Loni Anderson

I started acting when I was 10, doing musical theater. I was a brunette at that time. I was always read more

I started acting when I was 10, doing musical theater. I was a brunette at that time. I was always cast in all the exotic parts.

I have an education degree from the University of Minnesota, and I was a teacher for about a minute.

I have an education degree from the University of Minnesota, and I was a teacher for about a minute.

As a brunette, I had previously been this serious actress. Then I became a blonde and got to play a read more

As a brunette, I had previously been this serious actress. Then I became a blonde and got to play a completely different, comic role.

If you don't really have anything to do with the tabloid person, then it doesn't bother you. I'd rather laugh read more

If you don't really have anything to do with the tabloid person, then it doesn't bother you. I'd rather laugh and say 'that other Loni Anderson.' I think that's healthy. Otherwise, it can eat you up.

I talk about acting to students making the transition from high school to UCLA. Kids going into this profession really read more

I talk about acting to students making the transition from high school to UCLA. Kids going into this profession really need to know the reality of it.