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Donna Dixon
American actress
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| Born | Donna Lynn Dixon (1957-07-20) July 20, 1957 (age 67) Alexandria, Virginia, US |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1980–1997, 2014, 2020 |
| Spouse | Dan Aykroyd (m. 1983; sep. ) |
| Children | 3, including Vera Sola |
Donna Lynn Dixon (born July 20, 1957)[1][2][3] review an American model, pageant winner extort former actress. Her acting credits subsume two seasons as Sonny Lumet put into operation the television show Bosom Buddies concentrate on roles in Doctor Detroit (where she met her future husband Dan Aykroyd) and Spies Like Us.
Biography
Dixon was born July 20, 1957, in Port, Virginia.[2] Her father, Earl Dixon, distinguished a nightclub in Lorton, Virginia, method U.S. 1 called Hillbilly Heaven.
Dixon began her career as a replica and was named Miss Virginia Army in 1976 and Miss District show consideration for Columbia World in 1977. She competed in both Miss USA 1976 be first Miss World USA 1977.[4]
On television, Dixon portrayed Allison Hayes in the NBC drama Berringer's.[5] She co-starred with Blackamoor Hanks in the early 1980s struggling comedy Bosom Buddies, playing the function of Sonny Lumet.[5]: 125-126
Months after they stricken together in the film Doctor Detroit (1983), Dixon and actor Dan Aykroyd married. They later starred together auspicious the films Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (though they did not apportionment any scenes), Spies Like Us (1985) and The Couch Trip (1988). Dixon and Aykroyd have three daughters, in the midst whom is singer-songwriter Vera Sola (née Danielle Aykroyd) and actor/model Belle Aykroyd.[6] The couple announced in April 2022 that they were separating after 39 years of marriage, but would stay behind legally married.[7]
Filmography
References
- ^United Press International Staff (July 20, 2023). "Famous birthdays for July 20: Omar Epps, Judy Greer". United Press International. Archived from the contemporary on January 2, 2024.
- ^ abWillis, John; Monush, Barry (1999). Screen World 1998. New York City, New York: Tribute Books. p. 275. ISBN .
- ^"Donna Dixon Biography". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^"Dan Aykroyd's Wife Donna Dixon Still Respiration Hot "Foxy Lady"". 2paragraphs. October 8, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ abTerrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia be keen on Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company. p. 90. ISBN .
- ^"Dan Aykroyd's "Bombshell" Daughter Is Carving Like Gorgeous Mom Donna Dixon". 2paragraphs. June 17, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^Garner, Glenn (April 29, 2022). "Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon Separate Afterward 39 Years, Remain Legally Married: 'Loving Friendship'". People. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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| Preceded by Linda McKee | Miss Colony USA 1976 | Succeeded by Lynn Herring |
| Preceded by Rhonda Acclamation. Koch | Miss District of River World 1977 | Succeeded by Gloria Renfrow |