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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 72 years old
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Poster of Knocked Up
Knocked Up
Joanna Kerns was 54 in Knocked Up as 'Alison's Mom'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 2000
Poster of Girl, Interrupted
Girl, Interrupted
Joanna Kerns was 46 in Girl, Interrupted as 'Annette'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1999
Poster of Emma's Wish
Emma's Wish
Joanna Kerns was 45 in Emma's Wish as 'Emma Bridges-Mame'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1997
Poster of Mother Knows Best
Mother Knows Best
Joanna Kerns was 44 in Mother Knows Best as 'Celeste Cooper'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of See Jane Run
See Jane Run
Joanna Kerns was 41 in See Jane Run as 'Jane Ravenson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of Mortal Fear
Mortal Fear
Joanna Kerns was 41 in Mortal Fear as 'Dr. Jennifer Kessler'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1994
Poster of Shameful Secrets
Shameful Secrets
Joanna Kerns was 40 in Shameful Secrets as 'Maryanne Walker-Tate'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1992
Poster of The Nightman
The Nightman
Joanna Kerns was 38 in The Nightman as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1992
Poster of Captive
Captive
Joanna Kerns was 38 in Captive as 'Kathy Plunk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Joanna Kerns was 38 in Voices That Care as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of Deadly Intentions... Again?
Deadly Intentions... Again?
Joanna Kerns was 37 in Deadly Intentions... Again? as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1990
Poster of The Preppie Murder
The Preppie Murder
Joanna Kerns was 36 in The Preppie Murder as 'Linda Fairstein'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of Cross My Heart
Cross My Heart
Joanna Kerns was 34 in Cross My Heart as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1987
Poster of Street Justice
Street Justice
Joanna Kerns was 33 in Street Justice as 'Catherine Watson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Love Struck
Love Struck
Joanna Kerns was 32 in Love Struck
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1985
Poster of Stormin' Home
Stormin' Home
Joanna Kerns was 32 in Stormin' Home as 'Lana Singer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of Coma
Coma
Joanna Kerns was 24 in Coma as 'Diane'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of A*P*E
A*P*E
Joanna Kerns was 23 in A*P*E as 'Marilyn Baker'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Joanna Kerns was 41+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Joanna Kerns was 40+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Joanna Kerns was 36+ in Blind Faith as 'Maria Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1990
Poster of Growing Pains
Growing Pains
Joanna Kerns was 32+ in Growing Pains as 'Maggie Seaver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1985
Poster of Street Hawk
Street Hawk
Joanna Kerns was 31+ in Street Hawk as 'Mona Wiliams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Joanna Kerns was 31+ in Hunter as 'Dr. Kettering'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Joanna Kerns was 30+ in The Four Seasons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of V
V
Joanna Kerns was 30+ in V as 'Marjorie Donovan'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Joanna Kerns was 27+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Joanna Kerns was 27+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'Mary Kanfer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Joanna Kerns was 24+ in CHiPs as 'Colleen'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Joanna Kerns was 23+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Joanna Kerns was 22+ in Laverne & Shirley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Joanna Kerns was 22+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Joanna Kerns was 22+ in Switch as 'Mae Brenner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Joanna Kerns was 21+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Joanna Kerns was 18+ in Emergency!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Joanna Kerns was 9+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962