Lynda Goodfriend
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Lynda Goodfriend is an American actress who is best remembered as Lori Beth Cunningham (née Allen), Richie's girlfriend and later to become his wife on the TV sitcom, Happy Days
. Prior to that, she played Ethel "Sunshine" Akalino on the short-lived series Blansky's Beauties
. After that show left the air, she and co-star, Scott Baio
(who had played Anthony DeLuca, Nancy Walker's nephew) joined Happy Days.
Lynda went on to play several parts in notable Garry Marshall films, playing a tourist in Pretty Woman
, as well as cameo and guest star roles in Exit to Eden, Nothing in Common and Beaches
. During the mid to late 1980s, Lynda appeared in several independent projects, including An All Consuming Passion, a film written and directed by Kathryn Nesmith (producer of 1981's Elephant Parts), and wife of Michael Nesmith of the famed group, The Monkees. Lynda directed the teleplay pilot Four Stars
that was financed by Garry Marshall
and starred veteran actor Bert Kramer
and actress Julie Paris. More recently, she directed the short film, The Perfect Crime.
She is currently a talent manager and is responsible for the career trajectory of teen sensations, Aly & AJ
, who are now known as the pop rock band 78violet.
Happy Days
Happy Days is an American television sitcom that originally aired from January 15, 1974, to September 24, 1984, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall, the series presents an idealized vision of life in mid-1950s to mid-1960s America....
. Prior to that, she played Ethel "Sunshine" Akalino on the short-lived series Blansky's Beauties
Blansky's Beauties
Blansky's Beauties is an American sitcom which aired on the ABC network in 1977. The main character of the series was introduced in an episode of Happy Days.-Synopsis:...
. After that show left the air, she and co-star, Scott Baio
Scott Baio
Scott Vincent James Baio is an American actor and television director, best known for his roles as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi, and as the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge....
(who had played Anthony DeLuca, Nancy Walker's nephew) joined Happy Days.
Lynda went on to play several parts in notable Garry Marshall films, playing a tourist in Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman is a 1990 romantic comedy film set in Los Angeles, California. Written by J.F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall, this motion picture features Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and also Hector Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. Roberts played the only...
, as well as cameo and guest star roles in Exit to Eden, Nothing in Common and Beaches
Beaches (film)
Beaches , is a 1988 American comedy-drama film adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue from the Iris Rainer Dart novel of the same name...
. During the mid to late 1980s, Lynda appeared in several independent projects, including An All Consuming Passion, a film written and directed by Kathryn Nesmith (producer of 1981's Elephant Parts), and wife of Michael Nesmith of the famed group, The Monkees. Lynda directed the teleplay pilot Four Stars
Garry Marshall
Garry Kent Marshall is an American actor, director, writer and producer. His notable credits include creating Happy Days and The Odd Couple and directing Nothing In Common, Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Valentine's Day, and The Princess Diaries.-Early life:Marshall was born in the New York City...
that was financed by Garry Marshall
Garry Marshall
Garry Kent Marshall is an American actor, director, writer and producer. His notable credits include creating Happy Days and The Odd Couple and directing Nothing In Common, Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Valentine's Day, and The Princess Diaries.-Early life:Marshall was born in the New York City...
and starred veteran actor Bert Kramer
Bert Kramer
Bert Kramer was an American actor, who was born in San Diego. He appeared in many different television shows including Kojak, The Bionic Woman, The Rockford Files, Dallas, Dynasty and Matlock. He is probably best known for playing Alex Wheeler on the soap opera Texas, a role he played from 1980 to...
and actress Julie Paris. More recently, she directed the short film, The Perfect Crime.
She is currently a talent manager and is responsible for the career trajectory of teen sensations, Aly & AJ
Aly & AJ
78violet is a pop rock band consisting of sisters Alyson and Amanda Michalka. They were born in Torrance, California, but spent part of their childhood in Seattle, Washington. They are both actresses, singer-songwriters, and guitarists. They signed a record deal with the Disney-owned label,...
, who are now known as the pop rock band 78violet.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1984 | An All Consuming Passion | Susan | AFI: Women in Film |
| 1986 | Four Stars | Lynn | Lee Strasberg Center |
| 1986 | Nothing in Common Nothing in Common Nothing in Common is a 1986 comedy-drama film, directed by Garry Marshall. It stars Tom Hanks and, in his last movie role, Jackie Gleason. The film proved to be Gleason's final film role, as he was suffering from colon cancer, liver cancer, and thrombosed hemorrhoids during production.The film,... |
Louise Pelham | |
| 1988 | Beaches Beaches (film) Beaches , is a 1988 American comedy-drama film adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue from the Iris Rainer Dart novel of the same name... |
Mrs. Myandowski | |
| 1990 | Pretty Woman Pretty Woman Pretty Woman is a 1990 romantic comedy film set in Los Angeles, California. Written by J.F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall, this motion picture features Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and also Hector Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. Roberts played the only... |
Tourist Woman | |
| 1994 | Exit to Eden Exit To Eden (film) Exit to Eden is a 1994 American comedy-thriller loosely based on the Anne Rice novel of the same name, directed by Garry Marshall and adapted to the screen by Deborah Amelon and Bob Brunner. The original music score was composed by Patrick Doyle.... |
Linda | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1977 | Blansky's Beauties Blansky's Beauties Blansky's Beauties is an American sitcom which aired on the ABC network in 1977. The main character of the series was introduced in an episode of Happy Days.-Synopsis:... |
Ethel "Sunshine" Akalino | 6 episodes |
| 1977–1984 | Happy Days Happy Days Happy Days is an American television sitcom that originally aired from January 15, 1974, to September 24, 1984, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall, the series presents an idealized vision of life in mid-1950s to mid-1960s America.... |
Lori Beth Allen Cunningham | 79 episodes |
| 1978–1979 | Who's Watching the Kids Who's Watching the Kids Who's Watching the Kids is a 1978 sitcom on NBC starring Caren Kaye, Lynda Goodfriend, Scott Baio and Tammy Lauren. It was produced by Garry Marshall, who was partly responsible for ratings domination over at rival ABC at the time with his string of hits... |
Angie Vitola | 11 episodes |
| 1981, 1983 | The Love Boat The Love Boat The Love Boat is an American television series set on a cruise ship, which aired on the ABC Television Network from September 24,1977, until May 24,1986.The show starred Gavin MacLeod as the ship's captain... |
Pam Madison Cora Winnaker |
2 episodes |
| 1982 | Fantasy Island Fantasy Island Fantasy Island is the title of two separate but related American fantasy television series, both originally airing on the ABC television network.-Original series:... |
Kristy Lee | Episode: Dancing Lady/The Final Round |