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Kathy Kohner

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Kathy Kohner was born on 19 January 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for The New Gidget (1986), Waterman (2021) and Hollywood Don't Surf! (2010). She has been married to Marvin Zuckerman since 19 January 1965. They have two children.
BornJanuary 19, 1941
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    Known for

    The New Gidget (1986)
    The New Gidget
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Marge(as Kathy Zuckerman)
    Waterman (2021)
    Waterman
    8.2
    • Self
    • 2021
    Hollywood Don't Surf! (2010)
    Hollywood Don't Surf!
    8.1
    • Self
    • 2010
    Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story (2010)
    Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story
    7.4
    • Self(as Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman)
    • 2010

    Credits

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    Actress

    • The New Gidget (1986)
      The New Gidget
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Marge (as Kathy Zuckerman)
      • 1988

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman
    • Height
      • 5′ (1.52 m)
    • Born
      • January 19, 1941
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Marvin ZuckermanJanuary 19, 1965 - present (2 children)
    • Parents
        Fritzie Klein
    • Relatives
        Ruth Joan Kohner (Drenick)(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Biographical Movie
      • 1 Article

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      Real life inspiration for the fictional character Francie (AKA Gidget) in her father's novel, Gidget: The Little Girl with Big Ideas, which later lead to the popular Gidget (1959) series of movies, as well as the Gidget (1965) television show starring Sally Field.
    • Nickname
      • Gidget

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