Wendy Fulton

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Wendy Fulton
Born (1954-03-26) March 26, 1954 (age 70)
Other namesWendy Schultz
OccupationActress
Years active1981–1991
Spouse
(m. 1983)
Children1

Wendy Fulton (born March 26, 1954) is a retired American actress, who is known for her roles on television during the 1980s.

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Career

Fulton's television credits include guest appearances on Knight Rider , Jake and the Fatman , Diff'rent Strokes , The A-Team , V and Matlock . In 1982, she starred in the CBS soap opera miniseries Bare Essence alongside Linda Evans and Donna Mills. The show later was picked up as a regular series by NBC, but was canceled after a single season. [1] The following year, she had her first and only movie role in the comedy film The First Time. [2]

In 1985, Fulton starred in the ABC miniseries North and South, Book 1 . [3] During 1986–87, she played Jean Hackney in the CBS prime time soap opera Knots Landing . Her last role was in 1991. She currently runs her own therapy practice. [4]

Personal life

Fulton was born and raised in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania and went to Kennard-Dale High School. Her father was a doctor with a practice in the community. She has been married to actor Dwight Schultz since 1983. They have a daughter named Ava (b. 1987), [5] and currently live in Santa Clarita, California. [6]

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References

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  3. "Feud Finally Is Over Conclusion Of 'North And South' Will Answer All Viewers' Questions" . Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  4. Wendy Schultz: Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
  5. MARGULIES, LEE (July 20, 1985). "Dwight Schultz: Typecast As Versatile" . Retrieved June 9, 2016 via LA Times.
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