Donna Dixon

Donna Lynn Dixon (born July 20, 1957) is an American actress.

Donna Dixon
Dixon at the 62nd Academy Awards in 1990
Born
Donna Lynn Dixon

(1957-07-20) July 20, 1957
OccupationActress, model, Pageant Titleholder
Years active1980–1997, 2014
Spouse(s)
(m. 1983)
Children3 (including Vera Sola)

Biography

Dixon was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Earl Dixon. Her father owned a nightclub in Lorton, Virginia on U.S. 1 called Hillbilly Heaven.[1]

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.

On television, Dixon portrayed Allison Hayes in the NBC drama Berringer's.[2] She co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s situation comedy Bosom Buddies, playing the role of Sonny Lumet.[2]: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, one of whom is singer-songwriter Vera Sola (stage name of Danielle Aykroyd).

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1980-1982Bosom BuddiesSonny Lumet37 episodes
1981 The Love Boat Dr. Jill McGraw 1 episode
1983Doctor DetroitMonica McNeil
1983Twilight Zone: The MovieJr. Stewardess(segment "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet")
1985Spies Like UsKaren Boyer
1986Who's the Boss? Lauren Sullivan
1987MoonlightingJoan TeniwitchEpisode: "Blonde on Blonde"
1988The Couch TripLaura Rollins
1988Lucky StiffCynthia Mitchell
1989Speed Zone (also known as Cannonball Run III)Tiffany
1989It Had to Be YouDede
1992Wayne's WorldDreamwoman
1994Exit to EdenBonnie
1995The NannyMonica BakerEpisode: "Having His Baby"
1995NixonMaureen Dean
2014Da Sweet Blood of JesusMs. Blair
2020The Twilight ZoneMeghan #2 (voice)Episode: "You Might Also Like"

References

  1. Donna Dixon Biography (1957-)
  2. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
Preceded by
Linda McKee
Miss Virginia USA
1976
Succeeded by
Lynn Herring
Preceded by
Rhonda L. Koch
Miss District of Columbia World
1977
Succeeded by
Gloria Renfrow


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