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Janine Turner

Acting Born Dec 6, 1962 Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 49 credits
49
Total Credits
2023
60 Years Career Span
24
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Biography

Janine Turner is an American actress born on December 6, 1962, in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. She has appeared in various television shows, including Northern Exposure, which she starred in from 1990 to 1995, and Strong Medicine, where she appeared from 2000 to 2002. Turner has also ventured into writing, with the publication of Holding Her Head High: Inspiration from 12 Single Mothers Who Championed Their Children and Changed History in 2008. As an actress, she has accumulated 48 known credits, primarily in acting roles.

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Career

Career overview

Janine Turner is an American actress who has appeared in various television shows and written a book. She began her acting career on the prime time television show Northern Exposure, where she starred from 1990 to 1995. This marked a significant period in her acting career, during which she gained recognition for her work on the show.

Following her stint on Northern Exposure, Turner continued to act in television, appearing on the Lifetime original series Strong Medicine from 2000 to 2002. Her work on this show demonstrated her ability to adapt to different roles and genres, further solidifying her position in the acting industry.

Throughout her career, Turner has accumulated a total of 48 acting credits, showcasing her versatility and range as an actress. Her work has been recognized in various contexts, although specific details about her awards and nominations are not provided in the available information.

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Career timeline

Birthright Outlaw
Taking the Reins
Patsy & Loretta
Runnin' from my RootsGosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer
Occupy, Texas
Solace
1 Message
Black Widow
Celebrity Ghost StoriesMaggie's Passage
Primal DoubtChristoga
Friday Night LightsMiracle Dogs TooThe Night of the White Pants
Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
Birdie and BogeyNo Regrets
Strong MedicineDr. T & the Women
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitA Secret AffairFatal Error
Circle of DeceitCircle of Deceit · Co-ProducerBeauty
Stolen Women, Captured HeartsLeave It to Beaver
The Curse of Inferno
Cliffhanger
Northern ExposureThe Ambulance
Quantum LeapSteel Magnolias
Monkey Shines
Tai-PanKnights of the City
The Master
The A-Team
Late Night with David LettermanKnight RiderYoung Doctors in Love
Mr. Merlin
Dallas
The Love Boat
Happy Days

Full Filmography

49 titles
  • Birthright Outlaw (2023) as Bonnie Beauchamp
  • Taking the Reins (2021) as Bonnie Barclay
  • Patsy & Loretta (2019) as Hilda Hensley
  • Runnin' from my Roots (2018) as Anne Whitfield Barnes
  • Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer (2018) as Dr. North
  • Occupy, Texas (2016) as Mrs. Thomas
  • Solace (2015) as Elizabeth Clancy
  • 1 Message (2011) as Herself - Talk Show Host
  • Black Widow (2010)
  • Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
  • Maggie's Passage (2009) as Jenny Sirron
  • Primal Doubt (2007) as Jean Harper
  • Christoga (2007) as Herself
  • Friday Night Lights (2006) as Katie McCoy
  • Miracle Dogs Too (2006) as Paula Wells
  • The Night of the White Pants (2006) as Barbara Hagan
  • Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) as Kay Austin
  • Birdie and Bogey (2004) as Amy
  • No Regrets (2004)
  • Strong Medicine (2000) as Dr. Dana Stowe
  • Dr. T & the Women (2000) as Dorothy Chambliss
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Victoria Grall
  • A Secret Affair (1999) as Vanessa Shaw
  • Fatal Error (1999)
  • Circle of Deceit (1998) as Terry Silva
  • Circle of Deceit (1998) Co-Producer
  • Beauty (1998) as Alix Miller
  • Stolen Women, Captured Hearts (1997) as Anna Brewster-Morgan
  • Leave It to Beaver (1997) as June Cleaver
  • The Curse of Inferno (1996) as Layla Moanes
  • Cliffhanger (1993) as Jessie Deighan
  • Northern Exposure (1990) as Maggie O'Connell
  • The Ambulance (1990) as Cheryl
  • Quantum Leap (1989) as Michelle
  • Steel Magnolias (1989) as Nancy Beth Marmillion
  • Monkey Shines (1988) as Linda Aikman
  • Tai-Pan (1986) as Shevaun Tillman
  • Knights of the City (1986) as Brooke
  • The Master (1984) as Gina/Teri
  • The A-Team (1983) as Theresa Gianni
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
  • Knight Rider (1982) as Karen Forester
  • Young Doctors in Love (1982) as Soap Cameos
  • Mr. Merlin (1981)
  • Dallas (1978) as Susan
  • The Love Boat (1977) as Beatrice 'Betsy' Dunvar
  • Happy Days (1974)
  • Another World (1964) as Patricia Kirkland
  • Stallone on the Edge: The Making of Cliffhanger as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Janine Turner best known for?

Janine Turner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Solace (2015), Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009), Friday Night Lights (2006), Strong Medicine (2000).

When and where was Janine Turner born?

Janine Turner was born on December 6, 1962 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

How many credits does Janine Turner have?

Janine Turner has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2023.

What is Janine Turner's background in cinema and television?

Janine Turner is an American actress born on December 6, 1962, in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. She has appeared in various television shows, including Northern Exposure, which she starred in from 1990 to 1995, and Strong Medicine, where she appeared from 2000 to 2002. Turner has also ventured into writing, with the publicat...