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Parker taught skiing in New Zealand, became a waitress in [[Hawaii]], then spent five years as a stewardess for [[Qantas Airways]], and briefly, as an [[au pair]] in [[Paris]]. In 1981 Parker returned to Los Angeles and decided to become an actor.<ref name="latimes">[http://articles.latimes.com/1991-03-08/entertainment/ca-2730_1_sachi-parker "Independence of Sachi Parker : Theater: The daughter of Shirley MacLaine accepts advice but is the captain of her own career", ''Los Angeles Times'' |
Parker taught skiing in New Zealand, became a waitress in [[Hawaii]], then spent five years as a stewardess for [[Qantas Airways]], and briefly, as an [[au pair]] in [[Paris]]. In 1981 Parker returned to Los Angeles and decided to become an actor.<ref name="latimes">[http://articles.latimes.com/1991-03-08/entertainment/ca-2730_1_sachi-parker "Independence of Sachi Parker : Theater: The daughter of Shirley MacLaine accepts advice but is the captain of her own career", ''Los Angeles Times'' (March 8, 1991)]</ref> |
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Her work includes television appearances on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''Equal Justice'' and ''[[Alien Nation (1989 TV series)|Alien Nation]]'', and small film roles in ''[[Stick (film)|Stick]]'', ''[[About Last Night...]]'', ''[[Peggy Sue Got Married]]'' and ''[[Bad Influence (film)|Bad Influence]]''. She has also done small local theater.<ref name="latimes" /> She starred in the 2009 [[Japanese film]] ''The Witch of the West Is Dead'', which showed at the [[Palm Springs International Film Festival]]. |
Her work includes television appearances on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''Equal Justice'' and ''[[Alien Nation (1989 TV series)|Alien Nation]]'', and small film roles in ''[[Stick (film)|Stick]]'', ''[[About Last Night...]]'', ''[[Peggy Sue Got Married]]'' and ''[[Bad Influence (film)|Bad Influence]]''. She has also done small local theater.<ref name="latimes" /> She starred in the 2009 [[Japanese film]] ''The Witch of the West Is Dead'', which showed at the [[Palm Springs International Film Festival]]. |
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On February 7, 2013, [[Penguin Group|Penguin Group USA]] published Parker's autobiography ''Lucky Me: My Life With -- and Without -- My Mom, Shirley MacLaine''.<ref>[http://www.us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781592407880,00.html ''Lucky Me'' at Penguin Group website]</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 22:51, 12 February 2013
Sachi Parker | |
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| Born | September 1, 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Frank Murray (m.1993-2011; divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Shirley MacLaine and Steve Parker |
| Relatives | Warren Beatty |
Stephanie Sachiko "Sachi" Parker (born September 1, 1956) is an American actress who has numerous film and television credits.
Early life
She was born in Los Angeles to actress Shirley MacLaine and businessman Steve Parker.[1] At age two, she was sent to Japan to live with her father. During the summer and at holidays, she visited her mother; they posed together on the cover of the February 9, 1959 issue of Life Magazine. Her uncle is actor Warren Beatty.
Career
Parker taught skiing in New Zealand, became a waitress in Hawaii, then spent five years as a stewardess for Qantas Airways, and briefly, as an au pair in Paris. In 1981 Parker returned to Los Angeles and decided to become an actor.[2]
Her work includes television appearances on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Equal Justice and Alien Nation, and small film roles in Stick, About Last Night..., Peggy Sue Got Married and Bad Influence. She has also done small local theater.[2] She starred in the 2009 Japanese film The Witch of the West Is Dead, which showed at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
On February 7, 2013, Penguin Group USA published Parker's autobiography Lucky Me: My Life With -- and Without -- My Mom, Shirley MacLaine.[3]
Personal life
Parker was married to investment banker Frank Murray from 1993 until their divorce in 2011. She and Murray have two children.[4][5]
References
- ^ Shirley MacLaine Biography (1934-)
- ^ a b "Independence of Sachi Parker : Theater: The daughter of Shirley MacLaine accepts advice but is the captain of her own career", Los Angeles Times (March 8, 1991)
- ^ Lucky Me at Penguin Group website
- ^ "Steve Parker and Shirley MacLaine Marriage Profile", By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guides
- ^ HGTV Selling New York, New Beginnings, New Homes Episode HSNY-408H
External links
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