Erin Moran
Biography
Erin Moran was an actress born on October 18, 1960, in Burbank, California, USA. She began acting at a young age, with her first role at five in a television commercial. Moran appeared in various television series, including Daktari, The Don Rickles Show, and Happy Days, as well as feature films like How Sweet It Is!. She also made guest appearances in shows such as The Courtship of Eddie's Father and Gunsmoke. Moran passed away on April 22, 2017, at the age of 56. She was known for her acting work, with 34 known credits to her name.
Career overview
Erin Moran began her acting career at a young age, with her first role at the age of five in a television commercial for First Federal Bank. She was cast as Jenny Jones in the television series Daktari at the age of six, which ran from 1966 to 1969. Moran made her feature-film debut in How Sweet It Is in 1968, alongside Debbie Reynolds.
Moran continued to work in television, making regular appearances on The Don Rickles Show in 1972, and guest appearances in various series, including The Courtship of Eddie's Father, My Three Sons, Bearcats, and Family Affair. She also appeared in the television series Gunsmoke as a young child. In 1974, at the age of 13, Moran was cast in her best-known role, Joanie Cunningham on the sitcom Happy Days.
Erin Moran's career consisted of 34 known credits, according to available information. She was known for her work in acting and was also recognized for her roles in films and series such as Death Valley Days and Gunsmoke, in addition to Happy Days. Moran's acting career spanned several decades, with her early start in television commercials and series, and her continued work in film and television throughout her life.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored (2011) as Joanie Cunningham (archive footage)
- Not Another B Movie (2011) as Mrs. Klien
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- Desperation Boulevard (1998) as Self
- Dear God (1996) as Erin Moran
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Cynthia Bennett
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Maggie Roberts
- Hotel (1982) as Karen Donnelly
- Joanie Loves Chachi (1982) as Joanie Cunningham
- Galaxy of Terror (1981) as Alumna
- Twirl (1981) as Bonnie Lee Jordan
- $weepstake$ (1979)
- Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall (1979) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Joanne Morgan
- The Love Boat (1977) as Carrie Walker
- The Love Boat (1977) as Barbara Blatnick
- The Captain and Tennille (1976) as Self - Guest
- Happy Days (1974) as Joanie Cunningham
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Lisa, Bright and Dark (1973) as Tracy Schilling
- Watermelon Man (1970) as Janice Gerber
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Emily Ruth Gustafson
- 80 Steps to Jonah (1969) as Kim
- The Happy Ending (1969) as Marge as a Child (uncredited)
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as Laurie
- Who's Minding the Mint? (1967) as Little Girl on Tricycle
- Daktari (1966) as Jenny Jones
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Prager's Daughter
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Rachel Parker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jenny
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Erin Moran best known for?
Erin Moran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009), The Deputy (1959), Mr. Jones (1993), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was Erin Moran born?
Erin Moran was born on October 18, 1960 in Burbank, California, USA. They passed away on April 22, 2017.
How many credits does Erin Moran have?
Erin Moran has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2011.
What is Erin Moran's background in cinema and television?
Erin Moran was an actress born on October 18, 1960, in Burbank, California, USA. She began acting at a young age, with her first role at five in a television commercial. Moran appeared in various television series, including Daktari, The Don Rickles Show, and Happy Days, as well as feature films like How Sweet It Is!. ...