15 Facts About Dana Kimmell

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Dana Kimmell was born on May 21,1959 and is an American actress and model.

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Dana Kimmell starred as teenaged characters in the slasher Sweet Sixteen and the Western Lone Wolf McQuade.

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On television, Kimmell portrayed Dawn Marshall in an episode of the soap opera Another World before reprising the role in the first season of the spin-off series Texas.

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Dana Kimmell had guest appearances on series such as Charlie's Angels, Diff'rent Strokes, The Facts of Life, Days of Our Lives, Hotel, and The Young and the Restless.

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Dana Kimmell was born on May 21,1959, the daughter of Dolores and W Dane Kimmell, she grew up in Kingsburg, California, attending primary school until her family moved to Center, Texas.

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Dana Kimmell returned to Kingsburg her senior year, where she graduated Bullard High School in Fresno as valedictorian of her class in 1977 and signed with Nina Blanchard's modeling agency.

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Dana Kimmell pursued acting locally, participating in various talent shows and school and church-orientated programs.

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Dana Kimmell obtained an agent following graduation and made her professional acting debut on the television series Charlie's Angels.

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Dana Kimmell attended the University of California for two years before dropping out to focus on her acting career.

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Dana Kimmell made her theatrical debut in Jim Sotos' slasher film Sweet Sixteen.

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Dana Kimmell describes the script she initially read as a "great family-type" film but alleges Sotos persuaded actress Aleisa Shirley into doing nude scenes after filming was complete that earned the film it's R Rating.

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Dana Kimmell would describe her part in Sweet Sixteen as her favorite of her three films.

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Dana Kimmell was selected for the role of Dawn in early 1980, and first portrayed the character in an episode of Another World.

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Dana Kimmell departed from the show when it was renewed for a second season.

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Dana Kimmell appeared in Rivals, Midnight Offerings as Lily, Return of the Beverly Hillbillies, By Dawn's Early Light, and Sins of the Mother.