Janine Turner - Where Are They Now

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Updated: 1/4/2008

Name: Janine Turner

Born:  December 6, 1962, Lincoln, Nebraska

Birth Name: Janine Loraine Gauntt

Claim to Fame:  While Janine has had many roles in various TV shows, it is probably her role as Maggie O'Connell in 'Northern Exposure' that most people know her from.

Family Life:  Daughter, Juliette Loraine Gauntt, born November 22, 1997.

Info:  Trained, while a child, in ballet, tap, theater, and modeling (from age 3). A cheer leading beauty into her teens, she moved with her mother to study at New York's
Professional Children's School and was lucky enough to be picked up by the famed Wilhelmina Agency as a model (at 15 she was the youngest at the time to ever be signed).

Trivia: Was engaged to Alec Baldwin in 1983.

Was once the girlfriend of former Chicago Cubs first baseman Mark Grace.

Was appointed by President George W. Bush as a member of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

Where is She Now:  After 'Northern Exposure', Janine returned to TV As Dr. Dana Stowe in Lifetime's "Strong Medicine" from 2000 - 2002. She returned to the big screen in No Regrets and
Birdie and Bogey. She made her directorial debut with Trip in a Summer Dress, winning best new emerging director at the Deep Ellum Film Festival in 2004. In late 2004, she became the ad
spokesperson for Restasis eyedrops.

When not on location, Janine lives in her beloved Texas on a 300-acre ranch with her daughter Juliette Loraine (born November 22, 1997), along with four horses, five dogs, two birds, one cat and herd of prize-winning Texas Longhorn cattle. She enjoys horseback riding, writing poetry, attending the opera and ballet, and listening to classical and country music. She
also devotes time to her several philanthropy projects.

In 2005 Janine appeared as the celebrity spokeswoman for Restasis eyedrops. Her voice also was heard at the end of the Silestone Countertop commercials ("I am Brazillian Brown ...").

She also has branched out in other directions. She sings and writes songs. She released Blessed Assurances - Christian Mood Music.

Not too long ago she released a DVD called, "Christian Yoga" with yoga expert/partner Mary Cunningham. It's 60 minutes of Yoga with bible scriptures recited by Janine

Janine will add the word Author to her resume as she releasesher book Holding Her Head High in March 2008.

Word is she will appear in an upcoming episode of 'Law & Order SVU'
 


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CREDITS:
Primal Doubt (2007) (TV) .... Jean Harper
The Night of the White Pants (2006) .... Barbara Hagan
Miracle Dogs Too (2006) (V) .... Paula
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) (TV) .... Kay Austin
Trip in a Summer Dress (2004) .... Mama
No Regrets (2004) .... The Actor Playing Cheryl
Birdie and Bogey (2004) .... Amy
"Strong Medicine" .... Dr. Dana Stowe (2000-2002)
Dr T and the Women (2000) .... Dorothy Chambliss
A Secret Affair (1999) (TV) .... Vanessa Shaw
Fatal Error (1999) (TV) .... Dr. Samantha Carter
Beauty (1998) (TV) .... Alix Miller
Circle of Deceit (1998) (TV) .... Terry Silva
Leave It to Beaver (1997) .... June Cleaver
Stolen Women, Captured Hearts (1997) (TV) .... Anna Brewster-Morgan
The Curse of Inferno (1997) .... Layla Moanes
"Northern Exposure" .... Maggie O'Connell (1990-1995)
Cliffhanger (1993) .... Jessie Deighan
The Ambulance (1990) .... Cheryl
"Quantum Leap" .... Michelle (1 episode, 1989)
- Catch a Falling Star - May 21, 1979 (1989) TV episode .... Michelle
Steel Magnolias (1989) .... Nancy Beth Marmillion
Monkey Shines (1988) .... Linda Aikman
"Another World" (1964) TV series .... Patricia Kirkland (unknown episodes, 1986-1987)
Tai-Pan (1986) .... Shevaun Tillman
Knights of the City (1986) .... Brooke
"Knight Rider" .... Karen (1 episode, 1985)
- KITTnap (1985) TV episode .... Karen
"The A-Team" .... Theresa Giani (1 episode, 1985)
- The Big Squeeze (1985) TV episode .... Theresa Giani
"Mike Hammer" .... Christine (1 episode, 1984)
- Bonecrunch (1984) TV episode .... Christine
"Santa Barbara" .... Hollywood Woman (1 episode, 1984)
- Episode #1.8 (1984) TV episode .... Hollywood Woman
"The Master" .... Gina / ... (1 episode, 1984)
- The Good, the Bad and the Priceless (1984) TV episode .... Gina/Teri
"Boone" (1 episode, 1983)
- Words and Music (1983) TV episode
"Happy Days" .... Debbie (1 episode, 1983)
- Where the Guys Are (1983) TV episode .... Debbie
"General Hospital" (1963) TV series .... Laura Templeton (unknown episodes, 1982-1983)
"The Love Boat" (1 episode, 1982)
- Victims, The/The Man in the Iron Shorts/Heavens to Betsy (1982) TV episode
Young Doctors in Love (1982) .... Cameo appearance
"Behind the Screen" (1981) TV series .... Janie-Claire Willow (unknown episodes, 1981-1982)
"Mr. Merlin" (1 episode, 1981)
- All About Sheila (1981) TV episode
"Dallas" (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
- End of the Road: Part 1 (1981) TV episode
- The Venezuelan Connection (1980) TV episode
- No More Mister Nice Guy: Part 2 (1980) TV episode

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