Vicki Frederick
Biography
Vicki Frederick is an American actress and dancer born on January 2, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia. She has appeared in Broadway plays, films, and television shows, including Mork and Mindy and Happy Days in 1979, and Murder She Wrote in 1990. As a protégé of Bob Fosse, she danced in the ensemble and played lead roles in his Broadway productions Pippin in 1972 and Dancin' in 1978. In film, she had a bit part in Fosse's 1979 film All That Jazz, starred in Robert Aldrich's final film All the Marbles in 1981, appeared in the 1984 rock musical film Body Rock, and starred as dancer Sheila Bryant in the 1985 movie adaptation A Chorus Line.
Career overview
Vicki Frederick was born on January 2, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, and built a career as an American actress and dancer. As a protégé of Bob Fosse, she danced in both the ensemble and lead roles in his Broadway productions of Pippin in 1972 and Dancin' in 1978. Her stage work also included appearances in a number of other musicals on Broadway plays.
Transitioning to film and television, Frederick appeared on popular television shows such as Mork and Mindy and Happy Days in 1979, and Murder She Wrote in 1990. On the big screen, she had a bit part in Bob Fosse's 1979 film All That Jazz and starred in Robert Aldrich's final film All the Marbles in 1981.
Later in her film career, she starred in the 1984 rock musical film Body Rock. Frederick is perhaps most remembered for her role as the sassy, elegant, long-haired dancer Sheila Bryant in the 1985 movie adaptation of A Chorus Line.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Chaplin (1992) as Party Guest
- Scissors (1991) as Nancy Leahy
- Dream On (1990) as Valerie Knox
- Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989) as Jewel
- Stewardess School (1986) as Miss Grummet
- A Chorus Line (1985) as Sheila
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Claire Hastings
- Body Rock (1984) as Claire
- ...All the Marbles (1981) as Iris
- Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued (1981) as Performer
- Coast to Coast (1980) as Woman Golfer
- All That Jazz (1979) as Menage Partner
- Mork & Mindy (1978) as Sutra
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Happy Days (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vicki Frederick best known for?
Vicki Frederick is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chaplin (1992), Scissors (1991), Whale Rider (2003), A Chorus Line (1985).
When and where was Vicki Frederick born?
Vicki Frederick was born on January 2, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Vicki Frederick have?
Vicki Frederick has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 1992.
What is Vicki Frederick's background in cinema and television?
Vicki Frederick is an American actress and dancer born on January 2, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia. She has appeared in Broadway plays, films, and television shows, including Mork and Mindy and Happy Days in 1979, and Murder She Wrote in 1990. As a protégé of Bob Fosse, she danced in the ensemble and played lead roles in h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Happy Days (1974) — aged about 25
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Claire Hastings — aged about 35
- All That Jazz (1979) as Menage Partner — aged about 30
- Chaplin (1992) as Party Guest — aged about 43
- Mork & Mindy (1978) as Sutra — aged about 29
- Laverne & Shirley (1976) — aged about 27
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