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Donna Dixon | |
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 Dixon in 1990 | |
| Born | Donna Lynn Dixon July 20, 1957 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1980–1997, 2014, 2020 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Vera Sola |
Donna Lynn Dixon (born July 20, 1957) [1] [2] [3] is an American actress.
Dixon was born July 20, 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia. [2] Her father, Earl Dixon, owned a nightclub in Lorton, Virginia, on U.S. 1 called Hillbilly Heaven.
Dixon began her career as a model and was named Miss Virginia USA in 1976 and Miss District of Columbia World in 1977. She competed in both Miss USA 1976 and Miss World USA 1977. [4]
On television, Dixon portrayed Allison Hayes in the NBC drama Berringer's. [5] She co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s situation comedy Bosom Buddies , playing the role of Sonny Lumet. [5] : 125-126
Months after they worked together in the film Doctor Detroit (1983), Dixon and actor Dan Aykroyd married. They later starred together in the films Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (though they did not share any scenes), Spies Like Us (1985) and The Couch Trip (1988). Dixon and Aykroyd have three daughters, among whom is singer-songwriter Vera Sola (whose real name is Danielle Aykroyd) and actor/model Belle Aykroyd. [6] The couple announced in April 2022 that they were separating after 39 years of marriage, but would remain legally married. [7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-1982 | Bosom Buddies | Sonny Lumet | 37 episodes |
| 1981 | The Love Boat | Dr. Jill McGraw | 1 episode |
| 1983 | Doctor Detroit | Monica McNeil | |
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Jr. Stewardess | (segment "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet") |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Karen Boyer | |
| 1986 | Who's the Boss? | Lauren Sullivan | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Moonlighting | Joan Teniwitch | Episode: "Blonde on Blonde" |
| 1988 | The Couch Trip | Laura Rollins | |
| 1988 | Lucky Stiff | Cynthia Mitchell | |
| 1989 | Speed Zone (also known as Cannonball Run III) | Tiffany | |
| 1989 | It Had to Be You | Dede | |
| 1992 | Wayne's World | Dreamwoman | |
| 1994 | Exit to Eden | Bonnie | |
| 1995 | The Nanny | Monica Baker | Episode: "Having His Baby" |
| 1995 | Nixon | Maureen Dean | |
| 2014 | Da Sweet Blood of Jesus | Ms. Blair | |
| 2020 | The Twilight Zone | Meghan #2 (voice) | Episode: "You Might Also Like" |
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