Leslie Ackerman

Leslie Ackerman
Born
New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1974–2000
SpouseJeff Altman (m. 1979; div. ??)
Children1

Leslie Ackerman is an American actress.

Early life

Ackerman is from Springfield, New Jersey. Her father progressed from being an attorney to serving on the Federal District Court in Trenton, New Jersey. She became interested in the theater as a child.[1]

Acting career

Ackerman had the role of Abigail in the Broadway production Mourning Pictures (1974).[2] In 1980, she portrayed Barbara Skagska in the NBC drama Skag.[3] Her role in the 1979 television film Women at West Point required her to undergo some aspects of military training. During her three weeks at the United States Military Academy, her activities included attacking the obstacle course, marching in full-combat gear, and running 100 yards while she carried a man on her shoulders.[4]

She is well known to Star Trek fans for her role as the waitress in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 1996 episode "Trials and Tribble-ations".

She has guest starred in many television shows, such as Barnaby Jones, The Streets of San Francisco, All in the Family, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Incredible Hulk, Quincy, CHiPs, Cagney & Lacey, Simon & Simon, Moonlighting and Baywatch.

In 2000, she wrote, produced and starred in the movie What's Eating You?.

Personal life

In 1979, Ackerman married Jeff Altman. Before divorcing, they had one daughter.[5]

Motion pictures

References

  1. ^ Kleiner, Dick (March 8, 1980). "Leslie Ackerman padded her part". St. Joseph News-Press. Missouri, St. Joseph. p. 42. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Leslie Ackerman". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 977. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  4. ^ "Leslie Ackerman: 'An Incredible Experience". The Messenger. Kentucky, Madisonville. February 23, 1979. p. 31. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Kinetic Comic Jeff Altman Wants to Flip You Like a Cheese Omelette".


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