Vanna White
Biography
Vanna Marie White was born Vanna Marie Rosich on February 18, 1957. She is an American television personality, actress, and businesswoman, best known as the longtime co-host of the game show Wheel of Fortune, a position she has held since 1982. She began her career as a model while studying fashion and competed in Miss Georgia USA in 1978. In addition to her work on Wheel of Fortune, she has played minor characters or appeared as herself in various films and television series. She is also the author of the 1987 autobiography Vanna Speaks, participates in real-estate investment, owns the yarn brand Vanna's Choice, and is a patron of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Career overview
Vanna Marie White was born Vanna Marie Rosich on February 18, 1957. She began her career as a model while studying fashion, competing in Miss Georgia USA in 1978. She is an American television personality, actress, and businesswoman best known as the co-host of the game show Wheel of Fortune, a position she has held since 1982.
In addition to her work on Wheel of Fortune, she has played minor characters or appeared as herself in many films and television series. Beyond her television career, she is the author of the 1987 autobiography Vanna Speaks. She also participates in real-estate investment, owns the yarn brand Vanna's Choice, and is a patron of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- The Game Show Show (2023) as Self
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Co-Host
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Black Dispatch (2019) Executive Producer
- Game Changers (2018) as Self
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Vanna White
- Lose Your Mask, Lose Yourself (2015) Executive Producer
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Special Guest
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- Open Access (2004) as Self
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- The King of Queens (1998) as Vanna White
- Style & Substance (1998)
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Vanna White
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) as Vanna White
- Double Dragon (1994) as Herself
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years (1990) as Self
- Gypsy Angels (1990) as Mickey
- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Goddess of Love (1988) as Venus
- Totally Minnie (1988) as Self
- Meet the Munceys (1988) as Self
- Married... with Children (1987) as Coco / Helen Granowinner
- Full House (1987)
- WWF Superstars (1986) as Vanna White
- L.A. Law (1986) as Vanna White
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) as Vanna White
- The Jay Leno Special (1986) as self
- The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration (1986) as Herself - Host
- 227 (1985)
- Wheel of Fortune (1983) as Self - Co-Host
- The A-Team (1983) as Vanna White
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Gimme a Break! (1981)
- Looker (1981) as Reston Girl
- Midnight Offerings (1981) as Devona
- Graduation Day (1981) as Doris
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vanna White best known for?
Vanna White is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Tamron Hall (2019), Fresh Off the Boat (2015).
When and where was Vanna White born?
Vanna White was born on February 18, 1957 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Vanna White have?
Vanna White has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2023.
What is Vanna White's background in cinema and television?
Vanna Marie White was born Vanna Marie Rosich on February 18, 1957. She is an American television personality, actress, and businesswoman, best known as the longtime co-host of the game show Wheel of Fortune, a position she has held since 1982. She began her career as a model while studying fashion and competed in Miss...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Married... with Children (1987) as Coco / Helen Granowinner — aged about 30
- WWF Superstars (1986) as Vanna White — aged about 29
- Full House (1987) — aged about 30
- The A-Team (1983) as Vanna White — aged about 26
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 5
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 55
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