Janine Turner

Janine Turner (born Janine Loraine Gauntt; December 6, 1962) is an American movie and television actress. She starred in the television drama Northern Exposure (which started in 1990 and ended in 1995) and in the movies Steel Magnolias and Cliffhanger. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Filmography

Films
 Year Title Role Notes 1982 Young Doctors in Love 1986 Knights of the City Brooke 1986 Tai-Pan Shevaun Tillman 1988 Monkey Shines Linda Aikman 1989 Steel Magnolias Nancy-Beth Marmillion 1990 The Ambulance Cheryl 1993 Cliffhanger Jessie Deighan 1997 The Curse of Inferno Layla Moanes 1997 Leave It to Beaver June Cleaver 2000 Dr. T & the Women Dorothy Chambliss 2004 No Regrets Cheryl 2004 Trip in a Summer Dress Mama Short film 2006 Miracle Dogs Too Paula Wells Direct-to-video 2006 The Night of the White Pants Barbara Hagan 2009 Birdie & Bogey Amy 2009 Maggie's Passage Jenny Sirron 2015 The Ivy League Farmer Ella Gilbert 2015 Solace Elizabeth Clancy (with Anthony Hopkins) 2016 Occupy Texas Mrs. Thomas

Television
 Year Title Role Notes 1980–1981 Dallas Unknown 3 episodes 1981 Mr. Merlin Unknown Episode: "All About Sheila" 1981–1982 Behind the Screen Janie-Claire Willow Unknown episodes 1982 The Love Boat Betsy Dunvar Episode: "The Victims/Man in the Iron Shorts" 1982–1983 General Hospital Laura Templeton 1983 The Paper Chase Sondra Episode: "Birthday Party" 1983 Happy Days Debbie Episode: "Where the Guys Are" 1983 Boone Maggie Episode: "Words and Music" 1984 The Master Gina/Teri Episode: "The Good, the Bad and the Priceless" 1984 Santa Barbara Hollywood Woman Episode: "#1.8" 1984 The New Mike Hammer Christine Episode: "Bonecrunch" 1985 The A-Team Theresa Gianni Episode: "The Big Squeeze" 1985 Knight Rider Karen Forester Episode: "KITTnap" 1986–1987 Another World Patricia Kirkland 2 episodes 1989 Quantum Leap Michelle Episode: "Catch a Falling Star" 1990–1995 Northern Exposure Maggie O'Connell 110 episodesNominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (1992–1994)Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesNominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Hosted 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards  - (1995) 1997 Stolen Women: Captured Hearts Anna Brewster TV movie 1998 Circle of Deceit Terry Silva TV movie 1998 Beauty Alix Miller TV movie 1999 Fatal Error Dr. Samantha Craig TV movie 1999 A Secret Affair Vanessa Stewart TV movie 2000–2002 Strong Medicine Dr. Dana Stowe 50 episodes 2005 Walker Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire Ranger Kay Austin TV movie 2007 Primal Doubt Jean Harper TV movie 2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Victoria Grall Episode: "Inconceivable" 2008–2009 Friday Night Lights Katie McCoy 12 episodes

Awards and nominations
Emmy Award
 1993: Nominated, "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series" – Northern Exposure

Golden Globe Award
 1992: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series – Drama" – Northern Exposure
 1993: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series – Drama" – Northern Exposure
 1994: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series – Drama" – Northern Exposure
 1995: Turner Hosted 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards

Screen Actors Guild Awards
 1995: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series" – Northern Exposure

Young Artist Award
 1983: Won, "Best Young Actress in the Daytime Series" – General Hospital

References

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Category:Actors from Nebraska
Category:American movie actors
Category:American television actors
Category:1962 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Lincoln, Nebraska