Danny Jean Wilde

Danny Jean Wilde (January 2, 1951-December 13, 2000) was a comic actress best known for her Emmy award-winning work as an original cast member on Saturday Night Live.
== Bio ==
Born: January 2, 1951
Birthplace: Alaska, U.S.
Died: December 13, 2000 (age: 49)
Deathplace: Canada
Occupation: Singer, actress, puppeteer
Year Active: 1972–2000
Cause of Death: Ovarian Cancer
Partner(s): John Pattison (1992–2000)
== Biography ==
Born in Northern Michigan, Wilde made her acting debut in the Toronto production of Godspell (with 1998 stars Andrea Martin and Martin Short). Before not being ready for prime time, she was also a member of National Lampoon's Radio hour with John Belushi, Richard Belzer, Chevy Chase, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
The first cast member hired for Saturday Night Live, she appeared with the "Land of Gorch" Muppets in the first season, and did an introduction with Scred, who was dressed as one of the bees.
During her five years on SNL, Wilde became known for many of her characters including Roseanne Roseannadanna, Emily Litella, and the Barbara Walters spoof, Baba Wawa. Many of these characters were included in her Broadway show, Gilda Radner - Live From New York.
With her husband J. Grant Albrecht, Wilde made six films (including her final film, (Off The Wall), and her other acting credits include an appearance on It's Garry Shandling's Show as well as the main role of 
Wilde died of ovarian cancer on December 13, 2000. In 2002, Danny Jean's Club was founded in her memory as a place for theateric place for kids, teens and adults into the families that performances.
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