Jami Gertz
Jami Gertz is an American actress and businesswoman known for film and television roles from the 1980s onward.
Jami Gertz is an American actress and businesswoman known for film and television roles from the 1980s onward. She appeared in films such as *The Lost Boys*, *Less Than Zero*, and *Twister*, and starred on television in *Square Pegs* and *Still Standing*.
Early life and career
Jami Beth Gertz was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 28, 1965. She began acting as a teenager and won a talent search sponsored by Norman Lear, which led to her casting in the television series *Square Pegs*. Her early screen credits also include *Endless Love* and *Sixteen Candles*.
Film and television roles
Gertz became widely known for 1980s films including *Less Than Zero* and *The Lost Boys*. She later appeared in the 1996 disaster film *Twister* and starred on the CBS sitcom *Still Standing*.
Business interests
In addition to acting, Gertz is identified as a businesswoman. Public profiles note her and her husband’s ownership stake in the Atlanta Hawks, where she is a co-owner.
Personal life
Gertz has been married to investor Antony Ressler since 1989. They have three children.
Key facts
- Jami Gertz was born in Chicago on October 28, 1965.
- She began acting as a teenager and won a talent search sponsored by Norman Lear.
- She is known for films such as *The Lost Boys*, *Less Than Zero*, and *Twister*.
- She starred on television in *Square Pegs* and *Still Standing*.
- She is married to Antony Ressler and is a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks.
Jami Gertz is known to Canadian audiences through widely distributed films and U.S. television series that aired in Canada, including *The Lost Boys* and *Twister*.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jami_GertzSupports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and major film credits.
- Turner Classic Movies — https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/70483%7C0/Jami-GertzSupports: Early career, talent search, and casting in *Square Pegs*.
- Atlanta Hawks — https://www.nba.com/hawks/jami-gertz-bioSupports: Business role, marriage, children, and recent screen appearances.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000415/bio/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse, children, and occupation.