Valerie Mahaffey
Actress in 'Wings' and 'Everwood'
Born
June 16th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An established actress with a career spanning several decades, worked in television and film. Gained prominence through appearances in the sitcom 'Wings' as the character Frances, and portrayed Nina Feeney in the drama series 'Everwood'. In film, appeared in notable roles such as in 'The Heartbreak Kid' and 'In the Line of Fire'. Received critical acclaim and multiple nominations for her performances throughout her career, showcasing versatility across genres.
Portrayed Frances in 'Wings'
Played Nina Feeney in 'Everwood'
Acted in 'The Heartbreak Kid'
Featured in 'In the Line of Fire'
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