Full Name Ariadne Meyer Parents Taro Meyer | Role Actress Name Ari Meyers | |
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Interview with Ari Meyers and Allison Smith
Ari Meyers (born April 6, 1969) is an actress. She is best known for her role as Emma Jane McArdle in the television series Kate & Allie (1984).
Contents
- Interview with Ari Meyers and Allison Smith
- In my daughter s name donna mills john getz ari meyers lee grant 1982
- Early years
- Career
- Notable TV guest appearances
- Filmography
- References
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Early years
Meyers (birth name Ariadne Meyer) was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Jewish American parents who were touring in the island. Her mother is actress Taro Meyer, who appeared in the television soap opera Another World. Shortly afterward, Meyers and her family returned to New York City where she was raised and where she received her primary and secondary education.
Career
In 1982, Meyers landed her first major role as the stepdaughter of Al Pacino in the movie Author! Author!. The following year, she also landed the role of Emma Jane McArdle on the TV series Kate & Allie. Meanwhile, she also continued to take advanced courses in school.
In 1988, Meyers left Kate & Allie and used her earnings to finish her studies at Yale University; from there she graduated with honors and a double major in Philosophy and Theatre Arts.
After graduating, Meyers continued acting and was mostly cast as characters much younger than her actual age. Meyers has also lent her voice in the recording of numerous audio books, such as:
In 2003, Meyers appeared in the play Theophilus North in New York City and in 2004 she participated in the play, Little Willy.
Notable TV guest appearances
Filmography
Actress
2006
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up (TV Movie) as
Mom (voice)
2001
Stanley (TV Series) as
Mrs. Joyce Griff
- Stanley's Great Big Book of Everything Adventure: Part 3 (2004) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Stanley's Great Big Book of Adventure: Part 1 (2004) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- A Turkey of a Thanksgiving (2004) - Mrs. Joyce Griff
- Stanley's Great Big Book of Adventure: Part 2 (2003) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Double-Duty Dad/Look Who's Helping (2003) - Mrs. Joyce Griff
- Mysterious Moe/Spelling Bee Situation (2003) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Web Weavers/Muddy Buddies (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Proud as a Peacock/Dances with Flamingos (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Mockingbird Scat/Horsepower (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff
- Woodpecker Woes/P.U. Pup (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Keep 'Em Flying/Guess What's Coming to Dinner (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff
- Ant Picnic/The Tooth About Teeth (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff
- A Little Squirrel Music/A Boy's Best Friend Is His Fish (2002) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- Worms at Work/Caterpillar Countdown (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Myers)
- Gorilla Sleepover/Sea Lion Slip-Up (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff
- The Big Spill/Peekaboo Parrot (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
- You've Got Pigeon Mail/It's a Prarie Dog's Life (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Penguin Party/Leave It to Beavers (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Platypus Problems/Rabbit Habit (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- A Whale of a Song/Sloth for a Day (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Busy Busy Octopus/Honest Ostrich (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Camel Commotion/There's Snow Place Like Home (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Tiger Hunt/Monkey-Bar Business (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Frog Legs/Whoo's Afraid of the Dark? (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ari Myers)
- Up the Apple Tree/Kangaroo Clean-Up (2001) - Mrs. Joyce Griff (voice, as Ariadne Meyers)
2004
Looking for Kitty as
Kitty Green Fiannico
2002
Stanley: Wild for Sharks! (Video Game) as
Mom (voice)
2001
Stanley: Tiger Tales (Video Game) as
Mom (voice)
2001
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Video Game) as
Neversoft Girls / Pedestrian (voice)
2000
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Amy Saroyan
- Out of the Past (2000) - Amy Saroyan
1998
Family Blessings (TV Movie) as
Janice Reston
1997
Unwed Father (TV Movie) as
Gina
1997
The Killing Secret (TV Movie) as
Nicole Voss
1996
Home Song (TV Movie) as
Chelsea
1996
Buddies (TV Series) as
Lorraine
- Unaired Pilot - Lorraine
1996
Innocent Victims (TV Movie) as
Stacy Carolwood (uncredited)
1995
Buddies as
Lorraine
1995
How to Make an American Quilt as
Duff
1995
Not Our Son (TV Movie) as
Ruth Keller
1994
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil (TV Movie) as
Lisa Darby
1993
River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (TV Movie) as
Nancy Hardgrave
1992
Evening Shade (TV Series) as
Aimee Thompson
- She What?! (1993) - Aimee Thompson
- What a Night (1992) - Aimee Thompson
1992
Dark Horse as
Allison Mills
1992
In My Daughter's Name (TV Movie) as
Carly Elias
1991
Memories of Midnight (TV Mini Series) as
Atana
- Part II (1991) - Atana
- Part I (1991) - Atana
1991
Dutch as
Brock
1990
Call Me Anna (TV Movie) as
Patty Duke, as a youth
1990
Shakma as
Kim
1989
Think Big as
Holly Sherwood
1989
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) as
Lisa Rosenberg
- A Matter of Conscience (1989) - Lisa Rosenberg
1984
Kate & Allie (TV Series) as
Emma McArdle / Emma Jane McArdle
- The Clip Show (1988) - Emma McArdle
- The Mouse That Squeaked (1988) - Emma McArdle
- Almost Married (1988) - Emma McArdle (credit only)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1987) - Emma McArdle
- The Marriage Counselor (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Hired Wife (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Jennie's New Deal (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Ted's Fix-Up (1987) - Emma McArdle (credit only)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1987) - Emma McArdle (credit only)
- Return of Bob Barsky (1987) - Emma McArdle (credit only)
- Mother's Day (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Kate and the Cab Driver (1987) - Emma McArdle
- The Dilemma with Emma (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Fathers and Sons (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Allie's Surprise Party (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Charles' Dinner (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Kate Quits (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Allie on Strike (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Dearly Beloved (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Send Me No Flowers (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Reruns (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Louis in Love (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Allie and the Three Wolves (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Emma Goes to College (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Allie's Graduation (1987) - Emma McArdle
- The Gift of the Magi (1987) - Emma McArdle
- Dates of Future Past (1986) - Emma McArdle
- The Goodbye Girl (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Stage Mother (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Emma's Coming Out Party (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Bringing Up Charles (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Jennie & Jason (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Halloween II (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Rx for Love (1986) - Emma McArdle
- General Hospital (1986) - Emma McArdle
- The Bully (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Found Money (1986) - Emma McArdle
- The Trouble with Jason (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Late Bloomer (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Winning (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Chip's New Friend (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Ted's Back (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Thank You, Shirley (1986) - Emma McArdle
- High Anxiety (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Privacy (1986) - Emma McArdle
- The Croissant Jungle (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Too Late the Rebel (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Chip's Divorce (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Grand Central Station (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Dark Victory (1986) - Emma McArdle
- Dress to Kill (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Kate's Friend (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Max's New Girlfriend (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Thanksgiving (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Allie's Affair (1985) - Emma McArdle
- The Maltese Chotchke (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Picture of an Affair (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Evening in Paris (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Whatever Happened to Romance? (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Make Mine Mink (1985) - Emma McArdle
- The Reunion (1985) - Emma McArdle
- My Dinner with Kate and Allie (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Goodbye, Plumber (1985) - Emma McArdle
- The Bad Seed (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Dead Cat (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Author, Author (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Sons and Lovers (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Lovely Rita (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Rear Window (1985) - Emma McArdle
- If She Goes, I Go (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Charles Marries Claire (1985) - Emma McArdle
- Back to School (1985) - Emma McArdle
- New Year's Eve (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Piano Lesson (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Country Dog (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Pirates (1984) - Emma McArdle
- The Safe Caper (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Kate and the Plumber (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Candidate (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Lottsa Luck (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Diner (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Landlady (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Baby (1984) - Emma McArdle
- A Weekend to Remember (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Dear Diary (1984) - Emma McArdle
- The Family Business (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Odd Boy Out (1984) - Emma McArdle
- The Very Loud Family (1984) - Emma McArdle
- Allie's First Date (1984) - Emma Jane McArdle
1988
Windmills of the Gods (TV Mini Series) as
Beth Ashley
- Episode #1.2 (1988) - Beth Ashley
- Episode #1.1 (1988) - Beth Ashley
1985
Picking Up the Pieces (TV Movie) as
Stacy Harding
1985
Kids Don't Tell (TV Movie) as
Nicky Ryan
1984
American Playhouse (TV Series) as
Kim
- Vengeance Is Mine (1984) - Kim
1984
Vengeance Is Mine (TV Movie) as
Jackie
1984
License to Kill (TV Movie) as
Amy Peterson
1983
Full House (TV Movie) as
Debbie Travalian
1983
Running Out (TV Movie) as
Jenny Corsini
1982
Author! Author! as
Debbie
Writer
1996
Treasury of Children's Stories (Video)
Self
2023
Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Happiness Is A Piñata Full of Rodents (2023) - Self
2021
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- Kate & Allie Reunion (2021) - Self
2010
The 8th Annual TV Land Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1988
Live with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) as
Self / Self - Guest
- Episode dated 24 March 1989 (1989) - Self
- Episode dated 8 November 1988 (1988) - Self
- Ari Meyers/Gary Craig (1988) - Self - Guest
1988
Hour Magazine (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 September 1988 (1988) - Self
1984
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) as
Self - Audience Member
- George Carlin/Frankie Goes to Hollywood (1984) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
References
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