Danielle von Zerneck
Danielle von Zerneck | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 21, 1965 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film producer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | James Fearnley (1989–present) |
Danielle von Zerneck (born December 21, 1965 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles) is an American actress[1] and film producer.
She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Donna, Ritchie Valens' girlfriend in the film La Bamba (1987). von Zerneck's last acting credit was in the 2001 television film Acceptable Risk, based on the novel of the same name. In recent years, she worked primarily as a film producer.[2]
Personal life
She is the daughter of film producer Frank von Zerneck.[3] Since 1989, She has been married to James Fearnley, an English accordion player for the Irish folk/punk band The Pogues.
Filmography
Films
- Tunnel Vision (1976)
- My Science Project (1985)
- La Bamba (1987)
- Dangerous Curves (1988)
- Tale of Two Sisters (1989)
- Under the Boardwalk (1989)
- Deuce Coupe (1992)
- Living in Oblivion (1995)
Television
- General Hospital (1983-1984)
- Foley Square (1986)
- Spenser: For Hire (1987)
- Family Ties (1987)
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1989)
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1991)
- Dream On (1992)
References
- ^ Holden, Stephen (August 10, 1985). "FILM: 'SCIENCE PROJECT,' FROM JONATHAN BETUEL". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- ^ Danielle von Zerneck Movies & TV, The New York Times
- ^ Danielle von Zerneck, AllMovie