Janine Turner

Actress in Northern Exposure and film roles

Janine Turner - Actress in Northern Exposure and film roles
Born

December 6th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress gained prominence through the television series Northern Exposure, portraying the character Maggie O'Connell. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and began a career in modeling before transitioning to acting. Roles in various movies followed, including appearances in Steel Magnolias and Clue. Apart from acting, involvement in activism, particularly regarding mental health and the military, marked another aspect of her career.

Played Maggie O'Connell in Northern Exposure

Appeared in Steel Magnolias

Appeared in Clue

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