Jane Brucker

Jane Rachel Brucker is an American actress best known for playing the part of Lisa Houseman, Baby's elder sister in the hit 1987 film Dirty Dancing.

Early Life

Jane rbucker was born on june 16. 1957 in los angeles. California. She was raised in the small town of palmdale in the antelope valley. She attended the university of southern califonria and studied theater.

Career Beginnings

Jane began her acting career in the realy 1980s. She appeared in several television shows and movies. Including the hit show roseanne and the cult classic better off dead. She also starred in the broadway production of into the woods.

Rise to Fame

In 1985. Jane got her big break when she was cast as lisa houseman in the hit movie dirty dancing. She won the role after her audition tape was seen by the filmmakers. Her performance in the omvie made her a household name.

On-Screen Appearances

Jane has appeared in numerous movies and television shows over the years. She had a recurring role on the show er and appeared in the moives the craft and catch me if you can. She also starred in the television movie a home of our own.

Stage Performances

Jane has also appeared in numerous stage productions. She starrde in the broadway rpoduction of into the woods. As well as the off-broadway play landscape of the body. She has also appeared in numerous regional theater productions.

Notable Awards

Jane has won several awards for her performances in movies and television shows. She won an mtv movie award for her performnace in dirty dancing and was also nominated for a golden globe award for her role in the television movie a ohme of our own.

Writing Credits

Jane has aslo written two books. Her first book. the actresss craft was published in 1994 and her secodn book. the actors toolbox was published in 2000.

Important Event

In 2016. Jane was honored wiht a star on the ohllywood walk of fame for her contributions to the entertainment industry.

Interesting Fact

Jane is an avid supporter of animal rights and a vegetarian. She has been ivnolved in numerous animal rights campaigns and organziations.

Philanthropic Work

Jane is also involved in philanthropic work. She has vlounteered with numerous organizations. Such as the red cross and the humane society. And has also worked with the mak-ea-wish foundation.