Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$8 million
Date Of BirthJuly 12, 1951
SpouseBrian Russell (m. 1981), David Ladd (m. 1973–1980)
FactEx-daughter-in-law of Alan Ladd and Sue Carol.


Cheryl Ladd is an American actress, singer and author. She is best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series Charlie’s Angels.

Ladd was born on July 12, 1951 in Huron, South Dakota, the daughter of Dolores (née Ruzicka), a waitress, and Marion Strom, a railroad engineer. She has two sisters, Dana and Lori. Ladd is of Czech, Danish, English, German, Irish, and Scottish descent.

Ladd was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. She graduated from high school in 1968. She attended college at the University of Southern California, where she studied acting.

Ladd’s acting career began in 1970 when she appeared in an episode of the television series The Dating Game. She went on to guest-star in several other television series, including Hawaii Five-O, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, Starsky & Hutch, and Family.

In 1976, Ladd landed the role of Kris Munroe in the television series Charlie’s Angels. She remained with the show until 1981. During her time on Charlie’s Angels, Ladd released her debut album, Cheryl Ladd, in 1978. The album peaked at #33 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned the hit single “Think It Over”.

After Charlie’s Angels ended, Ladd starred in several made-for-television movies and guest-starred on television series such as Magnum, P.I., The Love Boat, and Fantasy Island. In 1982, she starred in the film version of Annie.

In 1986, Ladd returned to television with a starring role in the sitcom One More Chance. The show was cancelled after one season.

In 1988, Ladd starred in the television movie Satan’s School for Girls. The following year, she co-starred with Lee Majors in the made-for-television movie The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw.

In 1990, Ladd starred in the television series Sisters. The show was cancelled after two seasons.

In 1995, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie Poison Ivy II: Lily. The following year, she co-starred with Tim Matheson in the made-for-television movie A Friend’s Betrayal.

In 1997, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie She Cried No. The following year, she co-starred with Jack Wagner in the made-for-television movie A Matter of Justice.

In 1999, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie A Season for Miracles. The following year, she co-starred with James Brolin in the made-for-television movie Christmas in My Hometown.

In 2002, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie Secrets of a Small Town. The following year, she co-starred with Tom Sizemore in the made-for-television movie A Killer Upstairs.

In 2004, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie A Stranger’s Heart. The following year, she co-starred with Treat Williams in the made-for-television movie A Perfect Stranger.

In 2006, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie An American Girl on the Home Front. The following year, she co-starred with Dean Cain in the made-for-television movie Living Proof.

In 2008, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie A Christmas Wedding Tail. The following year, she co-starred with Greg Evigan in the made-for-television movie Accidental Friendship.

In 2010, Ladd starred in the made-for-television movie You Again?. The following year, she co-starred with Haylie Duff in the made-for-television movie Foodfight!.

Ladd has been married to actor David Ladd since 1974. The couple have two daughters: Jordan and Lindsay.

Ladd has a net worth of $10 million.

General Info

Full NameCheryl Ladd
Net Worth$8 million
Date Of BirthJuly 12, 1951
Height1.63 m
ProfessionAuthor, Actor, Singer
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseBrian Russell (m. 1981), David Ladd (m. 1973–1980)
ChildrenJordan Ladd
ParentsMarion Stoppelmoor, Dolores Katz Stoppelmoor
SiblingsMary Ann Eichman, Seth Stoppelmoor

Accomplishments

AwardsTV Land Pop Culture Award, Hubert H. Humphrey Humanitarian Award, Woman of the World Award
MoviesPurple Hearts, Though None Go with Me, Poison Ivy, Every Mother's Worst Fear, Permanent Midnight, A Dog of Flanders, When She Was Bad, Vows of Deception, Dead Before Dawn, Millennium, The Treasure of Jamaica Reef, Locked Up: A Mother's Rage, Satan's School for Girls, Dancing with Danger, Santa Paws ...
TV ShowsLas Vegas, One West Waikiki, Charlie's Angels, Josie and the Pussycats

Social profile links

Quotes

#Quote
1I practice my golf swing naked.
2I don't think people will ever forget I was an "Angel", anymore than they'll forget Sally Field was "The Flying Nun".

Facts

#Fact
1She is of German and English descent.
2Released her autobiographical book, "Token Chick: A Woman's Guide to Golfing with the Boys", recounting her experiences with the sport of golf. [May 2005]
3Longtime friend and next-door neighbor of John Forsythe.
4Was the first choice for the lead role in the TV movie The Burning Bed (1984), but declined the part. The role eventually went to Farrah Fawcett, whom Ladd had replaced on Charlie's Angels (1976).
5Her publicist is Jay D. Schwartz.
6Ex-daughter-in-law of Alan Ladd and Sue Carol.
7Former sister-in-law of Alan Ladd Jr. and Alana Ladd.
8In 1978, a listener wrote into Casey Kasem's "American Top 40" radio show, requesting a long-distance dedication (a weekly feature) to Cheryl, asking her to his high school prom. She personally telephoned the boy with her regrets and he thought it was his friends playing a prank. The song in question, Cheryl's "Think It Over", peaked at #36.
9Former Mother-in-law of Conor O'Neill.
10Was considered for the role eventually played by Meredith Baxter on Family (1976), which is how she came to producer Aaron Spelling's attention for Charlie's Angels (1976).
11High school cheerleader in Huron.
12Has a younger brother named Seth.
13During high school in Huron, South Dakota, Ladd waited on cars at the local carhop, The Barn.
14Stepdaughter, Lindsay Russell, born 1977, is an aspiring musician.
15Mother of Jordan Ladd.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Baggage2008/ISarah Murphy
Las Vegas2003-2008TV SeriesJillian Deline
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007Cheryl Ladd (uncredited)
Though None Go with Me2006TV MovieElizabeth Bishop
Model Family2006TV ShortCheryl
Eve's Christmas2004TV MovieDiane Simon
Hope & Faith2004TV SeriesMary Jo Johnson Fairfield
Charmed2003TV SeriesDoris Bennett
Her Best Friend's Husband2002TV MovieJane Thornton
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place1999-2000TV SeriesBerg's Mom
A Dog of Flanders1999Anna
Michael Landon, the Father I Knew1999TV MovieLynn Noe Landon
Jesse1999TV SeriesMary Anne Myers
Perfect Little Angels1998TV MovieElaine Freedman
Permanent Midnight1998Pamela Verlaine
Every Mother's Worst Fear1998TV MovieConnie Hoagland
Ink1997TV SeriesMercedes
Vows of Deception1996TV MovieLucinda / Lucy Ann Michaels
One West Waikiki1994-1996TV SeriesDawn 'Holli' Holliday M.E.
The Haunting of Lisa1996TV MovieEllen Downey
Kiss and Tell1996/ITV MovieJean McAvoy
Dancing with Danger1994TV MovieMary Dannon
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back1993TV MoviePam Cheney
Dead Before Dawn1993TV MovieLinda
Poison Ivy1992Georgie Cooper
Locked Up: A Mother's Rage1991TV MovieAnnie Gallagher
Changes1991TV MovieMelanie Adams
Crash: The Mystery of Flight 15011990TV MovieDiane Halstead
The Girl Who Came Between Them1990TV MovieLaura
Jekyll & Hyde1990TV MovieSara Crawford
Lisa1989Katherine
Millennium1989Louise Baltimore
The Fulfillment of Mary Gray1989TV MovieMary
Bluegrass1988TV MovieMaude Sage Breen
Deadly Care1987TV MovieAnne Halloran
Crossings1986TV Mini-SeriesLiane DeVilliers
A Death in California1985TV Mini-SeriesHope Masters
Romance on the Orient Express1985TV MovieLily Parker
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story1985VideoCheryl Ladd
Purple Hearts1984Deborah Solomon
The Hasty Heart1983TV MovieMargaret
Now and Forever1983Jessie Clarke
Grace Kelly1983TV MovieGrace Kelly
Kentucky Woman1983TV MovieMaggie Telford
Freixenet 19821982ShortCheryl Ladd
Charlie's Angels1977-1981TV SeriesKris Munroe / Rosemary Garfield
When She Was Bad...1979TV MovieBetina 'Teeny' Morgan
Carol Burnett & Company1979TV Series
The San Pedro Beach Bums1977TV SeriesKris Munroe
The Fantastic Journey1977TV SeriesNatica
Code R1977TV SeriesRuth Roberts
Police Story1977TV SeriesBuffy
Police Woman1977TV SeriesKate
Switch1975TV SeriesJill Lorimer
Happy Days1974TV SeriesCindy Shea
The Treasure of Jamaica Reef1974Zappy (as Cheryl Stoppelmoor)
The Streets of San Francisco1974TV SeriesSusan Ellen Morley
The Partridge Family1973TV SeriesJohanna Houser
Satan's School for Girls1973TV MovieJody (as Cheryl Stoppelmoor)
Search1972-1973TV SeriesAmy Love
Ironside1973TV SeriesGwen
Harry O1973TV SeriesTeenage Girl
The Ken Berry 'Wow' Show1972TV Series
Double Identity1972TV SeriesNelly
The Rookies1972TV SeriesGirl
Chrome and Hot Leather1971Kathy (as Cherie Moor)
Josie and the Pussycats1970-1971TV SeriesMelody
Unforgettable2017/IIpost-productionThe Connover's Mother
Camera Store2016completedAlma
The Misunderstanding of Carl Jr.2016Short post-productionAllyson
American Crime Story2016TV SeriesLinell Shapiro
Garage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress2015TV MovieHelen
Ray Donovan2015TV SeriesTina Harvey
Anger Management2014TV SeriesJoanne
The Perfect Wave2014Mrs. McCormack (Mom)
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups2012Mrs. Claus
Chuck2011TV SeriesEmma
NCIS2011TV SeriesMary Courtney
Love's Everlasting Courage2011TV MovieIrene
CSI: Miami2009TV SeriesAmanda Collins

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Cheryl Ladd: Scenes from a Special1982TV Movie performer: "9 To 5"
The Muppet Show1978TV Series performer - 1 episode
Josie and the Pussycats1970-1971TV Series performer - 3 episodes

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Intimate Portrait1998TV Series documentary special thanks - 1 episode
The Cellar1989special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Oprah: Where Are They Now?2016TV SeriesHerself
The Insider2016TV SeriesHerself
My Music: 60s & 70s Slow Songs2015TV MovieHerself - host
Home & Family2015TV SeriesHerself
The Talk2011-2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 8th Annual TV Land Awards2010TV SpecialHerself
TV Land Moguls2009TV Mini-Series documentaryHerself
The Bonnie Hunt Show2008TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Entertainment Tonight1983-2008TV SeriesHerself
TV Land Confidential2007TV Series documentaryHerself - Interviewee
The View2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Corazón de...2007TV SeriesHerself
Dancing with the Stars2007TV SeriesHerself
My First Time2006TV SeriesHerself
Square Off2006TV SeriesHerself
All-Star Cup 20052005TV SeriesHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The O'Reilly Factor2005TV SeriesHerself
The Tony Danza Show2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
I Married a Princess2005TV SeriesHerself
Live with Kelly and Michael1989-2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Yesterday Show with John Kerwin2004TV SeriesHerself
Biography2003TV Series documentaryHerself
The Wayne Brady Show2003TV SeriesHerself
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV2003TV Special documentaryHerself
Charlie's Angels: TV Tales2002TV Special documentaryHerself
TVography: Charlie's Angels - Girls with Guns2002TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996-2002TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade2000TV MovieHerself
Broadway on Broadway2000TV MovieHerself - Performer "Anything You Can Do" (Annie Get Your Gun)
Intimate Portrait1998-1999TV Series documentaryHerself
Entertainment Tonight Presents: Charlie's Angels - Uncovered1999TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn1999TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Daily Show1999TV SeriesHerself
50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary1997TV Movie documentaryHerself
The 18th Annual CableACE Awards1996TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
The Walt Disney Company and McDonald's Present the American Teacher Awards1995TV SpecialHerself
Golf: The Greatest Game1994TV Movie documentary
One on One with John Tesh1991-1992TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards1992TV SpecialHerself - Co-Presenter: Tribute to Aaron Spelling
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1973-1991TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards1991TV SpecialHerself - Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
The Pat Sajak Show1989TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Presidential Inaugural Gala1989TV MovieHerself
Hour Magazine1985-1988TV SeriesHerself
The Child Help Benefit Special1987TV MovieHerself
The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards1987TV SpecialHerself - Host
The 12th Annual People's Choice Awards1986TV SpecialHerself - Co- Presenter: Favourite Female Performer in Television Program
Late Night with David Letterman1985TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Cover Story1984TV SeriesHerself
Sunday Night Live1984TV MovieHerself - Host
The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards1984TV SpecialHerself - Presenter: Best Director
The American Sportsman1982TV SeriesHerself
Cheryl Ladd: Scenes from a Special1982TV MovieHerself - Host
Spring in San Francisco1981TV SpecialHerself
The Alan Thicke Show1981TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Omnibus1980TV SeriesHerself
The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs1980TV MovieHerself
The Mike Douglas Show1977-1980TV SeriesHerself - Co-Host / Herself - Guest
The Barbara Walters Summer Special1980TV SeriesHerself
Super Bowl XIV1980TV MovieHerself - National Anthem Performer
The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1979TV SpecialHerself - Co-Host
The Muppets Go Hollywood1979TV SpecialHerself (uncredited)
The Cheryl Ladd Special1979TV MovieHerself
Good Morning America1975-1979TV SeriesHerself - Guest
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Alfred Hitchcock1979TV Special documentaryHerself
Mickey's 501978DocumentaryHerself
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1978TV SeriesHerself
The Muppet Show1978TV SeriesHerself - Special Guest Star
The Midnight Special1978TV SeriesHerself
General Electric's All-Star Anniversary1978TV Movie documentaryHerself
The 15th Annual Publicists Guild Awards1978TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His Roots1978TV MovieHerself
Donny and Marie1977-1978TV SeriesHerself
ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration1978TV SpecialHerself
That Thing on ABC1978TV MovieHerself
The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards1978TV Movie documentaryHerself - Presenter
Battle of the Network Stars III1977TV SpecialHerself - ABC Team
Polaroid Glasses1976ShortHerself
Tattletales1974TV SeriesHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
La imagen de tu vida2006TV SeriesKris Munroe
I Love the '70s: Volume 22006TV SeriesHerself
The Ultimate Hollywood Blonde2004TV Mini-SeriesHerself
Derrick contre Superman1992TV ShortKris Munroe

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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