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1. Ida Lupino (1918)
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Actress and director who earned two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for contributions to both film and television.
2. Melissa Gilbert (1964)
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Actress who won multiple Young Artist Awards for her portrayal of Laura Ingalls on the television series Little House on the Prairie.
3. Cheryl Hines (1965)
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Best known for playing Larry David's wife Cheryl on the series Curb Your Enthusiasm, she has also had roles in such films as RV, Keeping Up With the Steins and A Bad Moms Christmas.
4. Zoe Caldwell (1933)
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Famous for her work on Broadway, this actress won Tony Awards for her performances in Master Class, Medea, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and Slapstick Tragedy. Her film credits...
5. Ellen Geer (1941)
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Screenwriter and director, most recognized for her work on series like The Practice and NYPD Blue.
6. Dinah Manoff (1956)
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Actress who became known for portraying Marty Maraschino in the 1978 film Grease.
7. Fiona Shaw (1958)
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English theater and film actress best known for her role as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film franchise. She won the 1997 Drama Desk Award for her one-person performance...
8. Pernilla August (1958)
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Swedish actress, screenwriter, and director who played Shmi Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel films.
9. Kathy Bates (1948)
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Actress whose films include About Schmidt, The Blind Side, Titanic and The Late Shift. She received a massive fan base for her performance as a disturbed nurse in the film version of the Stephen...
10. JoBeth Williams (1948)
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She played a fearless mother in the classic film Poltergeist and portrayed Meredith in Stir Crazy. In 1983, she played a role in The Big Chill.
11. Shannen Doherty (1971)
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Actress who won a 1993 Young Artist Award for her role as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210. She was nominated for Saturn Awards for her portrayal of Prue in Charmed in 1999...
12. Joanna Kerns (1953)
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Played Maggie Seaver, the mother on TV's Growing Pains. She also appeared in the 2007 film Knocked Up.
13. Donna Pescow (1954)
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Actress who became widely known for playing the senator in the Disney TV series Even Stevens from 2000 to 2003.
14. Paloma Baeza (1975)
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Paloma Baeza is a British actress and director of English and Mexican descent.
15. Jean Sagal (1967)
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Jean Sagal is an American television actress and director. In the 1980s she co-starred with her twin sister Liz Sagal in the 23-episode television series Double Trouble that ran from...
