Donna Dixon

Donna Lynn Dixon is an American film and television actress.

Donna Dixon
Dixon at the 62nd Academy Awards in 1990
Born
Donna Lynn Dixon

Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
OccupationActress, model, Pageant Titleholder
Years active1980–1997, 2014, 2020
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1983)​
Children3 (including Vera Sola)

Biography

Dixon was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Earl Dixon. Her father owned a nightclub in Lorton, Virginia, on U.S. 1 called Hillbilly Heaven.

Career

Dixon began her career as a model and was named Miss Virginia USA in 1976 and Miss District of Columbia World in 1977. She competed in both Miss USA 1976 and Miss World USA 1977.[1]

On television, Dixon portrayed Allison Hayes in the NBC drama Berringer's.[2] She co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s situation comedy Bosom Buddies, playing the role of Sonny Lumet.[2]: 125-126 

Personal life

Months after they worked together in the film Doctor Detroit (1983), Dixon and actor Dan Aykroyd married. They later starred together in the films Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (though they did not share any scenes), Spies Like Us (1985) and The Couch Trip (1988). Dixon and Aykroyd have three daughters, including Danielle, known by her stage name Vera Sola.[3] The couple announced in April 2022 that they were separating after 39 years of marriage, but would remain legally married.[4]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1980-1982Bosom BuddiesSonny Lumet37 episodes
1981The Love BoatDr. Jill McGraw1 episode
1983Doctor DetroitMonica McNeil
1983Twilight Zone: The MovieJr. Stewardess(segment "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet")
1985Spies Like UsKaren Boyer
1986Who's the Boss?Lauren Sullivan2 episodes
1987MoonlightingJoan TeniwitchEpisode: "Blonde on Blonde"
1988The Couch TripLaura Rollins
1988Lucky StiffCynthia Mitchell
1989Speed Zone (also known as Cannonball Run III)Tiffany
1989It Had to Be YouDede
1992Wayne's WorldDreamwoman
1994Exit to EdenBonnie
1995The NannyMonica BakerEpisode: "Having His Baby"
1995NixonMaureen Dean
2014Da Sweet Blood of JesusMs. Blair
2020The Twilight ZoneMeghan Season 2 Episode 10[5] (voice)Episode: "You Might Also Like"

References
  1. "Dan Aykroyd's Wife Donna Dixon Still Smoking Hot "Foxy Lady"". 2paragraphs. October 8, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  2. Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  3. "Dan Aykroyd's "Bombshell" Daughter Is Modeling Like Gorgeous Mom Donna Dixon". 2paragraphs. June 17, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  4. Garner, Glenn (April 29, 2022). "Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon Separate After 39 Years, Remain Legally Married: 'Loving Friendship'". People. Retrieved April 30, 2022. "After 39 years as a couple we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers and business partners," the pair tells PEOPLE in a joint statement.
  5. "The Twilight Zone (2019 TV series)".


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