Personal Info
Birth date
1951-01-12 (74 Years)
Day of death
2022-12-05
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Also known as
Kirstie Louise Alley
Kristie Alley
カースティ・アレイ
Кърсти Али
کریستی آلی
کرستی آلی
Kirstie Alley
Biography
Kirstie Louise Alley (January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022) was an American actress. Her breakout role was as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom Cheers (1987–1993), for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991. From 1997 to 2000, she starred in the sitcom Veronica's Closet, earning additional Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Alley appeared in various films, including Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Summer School (1987), Shoot to Kill (1988), Look Who's Talking (1989) and its two sequels (1990–1993), Madhouse (1990), Sibling Rivalry (1990), Village of the Damned (1995), It Takes Two (1995), Deconstructing Harry (1997), For Richer or Poorer (1997), and Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). She won her second Emmy Award in 1994 for the television film David's Mother. In 1997, Alley received another Emmy nomination for her work in the crime drama series The Last Don. In 2005, she played a fictionalized version of herself on Showtime's Fat Actress. She later appeared on Kirstie Alley's Big Life (2010), and was a contestant on the 12th season of Dancing with the Stars (2011–2012), finishing in second place. In 2013, Alley returned to acting with the title role on the sitcom Kirstie. In 2016, she appeared on the Fox comedy horror series Scream Queens. In 2018, she was a contestant on the 22nd series of the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother, in which she finished as runner-up. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kirstie Alley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
Panorama
6.2
Overview:
Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.The Goldbergs
7.499
Overview:
Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot more yelling.Golden Globe Awards
7.2
Overview:
An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5
Overview:
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.The Love Boat
6.3
Overview:
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.Cheers
7.573
Overview:
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there.Celebrity Big Brother
4.8
Overview:
Celebrity Big Brother is a British reality television game show in which a number of celebrity contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize being donated to the winner's nominated charity at the end of the run.The King of Queens
7.104
Overview:
Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.Dancing with the Stars
6
Overview:
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.Match Game
5.9
Overview:
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.Hot in Cleveland
7.387
Overview:
Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."The Masked Singer
7.677
Overview:
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.The Wonderful World of Disney
6.741
Overview:
Walt Disney Productions (later The Walt Disney Company) has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC in 1954. The show was broadcast weekly on one of the Big Three television networks until 1990, a 36-year span with only a two-year hiatus in 1984-85. The series was broadcast on Sunday for 25 of those years. From 1991 until 1997, the series aired infrequently. The program resumed a regular schedule in 1997 on the ABC fall schedule, coinciding with Disney's recent purchase of the network. From 1997 until 2008, the program aired regularly on ABC. Subsequently, ABC continued the series as an occasional special presentation.The Marriage Ref
3.8
Overview:
The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrities decides the winners of real-life marital disputes. The show premiered on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010 on the final night of the Olympics before moving to Thursdays. The show's second season debuted on June 26, 2011. On May 13, 2012, NBC cancelled the series.Saturday Night Live
7
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.Veronica's Closet
5.2
Overview:
Veronica 'Ronnie' Chase is the 'Queen of Romance.' Founder of a successful lingerie empire, and best-selling author of self-help romance books, Ronnie has it all ... money, success, sex appeal and a philandering husband. How she will find true happiness without jeopardizing her business will be her biggest challenge yet.North and South
7.456
Overview:
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.The Hills
4.8
Overview:
After high school graduation, "Laguna Beach" alumna Lauren sets out to live on her own in Los Angeles and work as an intern at Teen Vogue.The Middle
7.6
Overview:
The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.Scream Queens
7.861
Overview:
The super-charged comedy-horror series is a modern take on the classic whodunit with a killer cast.Dharma & Greg
6.403
Overview:
Dharma & Greg is an American television sitcom that aired from September 24, 1997, to April 30, 2002. It stars Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dharma and Greg Montgomery, a couple who got married on their first date despite being complete opposites. The series is co-produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, More-Medavoy Productions and 4 to 6 Foot Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC. The show's theme song was written and performed by composer Dennis C. Brown. Created by executive producers Dottie Dartland and Chuck Lorre, the comedy took much of its inspiration from so-called culture-clash "fish out of water" situations. The show earned eight Golden Globe nominations, six Emmy Award nominations, and six Satellite Awards nominations. Elfman earned a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Actress.Without a Trace
7.2
Overview:
The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.Masquerade
5
Overview:
Masquerade is an American espionage television series that aired for a few months on ABC in the spring of 1983.To Tell the Truth
6.2
Overview:
A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement. One is sworn to tell the truth while the others are not.The Fran Drescher Show
7.5
Overview:
The Fran Drescher Show, also called The Fran Drescher Tawk Show, is a syndicated talk show hosted by actress Fran Drescher and produced by Fox Television Studios and Debmar-Mercury. The show received a three-week test run on six co-owned Fox owned and operated television stations and one CBS affiliate, WDJT/Milwaukee, which began November 26, 2010. The program is Drescher’s first foray into talk television, with Drescher and her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, serving as the executive producers.Flesh 'n' Blood
6
Overview:
Flesh 'n' Blood is an American situation comedy that aired on NBC as part of its 1991 fall lineup. The series was created and executive produced by Michael J. Di Gaetano and Lawrence Gay.The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
6.9
Overview:
In honor of the sci-fi franchise’s 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise’s history, from its inception at Lucille Ball’s production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.Flaked
6.766
Overview:
In his funky California beach enclave, Chip's the go-to guy for personal insights. But he isn't quite as enlightened when it comes to his own baggage.Acting
2021The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (1 Episode) as Self
2020You Can't Take My Daughter as Suzanne
2019The Masked Singer (1, 1 Episode) as Baby Mammoth, Baby Mammoth (archive footage)
2016Match Game (1 Episode) as Self - Panelist
2016To Tell the Truth (1 Episode) as Self - Panelist
2016Flaked (1 Episode) as Jackie
2015Scream Queens (10 Episodes) as Ingrid Marie Hoffel
2015Accidental Love as Aunt Rita
2015Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief as Self (archive footage)
2013Kirstie (12 Episodes) as Maddie Banks
2013The Goldbergs (1 Episode) as Janice Bartlett
2013Baby Sellers as Carla Huxley
2013Syrup as Herself
2010The Fran Drescher Show (1 Episode) as Unknown
2010Hot in Cleveland (1, 1 Episode) as Maddie Banks, Kirstie Alley
2010Kirstie Alley's Big Life (12 Episodes) as Unknown
2010The Marriage Ref (1 Episode) as Self - Panelist
2009The Middle (1 Episode) as Pam Staggs
2007Write & Wrong as Byrdie Langdon
2006The Hills (1 Episode) as Self
2005Dancing with the Stars (35 Episodes) as Self - Contestant
2005Fat Actress (7 Episodes) as Kirstie Alley
2005Family Sins as Benda Geck
2005Back By Midnight as Gloria Beaumont
2004While I Was Gone as Jo Beckett
2003Profoundly Normal as Donna Lee Shelby Thornton
2002Salem Witch Trials as Ann Putnam
2002Without a Trace (1 Episode) as Noreen Raab
2001Blonde (2 Episodes) as Elsie
2001Celebrity Big Brother (1 Episode) as Self
1999SNL: The Best of Adam Sandler as Newlywed (archive footage) (uncredited)
1999Drop Dead Gorgeous as Gladys Leeman
1999The Mao Game as Unknown
1998The King of Queens (1 Episode) as Kirstie Alley
1998The Last Don II (2 Episodes) as Rose Marie Clericuzio
1997Deconstructing Harry as Joan
1997For Richer or Poorer as Caroline
1997Toothless as Katherine Lewis
1997The Wonderful World of Disney (1 Episode) as Katherine Lewis
1997Veronica's Closet (66 Episodes) as Veronica Chase
1997Dharma & Greg (1 Episode) as Dr. Trish (uncredited)
1997The Last Don (3 Episodes) as Rose Marie Clericuzio
1997Nevada as McGill
1996Suddenly as Marty Doyle
1996Sticks & Stones as Joey's Mom (Mrs. Finley)
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1996Radiant City as Gloria Goodman
1996Orientation: A Scientology Information Film as Self
1995Peter and the Wolf as Annie / Narrator (voice) / Duck (voice) / Cat (voice)
1995It Takes Two as Diane Barrows
1995Village of the Damned as Dr. Susan Verner
19943 Chains o' Gold as Unknown
1994David's Mother as Sally Goodson
1993Look Who's Talking Now! as Mollie Ubriacco
1992Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You as Self
1991Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey as Self
1991Flesh 'n' Blood (1 Episode) as Starr Baxter
1990Look Who's Talking Too as Mollie
1990Sibling Rivalry as Marjorie Turner
1990The Earth Day Special as Rebecca Howe
1990Wings (1 Episode) as Rebecca Howe
1990MadHouse as Jessie Bannister
1989Look Who's Talking as Mollie
1989Loverboy as Dr. Joyce Palmer
1988Mickey's 60th Birthday as Rebecca Howe
1988Shoot to Kill as Sarah Renell
1988She's Having a Baby as Kirstie Alley (uncredited)
1987Summer School as Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop
1987Infidelity as Ellie Denato
1986Stark: Mirror Image as Maggie Carter
1986Prince of Bel Air as Jamie Harrison
1985North and South (3, 7 Episode) as Virgilia Hazard, Virgilia Hazard Grady
1985A Bunny's Tale as Gloria Steinem
1984Runaway as Jackie Rogers
1984Champions as Barbara
1984Sins of the Past as Patrice Cantwell
1984Blind Date as Claire Simpson
1983Masquerade (13 Episodes) as Casey Collins
1983The Hitchhiker (1, 1 Episode) as Angelica, Jane L.
1983One More Chance as Shiela
1982Cheers (148 Episodes) as Rebecca Howe
1982Highway Honeys as Draggin' Lady
1982Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan as Lt. Saavik
1977The Love Boat (1 Episode) as Marion Stevens
1977Quark (1 Episode) as Handmaiden (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live (2 Episodes) as Self - Host
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (4 Episodes) as Self
1953Panorama (1 Episode) as Herself (archive footage)
1944Golden Globe Awards (3 Episodes) as Self - Nominee
Production
2007Write & Wrong ... Executive Producer
2005Fat Actress (7 Episodes) ... Producer
2003Profoundly Normal ... Executive Producer
Creator
2005Fat Actress ... Creator