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Joanna Kerns

Bio: Joanna Crussie DeVarona Kerns is an American actress and director best known for her role as Maggie Seaver on the family situation comedy Growing Pains from 1985 to 1992. After Growing Pains ended, she turned to directing
Born: Thu, Feb 12 1953
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Joanna Kerns is 71 years old
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Poster of Knocked Up
Knocked Up
Joanna Kerns was
54 in Knocked Up
as 'Alison's Mom'.
Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers
Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers
Joanna Kerns was
51 in Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers
as 'Maggie Seaver'.
Sat, Oct 16 2004
Poster of All Over the Guy
All Over the Guy
Joanna Kerns was
48 in All Over the Guy
as 'Lydia'.
Fri, Aug 10 2001
Poster of The Growing Pains Movie
The Growing Pains Movie
Joanna Kerns was
47 in The Growing Pains Movie
as 'Maggie Seaver'.
Sat, Nov 04 2000
Poster of Girl, Interrupted
Girl, Interrupted
Joanna Kerns was
46 in Girl, Interrupted
as 'Annette'.
Tue, Dec 21 1999
Poster of At the Mercy of a Stranger
At the Mercy of a Stranger
Joanna Kerns was
46 in At the Mercy of a Stranger
as 'Elizabeth Cooper'.
Wed, Nov 03 1999
Poster of Emma's Wish
Emma's Wish
Joanna Kerns was
45 in Emma's Wish
as 'Emma Bridges-Mame'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Sisters and Other Strangers
Sisters and Other Strangers
Joanna Kerns was
44 in Sisters and Other Strangers
as 'Gail Connelly Metzger'.
Tue, May 06 1997
Poster of Mother Knows Best
Mother Knows Best
Joanna Kerns was
44 in Mother Knows Best
as 'Celeste Cooper'.
Sun, Apr 13 1997
Poster of Terror in the Family
Terror in the Family
Joanna Kerns was
43 in Terror in the Family
as 'Cynthia Marten'.
Tue, Apr 16 1996
Poster of No One Could Protect Her
No One Could Protect Her
Joanna Kerns was
42 in No One Could Protect Her
as 'Jessica Rayner'.
Sun, Feb 11 1996
Poster of Whose Daughter is She?
Whose Daughter is She?
Joanna Kerns was
42 in Whose Daughter is She?
as 'Laura Eagerton'.
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of See Jane Run
See Jane Run
Joanna Kerns was
41 in See Jane Run
as 'Jane Ravenson'.
Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of Mortal Fear
Mortal Fear
Joanna Kerns was
41 in Mortal Fear
as 'Dr. Jennifer Kessler'.
Sun, Nov 20 1994
Poster of No Dessert, Dad, 'Til You Mow the Lawn
No Dessert, Dad, 'Til You Mow the Lawn
Joanna Kerns was
41 in No Dessert, Dad, 'Til You Mow the Lawn
as 'Carol Cochran'.
Wed, Jul 27 1994
Poster of Shameful Secrets
Shameful Secrets
Joanna Kerns was
40 in Shameful Secrets
as 'Maryanne Walker-Tate'.
Sun, Oct 10 1993
Poster of The Man with Three Wives
The Man with Three Wives
Joanna Kerns was
40 in The Man with Three Wives
as 'Katy'.
Sun, Mar 28 1993
Poster of Not in My Family
Not in My Family
Joanna Kerns was
40 in Not in My Family
as 'Veronica Ricci'.
Sun, Feb 28 1993
Poster of Desperate Choices: To Save My Child
Desperate Choices: To Save My Child
Joanna Kerns was
39 in Desperate Choices: To Save My Child
as 'Mel Robbins'.
Mon, Oct 05 1992
Poster of The Nightman
The Nightman
Joanna Kerns was
38 in The Nightman
as 'Eve'.
Sat, Feb 08 1992
Poster of Captive
Captive
Joanna Kerns was
38 in Captive
as 'Kathy Plunk'.
Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Joanna Kerns was
38 in Voices That Care
as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of Deadly Intentions... Again?
Deadly Intentions... Again?
Joanna Kerns was
37 in Deadly Intentions... Again?
as 'Sally'.
Mon, Feb 11 1991
Poster of The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
Joanna Kerns was
37 in The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
as 'Dr. Clare Winslow'.
Sun, Nov 11 1990
Poster of The Preppie Murder
The Preppie Murder
Joanna Kerns was
36 in The Preppie Murder
as 'Linda Fairstein'.
Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Those She Left Behind
Those She Left Behind
Joanna Kerns was
36 in Those She Left Behind
as 'Diane Pappas'.
Mon, Mar 06 1989
Poster of She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
Joanna Kerns was
34 in She's Having a Baby
as 'Joanna Kerns (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of Cross My Heart
Cross My Heart
Joanna Kerns was
34 in Cross My Heart
as 'Nancy'.
Sun, Dec 13 1987
Poster of Street Justice
Street Justice
Joanna Kerns was
33 in Street Justice
as 'Catherine Watson'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Love Struck
Love Struck
Joanna Kerns was
32 in Love Struck
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Rape of Richard Beck
The Rape of Richard Beck
Joanna Kerns was
32 in The Rape of Richard Beck
as 'Anita Parrish'.
Mon, May 27 1985
Poster of Stormin' Home
Stormin' Home
Joanna Kerns was
32 in Stormin' Home
as 'Lana Singer'.
Fri, Apr 05 1985
Poster of A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale
Joanna Kerns was
32 in A Bunny's Tale
as 'Andrea'.
Mon, Feb 25 1985
Poster of The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.
The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Joanna Kerns was
31 in The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.
as 'Pamela Saletta'.
Wed, May 16 1984
Poster of Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Joanna Kerns was
29 in Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
as 'Doris Marshall'.
Sun, May 02 1982
Poster of A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
Joanna Kerns was
28 in A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
as 'Doris Marshall'.
Tue, Feb 02 1982
Poster of Marriage Is Alive and Well
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Joanna Kerns was
26 in Marriage Is Alive and Well
as 'Meg'.
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of Coma
Coma
Joanna Kerns was
24 in Coma
as 'Diane'.
Fri, Jan 06 1978
Poster of The Million Dollar Rip-Off
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
Joanna Kerns was
23 in The Million Dollar Rip-Off
as 'Jessie'.
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of A*P*E
A*P*E
Joanna Kerns was
23 in A*P*E
as 'Marilyn Baker'.
Fri, Jul 23 1976
Poster of It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Joanna Kerns was
22 in It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
as 'Citizen (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 21 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Eastwick
Eastwick
Joanna Kerns was
56+ in Eastwick
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Joanna Kerns was
51+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Less than Perfect
Less than Perfect
Joanna Kerns was
49+ in Less than Perfect
as 'Judy, Owen's Other Mom'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Joanna Kerns was
44+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Joanna Kerns was
43+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Aliens in the Family
Aliens in the Family
Joanna Kerns was
43+ in Aliens in the Family
as 'Self (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of Hope and Gloria
Hope and Gloria
Joanna Kerns was
42+ in Hope and Gloria
as 'Joanna Kerns'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Joanna Kerns was
41+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Joanna Kerns was
40+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Joanna Kerns was
36+ in Blind Faith
as 'Maria Marshall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1990
Poster of Growing Pains
Growing Pains
Joanna Kerns was
32+ in Growing Pains
as 'Maggie Seaver'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1985
Poster of Street Hawk
Street Hawk
Joanna Kerns was
31+ in Street Hawk
as 'Mona Wiliams'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Joanna Kerns was
31+ in Hunter
as 'Dr. Kettering'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Joanna Kerns was
30+ in The Four Seasons
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of V
Joanna Kerns was
30+ in V
as 'Marjorie Donovan'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of V
V
Joanna Kerns was
30+ in V
as 'Marjorie Donovan'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Joanna Kerns was
29+ in The A-Team
as 'Trish Brenner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Joanna Kerns was
27+ in Hill Street Blues
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Joanna Kerns was
27+ in Magnum, P.I.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Joanna Kerns was
24+ in The Love Boat
as 'Beth Luckner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Joanna Kerns was
24+ in CHiPs
as 'Colleen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
Joanna Kerns was
24+ in Three's Company
as 'Bobby Trilling'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Joanna Kerns was
23+ in Quincy, M.E.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Joanna Kerns was
23+ in Charlie's Angels
as 'Natalie'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Joanna Kerns was
22+ in Laverne & Shirley
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Joanna Kerns was
22+ in Starsky & Hutch
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Joanna Kerns was
22+ in Switch
as 'Mae Brenner'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Joanna Kerns was
21+ in Rhoda
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Joanna Kerns was
18+ in Emergency!
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972