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Kirstie Alley

Born January 12, 1951; died December 5, 2022 (aged 71). From Wichita, Kansas, United States. Actor / television producer.

American actor

  • Kansas
  • actor
  • television producer

Kirstie Alley was born on January 12, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas, United States and was credited as an actor and television producer. Kirstie Alley died on December 5, 2022, aged 71. Schooling on record includes Wichita Southeast High School and Kansas State University. Listed accolades include Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1991), People's Choice Awards (1991), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1991) and 4 more. Notable works include Cheers, Look Who's Talking and Look Who's Talking Too.

My Take

Kirstie Alley earned my lasting affection for one simple reason: nerve. Stepping into Cheers mid-run should have been a career-ending assignment, yet she made Rebecca Howe her own and walked away with an Emmy and a Golden Globe. The Look Who's Talking films showed her warmth; Veronica's Closet showed her stamina as a leading woman in network comedy. Her later years were complicated, but I prefer to remember the performer, a big, fearless comic presence from Wichita who could hold the center of a hit show. Her death in 2022 closed a vivid chapter of American sitcom history.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
Kirstie Alley
Name (Japanese)
カースティ・アレイ
Reading
かーすてぃ・あれい
Born
January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022
Origin
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Occupation
actor / television producer
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Capricorn / Rabbit

2. Background

High school
Wichita Southeast High School
University
Kansas State University

Awards & achievements

  • 1991 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
  • 1991 People's Choice Awards
  • 1991 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
  • 1994 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
  • 1995 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 1998 People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series
  • 1991 Golden Globe Awards

3. Works & records

Filmography / notable works

CategoryTitle
Notable workCheers
Notable workLook Who's Talking
Notable workLook Who's Talking Too
Notable workLook Who's Talking Now
Notable workVeronica's Closet

5. About this entry

Tags

  • Kansas
  • actor
  • television producer
Last updated

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.

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirstie Alley born?

Born January 12, 1951.

When did Kirstie Alley die?

Died December 5, 2022, aged 71.

Where was Kirstie Alley from?

Kirstie Alley was from Wichita, Kansas, United States.

What did Kirstie Alley do?

Kirstie Alley worked as actor, television producer.

What was Kirstie Alley known for?

Notable works include Cheers, Look Who's Talking, Look Who's Talking Too.

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