Photo: ABC Television Network / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me about Meredith Baxter is how she became the mom of American television. As Elyse Keaton on Family Ties, she anchored a sitcom that defined the 1980s, yet I find her range more interesting than that warm image suggests. Five Emmy nominations is no accident, and her turn in A Woman Scorned, playing the real-life Betty Broderick, showed she could go dark and dangerous. I respect that she never stayed boxed into the wholesome lane Hollywood handed her. From Bridget Loves Bernie through Family and beyond, she kept reinventing what an American TV actress could be.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Meredith Baxter
- Name (Japanese)
- メレディス・バクスター
- Reading
- めれでぃす・ばくすたー
- Born
- June 21, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- South Pasadena, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / television producer
2. Background
- High school
- James Monroe High School (California)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bridget Loves Bernie | — | |
| Notable work | Family Ties | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Meredith Baxter born?
Born June 21, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Meredith Baxter from?
Meredith Baxter is from South Pasadena, California, United States.
What does Meredith Baxter do?
Meredith Baxter works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, television producer.
What is Meredith Baxter known for?
Notable works include Bridget Loves Bernie, Family Ties.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.