Biography
Who is Nicollette Sheridan?
Early Life and Family Background
Nicollette Fiora Vivianne Sheridan was born in Worthing, England, on November 21, 1963. Her mother, Sally Adams, was an actress who welcomed Nicollette at age 16. Nicollette's father left the family before her first birthday, and she has not seen him since. Her mother later met actor Telly Savalas on a film set, and he became Nicollette's stepfather.
Nicollette moved from the United Kingdom to the United States in 1973 when she was ten years old. She attended Millfield and The Buckley School during her education. Her mother, billed as Dani Sheridan, appeared in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in 1969.
Career Beginnings and Breakthrough
Nicollette began her professional career as a fashion model, appearing in magazines like Vogue and on the cover of Cosmopolitan. She made her acting debut in 1984 in the ABC primetime soap opera "Paper Dolls." The following year, she starred in the romantic comedy film "The Sure Thing."
She became well known for her role as Paige Matheson on the CBS primetime soap opera "Knots Landing," joining the cast in 1986. Nicollette became a series regular by the 1988-89 season and remained with the show until its conclusion in 1993. For this role, she earned two Soap Opera Digest Awards. Throughout the 1990s, she also appeared in several television films, including "Lucky Chances" and "Virus," and feature films such as "Noises Off," "Spy Hard," and "Beverly Hills Ninja."
Desperate Housewives and Legal Issues
From 2004 to 2009, Nicollette Sheridan starred as Edie Britt on the ABC television series "Desperate Housewives." Her performance earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005. She departed the show in 2009 when her character was written off.
In 2010, Nicollette filed a lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry, and ABC Television. She alleged assault by Cherry on set and wrongful termination after reporting the incident. ABC stated they had investigated similar claims and found them to be without merit. The case proceeded to trial in 2012, but a judge dismissed the battery charge due to insufficient evidence. The lawsuit then focused on alleged wrongful termination, resulting in a mistrial when the jury could not reach a verdict. Subsequent appeals and attempts for a new trial were ultimately dismissed by various courts, concluding the legal proceedings.
Later Career and Personal Life
After her departure from "Desperate Housewives," Nicollette continued her acting career. From 2018 to 2019, she portrayed Alexis Carrington on The CW's reboot of "Dynasty."
In her personal life, Nicollette has been married to Harry Hamlin. She has also been in relationships with Michael Bolton and Nicklas Söderblom.
Birthday and age
Nicollette Sheridan was born on November 21, 1963, which makes Nicollette 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Nicollette shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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