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My Take
Loni Anderson took what could have been a one-note bombshell role on WKRP in Cincinnati and made Jennifer Marlowe the sharpest, most self-possessed person in the building. She was the brilliant subversion of the dumb-blonde trope, the receptionist who quietly ran the station and earned more than her bosses. That balance of glamour and wit made her a defining TV face of her era and snagged her Emmy and Golden Globe nods. Of course, her marriage to Burt Reynolds turned her into tabloid royalty too, but I prefer to remember the comedic timing. She was a genuine sitcom star who understood exactly how to land a line.
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Overview
Loni Anderson (August 5, 1945 – August 3, 2025) was an American actress born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She rose to fame playing the smart, glamorous receptionist Jennifer Marlowe in the CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, a role that earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. A popular television star of the late 1970s and 1980s, she was also widely known for her high-profile marriage to actor Burt Reynolds.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Loni Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- ロニ・アンダーソン
- Reading
- ろに・あんだーそん
- Born
- August 5, 1945 – August 3, 2025
- Origin
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- Voice actor / Film actor / Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | WKRP in Cincinnati |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Loni Anderson born?
Loni Anderson was born on August 5, 1945.
When did Loni Anderson die?
Loni Anderson died on August 3, 2025, aged 79.
Where was Loni Anderson from?
Loni Anderson was from Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
What did Loni Anderson do?
Loni Anderson worked as Voice actor, Film actor, Actor.
Where did Loni Anderson study?
Loni Anderson attended University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
What was Loni Anderson known for?
Loni Anderson's notable works include WKRP in Cincinnati.
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