Loni Anderson
Loni Anderson was an American actress best known for playing Jennifer Marlowe on the CBS sitcom *WKRP in Cincinnati*.
Loni Anderson was an American actress best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the CBS sitcom *WKRP in Cincinnati*. Her performance earned her multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. She also appeared in film and television productions, and was known to Canadian audiences through reruns and international broadcasts. She died in 2025 at age 79.
Early life and background
Loni Anderson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Sources identify her birth name as Loni Kaye Anderson.
Breakthrough role
Her breakthrough came with the role of Jennifer Marlowe on the CBS sitcom *WKRP in Cincinnati*. The character became her signature role and led to major award recognition, including three Golden Globe nominations and two Emmy nominations.
Later career
After *WKRP in Cincinnati*, Anderson continued acting in film and television, including notable work in *Stroker Ace* and *The Jayne Mansfield Story*. She also appeared in other screen roles into the 2000s and 2010s.
Personal life and death
Anderson was married four times and had two children. She died in Los Angeles on August 3, 2025, two days before her 80th birthday.
Key facts
- Best known for portraying receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on *WKRP in Cincinnati* from 1978 to 1982.
- Her role brought her three Golden Globe nominations and two Emmy nominations.
- She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- She died in Los Angeles in 2025 after a prolonged illness.
- She appeared in films such as *Stroker Ace* and *The Jayne Mansfield Story*.
Loni Anderson was known to Canadian audiences through reruns and international broadcast of *WKRP in Cincinnati* and other television appearances.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loni_AndersonSupports: Birth name, birth and death dates, nationality, best-known role, and award nominations.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/a45909331/loni-andersonSupports: Breakthrough role, later film work, marriage to Burt Reynolds, and death in 2025.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/loni-anderson-dead-wkrp-in-cincinnati-1236336519/Supports: Death in Los Angeles in 2025 and recognition for *WKRP in Cincinnati*.
- Encyclopedia.com — https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/anderson-loni-1945Supports: Full name, birthplace, family background, marriages, and children.