Nancy McKeon
Actress from 'The Facts of Life'
Born
April 4th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress rose to prominence in the 1980s, portraying Jo Polniaczek on the television series 'The Facts of Life' from 1979 to 1988. The character was a tough, independent young woman, and the series focused on the lives of a group of girls at a boarding school. McKeon's performance earned her recognition and a dedicated fan base. In addition to her role on 'The Facts of Life', she appeared in the television series 'Style & Substance' and competed in 'Dancing with the Stars' in its 18th season. McKeon also lent her voice to animated series and made guest appearances on various shows throughout her career.
Portrayed Jo Polniaczek on 'The Facts of Life'
Appeared in 'Style & Substance'
Competitor on 'Dancing with the Stars'
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