Other names Valerie Landsberg Grandparents Harry Landsburg Role Actress | Name Valerie Landsburg Years active 1978–present | |
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Born August 12, 1958 (age 65) ( 1958-08-12 ) New York City Occupation Actress, director, screenwriter, singer-songwriter Spouse(s) James McVay (December 1, 1984 -present (legally) Children Taylor McVay, Brooklyn McVay Parents Alan Landsburg, Sally Landsburg Siblings Shana Landsburg, Michael Landsburg Movies and TV shows Fame, Thank God It's Friday, Bound by Lies, Welcome Home - Roxy Car, You Again? Similar People Gene Anthony Ray, Lee Curreri, Erica Gimpel, Debbie Allen, Nia Peeples | ||
"Fame" Stars Cynthia Gibb and Valerie Landsburg Celebrate 35th Years of the Show
Fame Tv Series, Valerie Landsburg discusses Hi Fidelity
Valerie Landsburg (born August 12, 1958) is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her portrayal of Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer on the UK top five hit "Hi Fidelity". Producer Alan Landsburg was her father, and she appeared in at least one installment of True Confessions, an anthology series program he produced.
Contents
- Fame Stars Cynthia Gibb and Valerie Landsburg Celebrate 35th Years of the Show
- Fame Tv Series Valerie Landsburg discusses Hi Fidelity
- Biography
- Filmography
- References
Biography
Born in New York City to Sally Landsburg, a psychologist and author, and Alan Landsburg. Landsburg made her acting debut in the 1978 disco movie Thank God It's Friday. In 1980 she took over the role of Libby in Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures. In 1982, she appeared in the NBC television series Fame. During the series run, Landsburg wrote and directed one episode of the series. Shortly after Landsburg left the show in 1987, she co-starred in two different comedy TV series, which practically ran at the same time. The first, You Again?, starred Jack Klugman, and lasted for one season. From the creators of Cheers, next came the Bess Armstrong series All Is Forgiven, which NBC cancelled after nine episodes. Despite its limited engagement, the series was rebroadcast on the A&E network through 1989, where it gained a broader audience.
Outside of doing recurring roles in Hotel and Dream On, she did not star in another TV series. She appeared in about a dozen made-for-TV movies and guest appearances on other TV series including Murder, She Wrote, Beverly Hills, 90210, Empty Nest, Nip/Tuck and The Unit among others. In between TV and film projects, she has appeared on stage plays. In addition to acting, Landsburg has directed several feature films and episodic television shows.
In 2001, she released an album of mostly her own compositions, called Grownup. Among the tracks was a re-recording of "Hi Fidelity".
She is a life member of Asian Academy of Film & Television.
Filmography
Actress
2019
26 Words (TV Series) as
Boy
2009
Citizen Jane (TV Movie) as
Sheryl Jackman
2009
Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith (TV Movie) as
Noreen
2008
The Cleaner (TV Series) as
Casting Director
- Back to One (2008) - Casting Director
2006
Windfall (TV Series) as
Sean's Lawyer
- Priceless (2006) - Sean's Lawyer
2006
The Unit (TV Series) as
Marge
- First Responders (2006) - Marge
2005
Nip/Tuck (TV Series) as
Marian Berg
- Madison Berg (2005) - Marian Berg
2004
American Dreams (TV Series) as
Sister Natalie
- Commencement (2005) - Sister Natalie
- Home Again (2005) - Sister Natalie
- The 7-10 Split (2004) - Sister Natalie
2003
Columbo Likes the Nightlife (TV Movie) as
Inquisitor Editor
2001
Rock Star as
Concert After-Party Guest (uncredited)
2000
Bar Hopping (TV Movie) as
Agent #4
2000
Beggars and Choosers (TV Series) as
Dr. Jocelyn Felt
- The Leak (2000) - Dr. Jocelyn Felt
- Dog Day Afternoon (2000) - Dr. Jocelyn Felt
1992
Dream On (TV Series) as
Gina Pedalbee
- Toby's Choice (1995) - Gina Pedalbee
- Significant Author (1995) - Gina Pedalbee
- Hey, Nanny Nanny (1994) - Gina Pedalbee
- Silent Night, Holy Cow Part I (1993) - Gina Pedalbee
- Reach Out and Touch Yourself (1993) - Gina Pedalbee
- No Deposit, No Return (1992) - Gina Pedalbee
- Here Comes the Bribe (1992) - Gina Pedalbee
1995
Empty Nest (TV Series) as
Valerie
- My Pal Valy-Val (1995) - Valerie
1994
One of Her Own (TV Movie) as
Stacy Schoep
1994
Terror in the Night (TV Movie) as
Tina
1993
Not in My Family (TV Movie)
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Cathy Gerson
- Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag) (1990) - Cathy Gerson
1990
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael as
Miss Day Ashburn (as Valerie Landsberg)
1990
Babies (TV Movie) as
Andrea
1990
Laugh!s (TV Series) as
Betty Adretti
- Pilot (1990) - Betty Adretti
1990
Unspeakable Acts (TV Movie) as
Maggie Rivera
1989
The Ryan White Story (TV Movie) as
Loretta
1987
Hotel (TV Series) as
Cheryl Dolan
- Aftershocks (1988) - Cheryl Dolan
- Grand Designs (1988) - Cheryl Dolan
- Contest of Wills (1988) - Cheryl Dolan
- Power Play (1988) - Cheryl Dolan
- Till Death Do Us Part (1988) - Cheryl Dolan
- Double Take (1988) - Cheryl Dolan
- Comfort and Joy (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Prized Possessions (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Fallen Angel (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Dark Horses (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Revelations (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Desperate Moves (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Born to Run (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- And Baby Makes Two (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Reservations (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Mixed Emotions (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
- Hail and Farewell (1987) - Cheryl Dolan
1988
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) as
Alice Brooke
- Just Another Fish Story (1988) - Alice Brooke
1987
1st & Ten (TV Series) as
Anna
- Land of the Free (1987) - Anna
- Championship Games Jinx (1987) - Anna
- Blood on Blood (1987) - Anna
- The Bulls Change Hands (1987) - Anna
- The Comeback Trail (1987) - Anna
1982
Fame (TV Series) as
Doris Schwartz
- Baby, Remember My Name (1987) - Doris Schwartz
- School Is Out (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- The Ol' Ball Game (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Who Am I, Really? (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Reflections (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Wishes (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Coco Returns (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Team Work (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Danny De Bergerac (1985) - Doris Schwartz (credit only)
- Parent's Week (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Take My Wife- Please (1985) - Doris Schwartz (credit only)
- Tomorrow's Children (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- Dreams (1985) - Doris Schwartz
- The Rivalry (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- The Ballad of Ray Claxton (1984) - Doris Schwartz (credit only)
- The Return of Doctor Scorpio (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- The Monster That Devoured Las Vegas (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Blizzard (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Nothing Personal (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- I Never Danced for My Father (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Spontaneous Combustion (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Czech-Mate (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Indian Summer (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- The Home Front (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Heritage (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Signs (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Home Again (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- The Deal (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- A Friend in Need (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Catch a Falling Star (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Sheer Will (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Stages (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- A Way of Winning (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Lisa's Song (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Bottle of Blues (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Appearances (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Equals (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Secrets (1984) - Doris Schwartz
- Break Dance (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Consequences (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Rules (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Knockout (1983) - Doris Schwartz (credit only)
- Hail to the Chief (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 2 (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 1 (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- U.N. Week (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Ending on a High Note (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- -Help from My Friends (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Not in Kansas Anymore (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Friendship Day (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Blood, Sweat and Circuits (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Love Is the Question (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Sunshine Again (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Star Quality (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- Relationships (1983) - Doris Schwartz
- A Tough Act to Follow (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Homecoming (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Childhood's End (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Words (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Winners (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Solo Song (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Beginnings (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Teachers (1982) - Doris Schwartz (credit only)
- Class Act (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Feelings (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Your Own Song (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- And the Winner Is-. (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- A Special Place (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Reunions (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- A Big Finish (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- A Musical Bridge (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Exposé (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- The Crazies (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Come One, Come All (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- But Seriously Folks (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Street Kid (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- The Strike (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- The Sell-Out (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- To Soar and Never Falter (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Alone in a Crowd (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Tomorrow's Farewell (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Passing Grade (1982) - Doris Schwartz
- Metamorphosis (1982) - Doris Schwartz
1986
You Again? (TV Series) as
Pam
- Where the Sun Don't Shine (1987) - Pam
- Enid Moves In (1986) - Pam
- Personals (1986) - Pam
- Sports Fantasy (1986) - Pam
- Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Traffic Lights (1986) - Pam
- The Audition (1986) - Pam
- Quit Is a Four Letter Word (1986) - Pam
- The Grad (1986) - Pam
1986
All Is Forgiven (TV Series) as
Lorraine Elder
- Matt at the Barricades (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- Paula Russell II (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- I Can't Say No (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- And Justice for Oliver (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- Mother's Day (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- Past Perfect (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- And Sonia Makes Three (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- With Child (1986) - Lorraine Elder
- On Air Commitment (1986) - Lorraine Elder
1980
Marathon (TV Movie) as
Annie
1979
The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (TV Movie) as
Loretta
1978
Thank God It's Friday as
Frannie
1976
The Kids from C.A.P.E.R. (TV Series) as
Dunga Ginny
- Dunga Din (1976) - Dunga Ginny
Director
2019
Love & Debt
2012
Trixie's Score (Short)
2005
Bound by Lies (Video)
2002
7 Lives Xposed (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- Episode #2.12 (2003)
- Episode #2.11 (2002)
- World War Three (2002)
- Things Aren't What They Seem (2002)
- Pushing the Envelope (2002)
- Ooohs and Aaahs (2002)
2002
The Best Sex Ever (TV Series) (7 episodes)
- Housesitting (2002)
- For Love of Art (2002)
- Mystery Writer (2002)
- Class Act (2002)
- Nice and Easy (2002)
- Private Eyes (2002)
- Not on the Menu (2002)
1996
Women: Stories of Passion (TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Luck Is a Lady (1999)
- Trio (1999)
- Back to the Garden (1997)
- Hat Trick (1997)
- Father and Son (1997)
- The Bitter and the Sweet (1997)
- Motel Magic (1997)
- Wishful Thinking (1996)
1997
Drawn to the Flame
1997
Borrowed Life Stolen Love
1985
Fame (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Reflections (1985)
Writer
-
Women: Stories of Passion (TV Series) (1 episode, 1999) (writer - 1 episode, 1997) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1997)
- Trio (1999)
- Hat Trick (1997) - (writer)
- The Bitter and the Sweet (1997) - (teleplay)
1997
Drawn to the Flame
1995
Empty Nest (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- My Pal Valy-Val (1995) - (written by)
1984
Fame (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Signs (1984) - (written by)
Soundtrack
1982
Fame (TV Series) (performer - 47 episodes)
- Reflections (1985) - (performer: "The Haukilau Song")
- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (1985) - (performer: "The Child in Me", "Happily Ever After")
- Wishes (1985) - (performer: "Geometry")
- Parent's Week (1985) - (performer: "It Didn't Work Out That Way")
- The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II (1985) - (performer: "Kids in America", "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "Fame")
- Tomorrow's Children (1985) - (performer: "The Flesh Failures / Let The Sunshine In" - uncredited)
- The Return of Doctor Scorpio (1984) - (performer: "If I Dare To Dream")
- The Monster That Devoured Las Vegas (1984) - (performer: "Suspense", "The Monster That Devoured Las Vegas")
- Blizzard (1984) - (performer: "Hush, Little Baby" - uncredited)
- The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll (1984) - (performer: "The Heart Of Rock 'n' Roll", "Leader of the Pack", "Mr Lee" (as "Mr. Mean"), "The Boy From New York City", "Holding Out For A Hero")
- Spontaneous Combustion (1984) - (performer: "Young Heroes")
- The Home Front (1984) - (performer: "Starting At The End")
- Heritage (1984) - (performer: "From Strength To Strength", "Dirty Cards" (uncredited))
- Signs (1984) - (performer: "We're All the Same")
- Home Again (1984) - (performer: "Sing A Rainbow" - uncredited)
- A Friend in Need (1984) - (performer: "Running With The Night", "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" (uncredited))
- Sheer Will (1984) - (performer: "It's In Everyone Of Us")
- Stages (1984) - (performer: "Rudy's Restaurant and Cabaret")
- A Way of Winning (1984) - (performer: "Turn To Me" - uncredited)
- Lisa's Song (1984) - (performer: "Rock 'n Roll World", "Shadows and Light")
- Fame Looks at Music '83 (1984) - (performer: "Gloria", "Total Eclipse of the Heart", "Love Is A Battlefield", "Never Gonna Let You Go" - uncredited)
- Secrets (1984) - (performer: "On The West Side")
- Consequences (1983) - (performer: "Turn To Me")
- Rules (1983) - (performer: "The Best In You And Me")
- Fame on Tour: Happy Birthday Israel (1983) - (performer: "Higher Ground", "Just When I Needed You", "Starmaker", "Beautiful Dreamer", "Be My Music" - uncredited)
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 2 (1983) - (performer: "Once in a While", "By My Side" (uncredited))
- Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 1 (1983) - (performer: "What Would We Ever Do")
- Ending on a High Note (1983) - (performer: "Mr Cool")
- The Kids from Fame in Concert (1983) - (performer: "Desdemona")
- Not in Kansas Anymore (1983) - (performer: "Over the Rainbow", "We're Off to See the Wizard", "If I Only Had a Brain")
- Friendship Day (1983) - (performer: "Better With A Friend")
- Love Is the Question (1983) - (performer: "You're Just In Love")
- Sunshine Again (1983) - (performer: "You Are My Sunshine" - uncredited)
- Star Quality (1983) - (performer: "That First Step")
- Relationships (1983) - (performer: "Lucky Enough For Two")
- A Tough Act to Follow (1982) - (performer: "Just When I Needed You")
- Homecoming (1982) - (performer: "Face To Face")
- Words (1982) - (performer: "Sing For You America")
- Winners (1982) - (performer: "Manhattan")
- Beginnings (1982) - (performer: "I Heard It Through The Grapvine")
- And the Winner Is-. (1982) - (performer: "Beautiful Dreamer")
- A Special Place (1982) - (performer: "Starmaker")
- A Musical Bridge (1982) - (performer: "Do That Gimme That")
- The Crazies (1982) - (performer: "I Was Only Trying To Help")
- But Seriously Folks (1982) - (performer: "Step Up To The Mike")
- The Strike (1982) - (performer: "Starmaker", "Desdemona")
- The Sell-Out (1982) - (performer: "High-Fidelity")
1984
Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! (Video) (performer: "Try")
Producer
1997
Too Good to Be True (producer)
Miscellaneous
2007
The Stone Angel (acting coach)
Thanks
2017
Frederick (Short) (special thanks)
1994
Trevor (Short) (additional thanks)
Self
2020
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- FAME vs GLEE Game Night (2021) - Self
- FAME TV Reunion (2020) - Self
2019
Granada Reports (TV Series) as
Self - Played Doris
- 3 May 2019: Evening Bulletin (2019) - Self - Played Doris
2018
The One Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 2 May 2019 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 5 September 2018 (2018) - Self
2014
Oh, Mary Show (Video) as
Self
2014
Absolutely Jason Stuart (TV Series) as
Self
- Casey Abrams/Valerie Landsburg (2014) - Self
2008
Bring Back... Fame (TV Movie documentary) as
Self / Doris Schwartz
1983
Fame (TV Series) as
Self
- The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II (1985) - Self
- The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll (1984) - Self
- Fame Looks at Music '83 (1984) - Self
- Fame on Tour: Happy Birthday Israel (1983) - Self
1984
Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! (Video) as
Self
Archive Footage
2022
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #41.192 (2022) - Self
1983
Fame (TV Series) as
Self
- The Kids from Fame in Concert (1983) - Self
References
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