Terri Treas
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Terri Treas | |
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![]() Terri Treas at a Star Trek Convention in 1990. | |
Born | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. | July 19, 1957
Occupation | |
Years active | 1989-present |
Known for | Alien Nation |
Spouse(s) | Fred Gerber |
Terri Treas (born July 19, 1957) is an American actress, writer and director who has starred in films and on television.
She is best known for her role as Newcomer Cathy Frankel on the Fox Network short-lived science fiction series Alien Nation[1] (1989–1990) and the five subsequent movies produced to continue the storyline.
Early years[]
Treas was born in Kansas City, Kansas.[2] Her dancing led to a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet when she was 15 years old.[3]
Career[]
Treas began her career on stage,[2] frequently as a dancer in Broadway shows.[4] Broadway productions in which Treas appeared include Working (1978), Dancin' (1978), Pal Joey (1976), and My Fair Lady (1976).[5]
On television, she appeared in the 1980s series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Hannah McFadden[1]:949 from 1982 to 1983, the Fox Network series DEA, and Santa Barbara.
Her first movie role was in the 1979 movie All That Jazz; her other film roles are So Fine (1981), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and House IV (1992).
In 1992, Treas directed her first movie, , starring Louise Robey.
Treas has made guest appearances on many TV shows, such as Knight Rider, Crazy Like a Fox, The A-Team, Murphy Brown, and Roseanne.
As of 2019, Treas was teaching at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory.[6] She also has taught at The Playground and at the University of Southern California's Masters Writing Program, where she directed that school's One Act Play Showcase.[7]
Personal life[]
Treas married producer Fred Gerber.[2]
Selected filmography[]
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- Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
- Alien Nation: The Enemy Within (1996 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
- Alien Nation: Millennium (1996 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
- Ladykiller (1996)
- Scene of the Crime (1996) – Captain Lorraine Hanover
- Alien Nation: Body and Soul (1995 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
- Alien Nation: Dark Horizon (1994 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
- Yankee Zulu (1993) – Rowena
- Little Miss Millions (1993) – Susan Ferris
- Snapdragon (1993) – Co-writer with Gene Church
- House IV (1992)
- (1992) – Director
- (1992) – Rita Carrion
- Frankenstein Unbound (1990) – Voice of Computer
- The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) – Girl in Bed
- The Terror Within (1989) – Linda
- The Nest (1988) – Dr. Morgan Hubbard
- Deathstalker III (1988) – Camisarde
- Something in Common (1986 TV film) – Nancy Webster
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) – The Chicken Ranch Girl[8]
- So Fine (1981)
- Headin' for Broadway (1980)
- All That Jazz (1979)
Treas's Broadway musical credits – "Pal Joey" Circle in the Square, "My Fair Lady" Revival 1976, "Pippin", "Working", "King of Hearts", "Back Country", "Dancin'", "One Night Stand"[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Larson, Lanny (October 23, 1989). "Lots of room for newcomer to stretch in 'Alien Nation'". The Fresno Bee. p. 31. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Marymont, Mark (March 28, 1983). "Life's a Treas for the chosen". Springfiled Leader and Press. Missouri, Springfield. p. 19. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hughes, Mike (May 14, 1990). "Actress tackles 'Alien' role". The Times. Louisiana, Shreveport. Gannett News Service. p. 32. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Terri Treas". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Treas, Terri. "Terri Treas". Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservagtory. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Terri Treas". The Playground. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-05-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[]
- Terri Treas at IMDb
- 1957 births
- Living people
- Writers from Kansas City, Kansas
- American television actresses
- American film actresses
- American soap opera actresses
- Actresses from Kansas City, Kansas
- Film directors from Kansas
- American screen actor stubs