Terri Treas

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Terri Treas
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Terri Treas at a Star Trek Convention in 1990.
Born
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Occupations
Years active1979–present
Known for Alien Nation
SpouseMichael Zand

Terri Treas is an American actress, writer and director who has starred in films and on television.

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She is best known for her role as Cathy Frankel, one of the alien "Newcomers" on the short-lived science fiction television series Alien Nation [1] (1989–1990) and the five subsequent TV movies continuing the storyline.

Early years

Treas was born in Kansas City, Kansas. [2] Her dancing led to a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet when she was 15 years old. [3]

Career

Treas began her career on stage, [2] frequently as a dancer in Broadway shows. [4] Broadway productions in which Treas appeared include Working (1978), Dancin' (1978), Pal Joey (1976), and My Fair Lady (1976). [5]

On television, she appeared in the 1980s series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Hannah McFadden [1] : 949  from 1982 to 1983, the Fox Network series DEA , and Santa Barbara .

Her first movie role was in the 1979 movie All That Jazz ; her other film roles are So Fine (1981), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and House IV (1992).

In 1992, Treas directed her first movie, Play Nice, starring Louise Robey.

Treas has made guest appearances on many TV shows, such as Knight Rider , Crazy Like a Fox , The A-Team , Murphy Brown , and Roseanne .

As of 2019, Treas was teaching at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. [6] She also has taught at The Playground and at the University of Southern California's Masters Writing Program, where she directed that school's One Act Play Showcase. [7]

Personal life

Treas married producer Michael Zand. [2]

Selected filmography

Treas's Broadway musical credits – "Pal Joey" Circle in the Square, "My Fair Lady" Revival 1976, "Pippin", "Working", "King of Hearts", "Back Country", "Dancin'", "One Night Stand"[ citation needed ]

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  3. ↑ Marymont, Mark (March 28, 1983). "Life's a Treas for the chosen". Springfiled Leader and Press. Missouri, Springfield. p. 19. Retrieved February 26, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ Hughes, Mike (May 14, 1990). "Actress tackles 'Alien' role". The Times. Louisiana, Shreveport. Gannett News Service. p. 32. Retrieved February 26, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
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