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Francine Tacker

b. 1946

American actress

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About Francine Tacker

Born 1946. Francine Tacker is an American actor and television actor.

Francine Tacker is a retired American actress known for appearing as Jenna Wade in two episodes of the soap opera Dallas in 1980.

Career Tacker was the second actress to play the character, succeeding Morgan Fairchild and preceding Priscilla Presley. She was also a regular on the television series The Paper Chase, playing Elizabeth Logan during the 1978–1979 season and on Empire in 1984. In 1980, she played reporter Camille Rittenhouse, a woman who shared an attic apartment with three other women, on the short-lived comedy series, Goodtime Girls.

Personal life She was married to actor Robert Ginty, whom she met during filming of The Paper Chase. Their son is actor James Francis Ginty. On Goodtime Girls, she worked with Ginty's second wife, actress Lorna Patterson (she played Betty Crandall to Francine's Camille).

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 1975 Ryan's Hope Dr. Gloria Tassky 1979 Mrs. Columbo Sister Janice Episode: "A Puzzle for Prophets" 1978-1979 The Paper Chase Elizabeth Logan 21 episodes 1979 Angie Karen Anders Episode: "Harvey's Mother" 1980 Dallas Jenna Wade Episode: "Jenna's ReturnEpisode: "Sue Ellen's Choice" The Associates Susan Warren Episode: "Danko's a Daddy" Goodtime Girls Camille Rittenhouse 13 episodes 1983 Oh Madeline Annie McIntyre 8 episodes 1984 Empire Amelia Lapidus 4 episodes The Bounder Laura Spencer television film 1986 Valerie Caroline Episode: "Old Enough"

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Important facts

Family & relationships

Spouse
Robert Ginty
Child
James Francis Ginty

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Francine Tacker?

American actress

When was Francine Tacker born?

Francine Tacker was born on 15 September 1946 in Washington, D.C..

What is Francine Tacker's occupation?

Francine Tacker is an actor and television actor.

What nationality is Francine Tacker?

Francine Tacker is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francine Tacker

· Wikidata: Q5479875

· DBpedia: Francine Tacker

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