 | The Killing Secret | Nicole Voss | TV movie (originally titled The Secret) |
| 1997 | Unwed Father | Gina | TV movie |
| 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Amy Saroyan | Episode: "Out of the Past: Part 1" (episode # 7.23) |
| 2001–2003, 2007 | Stanley | Mrs. Griff (Mom), various others | Series regular (cartoon), 17 episodes |
| 2023 | Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss | Herself | Episode 5 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Pro Skater 3 | Various voices | Video game |
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