About Jane Brucker
Born 1958. Jane Brucker is an American film actor and screenwriter.
Jane 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.
Life and career Brucker studied theater at the North Carolina School of the Arts, and worked with the improv group, First Amendment, in New York. One of her classmates was Bruce Willis.
She was married to actor Brian O'Connor from 1986 to 1993. Their daughter, Sally O'Connor, was born in 1989.
Brucker co-wrote the song "Hula Hana" that her character Lisa sings during the show rehearsal in Dirty Dancing. She appeared in season 1 episode 14 of the television program Wiseguy.
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Who is Jane Brucker?
American actress
When was Jane Brucker born?
Jane Brucker was born on 14 May 1958 in Falls Church.
What is Jane Brucker's occupation?
Jane Brucker is a film actor and screenwriter.
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Jane Brucker is American.
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