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My Take
Heather Locklear holds a special place in my map of 1990s television. Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place is the role I keep returning to: a villain the audience could not quit, played with such crisp relish that four straight Golden Globe nominations felt inevitable. What I respect most is her range of fortune; she has a Razzie and awards-show acclaim on the same resume, and she kept working through all of it. From Dynasty to Spin City she brought the same bright, slightly dangerous charisma. Durability like that, across decades and genres, says more about an actress than any single trophy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Heather Locklear
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘザー・ロックリア
- Reading
- へざー・ろっくりあ
- Born
- September 25, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / voice actor / model / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Newbury Park High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
- 1994 First Americans in the Arts
- 2004 TV Land Award
- 1983 Bravo Otto
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Melrose Place | — | |
| Notable work | Dynasty | — | |
| Notable work | T. J. Hooker | — | |
| Notable work | Spin City | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Heather Locklear born?
Born September 25, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Heather Locklear from?
Heather Locklear is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Heather Locklear do?
Heather Locklear works as actor, film producer, voice actor, model, film actor.
How tall is Heather Locklear?
Heather Locklear is 2 cm.
What is Heather Locklear known for?
Notable works include Melrose Place, Dynasty, T. J. Hooker.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.