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Kari Michaelsen

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Kari Michaelsen was born on 3 November 1961 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Gimme a Break! (1981), The Incredible Hulk (1977) and Hart to Hart (1979). She was previously married to David A. Waldock.
BornNovember 3, 1961
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      • 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Nell Carter in Gimme a Break! (1981)
    Gimme a Break!
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Katie Kanisky
    Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)
    The Incredible Hulk
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Linda
    Hart to Hart (1979)
    Hart to Hart
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Lisa
    Saturday the 14th (1981)
    Saturday the 14th
    4.6
    • Debbie Hyatt
    • 1981

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Girl Talk (1989)
      Girl Talk
      5.7
      • Marcia
      • 1989
    • Mary-Kate Olsen, John Stamos, Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, Bob Saget, Jodie Sweetin, Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit, Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, and Scott Weinger in Full House (1987)
      Full House
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Stacey Fleetwood
      • 1989
    • New Love, American Style (1985)
      New Love, American Style
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Girl
      • 1986
    • Nell Carter in Gimme a Break! (1981)
      Gimme a Break!
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Katie Kanisky
      • 1981–1986
    • Kidds for Kids in Africa: Love's Gonna Find a Way
      4.1
      Music Video
      • Kari Michaelsen
      • 1985
    • Hart to Hart (1979)
      Hart to Hart
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Lisa
      • 1983
    • Melissa Sue Anderson and Marion Ross in ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
      ABC Afterschool Specials
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Fran Davies
      • Karla Murtaugh
      • 1980–1983
    • The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983)
      The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • Julie Gordon
      • 1983
    • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
      Fantasy Island
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Cassie
      • 1982
    • Saturday the 14th (1981)
      Saturday the 14th
      4.6
      • Debbie Hyatt
      • 1981
    • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
      CHiPs
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Teri
      • 1981
    • Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)
      The Incredible Hulk
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Linda
      • 1981
    • Eight Is Enough (1977)
      Eight Is Enough
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Lisa
      • 1981
    • The Choice (1981)
      The Choice
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • Teenager
      • 1981
    • Todd Bridges, Gary Coleman, and Dana Plato in Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
      Diff'rent Strokes
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Ellen Marshall
      • 1980

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    Gimme A Break: Season 1
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    Gimme A Break: Season 1

    Personal details

    • Official site
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    • Alternative name
      • Kari Markussen
    • Height
      • 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
    • Born
      • November 3, 1961
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • David A. WaldockJuly 6, 2003 - 2009 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Other works
      Radio: Co-hosted a wake-up show on KVEN 1450 in Ventura, CA.
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      Beat out Helen Hunt for the role of Katie on Gimme a Break! (1981).

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