Biography
Who is Heather Locklear?
Early life and real name
Heather Locklear Deen Locklear was born on September 25, 1961, in Los Angeles, United States. Her mother, Diane, worked as a production executive, while her father, William, served as an administrator at the University of California, Los Angeles, and as a marine corps colonel. She grew up with three older siblings named Laurie, Mark, and Colleen.
She attended Newbury Park High School before enrolling at the University of California, Los Angeles. While studying at the university, she started working as a model and appeared in commercials for the school store. These early activities led to her first television appearances in the early 1980s.
Career highlights
In the early 1980s, Heather began a long professional relationship with producer Aaron Spelling. She secured a recurring role as Sammy Jo Carrington on the television series Dynasty in 1981, and she joined the police drama T. J. Hooker as Officer Stacy Sheridan in 1982. She worked on both programs simultaneously until T. J. Hooker ended in 1986, and she remained on Dynasty until 1989.
She achieved further recognition when she began playing Amanda Woodward on the drama series Melrose Place in 1993. Her performance on the show brought her four consecutive Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama. After Melrose Place concluded in 1999, she joined the sitcom Spin City as Caitlin Moore, which earned her two additional Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Film and television work
Alongside her television success, Heather appeared in several feature films throughout her career. Her early film credits include the science fiction thriller Firestarter in 1984 and The Return of Swamp Thing in 1989. She later appeared in the action comedy Money Talks in 1997, the live action and animated comedy Looney Tunes: Back in Action in 2003, and the romantic comedy The Perfect Man in 2005.
She also made guest appearances and recurring spots on numerous television programs. She appeared in the sitcom Hot in Cleveland and took on a main role in the television series Franklin & Bash in 2013. Her television career spans multiple decades and includes work across both drama and comedy formats.
Personal life and family
Heather has been married twice, first to musician Tommy Lee and later to musician Richie Sambora. She shares one child, a daughter named Ava Sambora, with her second husband. Following her marriages, she was in a relationship with Jack Wagner.
She stands 165 centimeters tall and holds American citizenship. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has worked as an actor, film producer, voice actor, and model.
Birthday and age
Heather Locklear was born on September 25, 1961, which makes Heather 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Heather shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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