DANA PLATO
Dana Plato
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 7, 1964
Deathday: May 8, 1999
Place of Birth: Maywood, California, USA
Biography
Dana Michelle Plato was born in Maywood, California, on Saturday, November 7, 1964. Dana made an impact on the TV screen when she landed the role of Kimberly Drummond in the TV hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978) from 1978-1986. After the series ended, Dana had difficulty finding more acting work. Sometimes she would act in a made-for-TV movie or a low- budget silver-screen film. She was married for Lanny Lambert for seven years and they had a son.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
GaryArchive footage
2002·
Pacino is MissingProsecuting Attorney
2000·
Insatiable CoedsPiano Teacher's Wife (archive footage) (uncredited)
1998·
The HostageLeslie
Herself, Dana Plato
1998·
Different StrokesJill Martin
1997·
TigerAndrea Baker
1997·
Blade Boxer1995·
Lethal CowboyElizabeth
1995·
Millenium DayPacifica
1995·
Compelling EvidenceDana Fields
1994·
Silent Fury1992·
DistortionsDeborah Nichols
1992·
Bikini Beach RaceJ.D.
1992·
Night TrapKelly
1989·
Prime SuspectDiana Masters
1985·
Growing PainsLisa
1983·
High School U.S.A.Cara Ames
Daughter
1980·
Schoolboy FatherDaisy Dallenger
1979·
Hello, LarryKimberly Drummond
1979·
The Facts of Life1978·
Diff'rent StrokesKimberly Drummond
1978·
California SuiteJenny
1977·
CHiPsDana Plato
Sandra Phalor (uncredited)
Evie Jo
1976·
FamilyDebbie
Wendy
Girl on the Tennis Court