Sarah Kennedy (actress)
American actress
Sarah Kennedy (born January 27, 1948) is an American actress who appeared in many popular television shows during the 1970s and early 1980s, including Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. She was also an occasional guest on Match Game and The Tonight Show, and appeared in films such as The Telephone Book (1971) and The Working Girls (1974).
Early life
Born and raised in Coquille, Oregon, where her father was a doctor, Kennedy knew she wanted to be an actress from age five. Kennedy graduated from Coquille High School where she was a cheerleader and travelled around the country as a cheerleader clinic instructor. She attended Oregon State University and San Francisco State University, majoring in English and dance, and her first job was as a receptionist at a talent agency in New York City, which led to many commercial and acting roles.
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