Quick Facts
Born:
1949-08-09
Birthplace:
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Jillian Kesner
Acting
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Biography
Jillian Kesner was an American actress and historian who worked with her husband, Gary Graver, to preserve the work and legacy of director Orson Welles. She was best known as an actress for playing Fonzie's girlfriend, Lorraine, on a 1977 episode of Happy Days. She appeared on a number of television shows, including Three's Company, The Rockford Files and Mork & Mindy. She met her husband, director and cinematographer, Gary Graver, on the set of the film The Student Body in 1976.
Known For
Happy Days
Patty Petralunga
Happy Days
Lorraine
Three's Company
The Sister
Mork & Mindy
Judi Marino
The Rockford Files
Lily Showalter
T. J. Hooker
Crystal
S.W.A.T.
Miss California
Raw Force
Cookie Winchell (as Jillian Kessner)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Operation Cobra MOVIE | Jasmine |
| 1996 | Subliminal Seduction MOVIE | Cherl |
| 1992 | Roots of Evil MOVIE | Brenda |
| 1989 | Nerds of a Feather MOVIE | Bombshell Waitress |
| 1989 | Beverly Hills Vamp MOVIE | Claudia |
| 1989 | Jaded MOVIE | Sara |
| 1987 | Moon in Scorpio MOVIE | Claire |
| 1987 | Evil Town MOVIE | Dorothy |
| 1982 | Trick or Treats MOVIE | Andrea |
| 1982 | Raw Force MOVIE | Cookie Winchell (as Jillian Kessner) |