English Tv Serial Diff'rent Strokes - Cast & Crew

Nikki Swasey Seaton is an actress and assistant director known chiefly for the flick Body and Soul, Different Strokes, The Tracy Morgan Show, and Superbad.

Nikki Swasey became a household name as a child itself through the portrayal of Lisa Hayes in the American sitcom Different Strokes from 1982 to 1986. The show, starring Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Conrad Bain, centers on a millionaire widower who adopts two African-American kids aged eight and twelve because of the word he gave to their mother who was his housekeeper until she died.

The series features Drummond, the millionaire, the two orphans adopted by him, his daughter and revolves around the day-to-day lessons interspersed with some serious episodes.

Swasey featured in a 1981 film Body and Soul, helmed by George Bowers, as Kelly Johnson. The sports ...

Molly Ringwald is a prominent actress, singer, dancer, and author in America. It becomes hard to believe that a person is enriched with such distinct skills. Molly was born on 18 February 1968 in Roseville, California, U.S. Molly has served the American entertainment industry since 1977. She began acting as the Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland. Molly’s filmographic works consist of Tempest, Sixteen Candles, Beautiful in Pink, King Lear, The Pick-up Artist, Betsy’s Wedding, Face the Music, Bastard Children, The Brutal Truth, Cowboy Up, Guest of Cindy Sherman, Bad Night, and many more.

Television shows in which Molly has appeared are Different Strokes, The Facts of Life, Tall Tales & Legends, The Stand, Townies, Twice Upon a Time, The Wives He Forgot, Psych, Riverdale, Drop the Mic, Creep show, and the list co...

Nedra Volz was a renowned actress in America, born on 18 June 1908 in Montrose, Iowa, U.S. She had been active since 1973. Nedra made her debut as a toddler with the family tent show. She also followed acting in high school and practiced music. Nedra got recognition from the audience after an appearance in Good Times. Her television works include Your Three Minutes Are Up, Mule Feathers, 10, Little Miss Marker, Lust in the Dust, Moving Violations, Earth Girls Are Easy, Betrayal of the Dove, The Great White Hype, etc.

Nedra’s television credits include Rhoda, One Day at a Time, A Year at the Top, Apple Pie, all in the Family, Maude, Mr. Dugan, Angie, the Baxter’s, Gridlock, Hart to Hart, Pals, Filthy Rich, Insight, The Fall Guy, My Sister Sam, Designing Women, and the list goes on. Nedra was also a volunteer Official...

Dody Goodman was a character actress, voice-over artist, and a model in America, born on 28 October 1914 in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. She studied at North High School, Columbus, Ohio. Later, she studied dramatics at Northwestern University. Dody was also admitted to two ballet schools, the School Of American Ballet and Metropolitan Opera Ballet School. Dody has marked her presence on television with famous exhibits like Different Strokes, Search for Tomorrow, Punky Brewster, etc. She was a part of Grease, Grease 2, Bedtime Story, Private Resort, Samantha, Splash, and many more.

She used to visit on The Tonight Show as a guest. Dody’s voice modulates perfectly; that’s why she voiced in Alvin and the Chipmunks as Miss Miller, The Chipettes’ guardian, and a movie made on it, The Chipmunk Adventure. ...

Mary Ann Mobley was a prominent and skilled actress in America who honestly served the nation with her acting. Mary was born on 17 February 1937 in Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. She graduated from Brandon High School and was later sent to the University of Mississippi. In 1958, Mary was crowned Miss Mississippi. In 1959, she was honored with the title of Miss America and became the first-ever Mississippian to receive this honor.

This marked the beginning of her career as an actor in films and television. Mary debuted her career in television with "Be Our Guest." Her other television credits include her roles in General Hospital, Burke's Law, Perry Mason, Run for Your Life, Mission Impossible, Ironside, Search, The Patridge Family, Match Game, Tattletales, Different Strokes, Super Password, and many more.

Mary ...

Dixie Virginia Carter, one of the daughters of Esther Virginia and Halbert Leroy Carter, was born on 25th May,/1939 in Mc Lemoresville, Tennessee. Dixie spent her most teenage days in Memphis. She did her undergraduate from the University of Memphis. While being in college, Dixie was a member of Tri Delta sorority. Dixie’s charm got her a place in the Miss Tennessee pageant as the first runner-up. In the same year, she won the title of Miss Volunteer beauty pageant. On hearing a broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera at the age of 4, Dixie made up her mind to become an opera singer.

Her professional career started with her role as ‘Julie Jordan’ in a production “Carousel” in Memphis. Three years later, Dixie shifted to New York,/ to kick start her career and w...

Mary Jo Catlett, born on September 2, 1938, in Denver, Colorado is an American actress who has been in a lot of renowned work. She is the main cast member in the famous animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, giving the voice for Mrs. Puff. In total, she has contributed to more than 100 projects and is considered a legend in the industry. Some of the well-known television series she’s seen in are 2 Broke Girls, That’s So Raven, Glee, and so on.

In her hometown, she participated in a number of plays and ended up directing a company of Pirates of Penzance. She spent most of the 1960s and 1970s performing in off-broadways and Broadway musicals where she was often seen playing humorous and light-hearted roles. In the late1960s, she started appearing in TV shows like The Dukes of Hazard and General Hospital after which sh...

Rosalind Chao is an American actress. She was born on September 23, 1957 at Anaheim, California, US. Her parents owns Chao’s, a pancake restaurant across Disneyland. Rosalind works there at an early age. Later, she moved to Villa Park, California and studied at Marywood. In 1978, she finished her studies at Pomona College. Initially, she worked in Disneyland as a tour guide. From there, she happens to met Simon Templeman who is about to get married and their reception was held at the Disneyland Hotel.

Her parents supported her decision in pursuing her acting career. She started at the age of five through the Peking Opera in California and she was later sent to Taiwan to develop her skills in acting. Subsequently, she was seen in many television commercials and television series during her teenage years. She w...

Charlotte Rae is an American singer, actress, dancer, and comedy. The actress was born as Charlotte Rae Lubotsky. She has been in the industry for around six decades. She is best known for her performance in The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes. She was born in Milwaukee. She did her graduation from Shorewood High School. She was a part of Wauwatosa Children's Theatre. She went to the Norway University. There she met many unknown actors and producers. In 1948, she moved to New York where she worked as a performer in nightclubs and theaters. She started her career as a stage artist. Her first appearance was made in Three Wishes for Jamie, Li'l Abner, and Pickwick. She even tried her hands in singing and released her first album in 1955 named I Taught My Mother. The album included hit songs sun...

Dana Michelle Plato was born on 7th November, 1964, in the Maywood City of California, USA. She is the daughter of Linda Strain, who gave birth to her when she was a teenager. Dana was adopted by Florine Kay Plato and Dean Plato, who were the owners of a truck company. She was raised by them in San Fernando Valley. Dana got married to her long-term boyfriend, Lanny Lambert, on 24th April, 1984, while she was pregnant. Lanny was a rock guitarist. They were in a live-in relationship since December 1983. The couple gave birth to Tyler Edward on 2nd July, 1984. The couple got separated in 1990.

Dana began acting when she was just seven years old. She was a part of almost a hundred TV commercials before she did her first TV show, The Six Million Dollar Man, in 1975. She was casted in the episode titled, Th...

Le Tari was a renowned actor in America who worked in movies and television. Le was born on 21 April 1946 in Ohio, United States. Since 1976, he immensely contributed to acting. Le had a pleasing temperament with a broad mustache. His notable credits in films and television comprise Brotherhood of Death, Fast Break, The Onion Field, Hollywood Shuffle, and Amazon Women on the Moon. He also appeared as a guest in the Jefferson’s, Starsky & Hutch, and Happy Days. He amazed everyone with his extraordinary acting skills. Unfortunately, Le died of a heart attack on 4 April 1987. His untimely death shocked everyone, and the world will never forget his admirable work.  

Jason Hervey is a prominent actor and television producer in America. He was also a public relations agent. Jason was born on 6 April 1972 in Los Angeles, California, the U.S. Since 1979, he has been serving the nation with acting with his excellent skills. Jason’s filmography includes Eggo Waffles: Little Brothers, The Buddy System, Meatballs Part II, back to the Future, Back to School, The Monster Squad, The Last Great Ride, etc. His television credits comprise The Love Boat, Gabe, and Walker, ABC Afterschool Specials, The Selling of Vince D’Angelo, Wild side, Different Strokes, Fast Times, A Year in the Life, Simon & Simon, Punky Brewster, The Wonder Years, First Daughter, First Shot, I Want to Be a Hilton, Big Easy Brides, The Catalina, and the list continues.

Although all his works were equally good, he is ...

Born on 12 May 1971, Steven Mond is a well-known child actor. He was born on 12 May 1971. Steven worked for just seven years but was able to hold a special place in everyone’s heart. Steven made his first appearance with a commercial ad for Playskool Toys and continued to do the ads for some time. The role that offered him the most recognition is of Robbie Jason in Different Strokes, an American television sitcom. He has also worked in 1941 by Steven Spielberg and Quincy M.E. But after a short period, he left acting. When asked about leaving the acting so soon, Steven replied that his future lies in academics and not in the theatre. Later, he studied law and excelled in his career. 

Born in South Bronx, New York on, the 4th March, 1971, Shavar Malik Ross is the son of Hank Ross. He mainly grew up with his mother and his sister in Macon, Georgia, after his parents were separated and his father moved to Los Angeles. Shavar Ross is currently working as an actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, editor, photographer, author, and a retail entrepreneur. At present, a father to two kids, Seven Shavar Ross (born on 24th August,/ 1993) and Chelsea Lynn (born on 26th February,/ 2005), and a husband to Jacqueline Ross, Shavar was married back on 15th December,/ 1992 and is currently residing with his family in the city of Los Angeles. In mid-2001, Shavar started his own production company named “Tri 7 entertainment”.

He was honoured with an extraordinar...

Danny Cooksey, also known as Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey, is a renowned actor and comedian in America. Danny was born on 2 November 1975 in Moore, Oklahoma, U.S. He has served the American entertainment industry since 1983. To pursue his career in country music, Danny went to Los Angeles in 1979 with his mother. There, he caught the attention of a man who later auditioned him for Different Strokes.

He is known for his roles in Different Strokes, The Cavanaughs, Xiaolin Showdown, and Salute Your Shorts. He has also voiced for Tiny Toon Adventures. Danny's other films are Mac and Me, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Mom and Dad Save The World, The Lorax, and Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie.

Danny has also worked on television series like The Dukes of Hazzard, The Twilight Zone, Mr. Belvedree, Riptide, MacGyver, Pound Puppies, G...

Conrad Bain, also called Conrad Stafford Bain, was a prominent Canadian-American actor. Conrad was born on 4 February 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He went to the Banff School of Fine Arts. Later, he joined the Canadian Army to serve in the same capacity during World War II. In 1948, he completed his graduation at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York. Conrad, in 1946, became a permanent citizen of the United States. He began his career in acting in 1952. Conrad was appreciated several times for his phenomenal acting.

A reviewer complimented him for his role in The Iceman Cometh by saying "especially well-acted." He is best known for his work in Maude as Dr. Arthur Harmon and Different Strokes as Phillip Drummond. Conrad's other films include The Borgia Stick, Madigan, Star! Last Summer, I Never S...

Todd Anthony Bridges is an American actor. He is recognised for the role of Willis Jackson in Diff'rent Strokes. He played recurring part of a monk on Everybody Hates Chris (a sitcom). He was also the comedic commentator on truTV Presents: World's Dumbest from 2008-2013. He was born on 27 May 1965 in San Francisco, California, United States. His father, Peter Todd Bridges, was a firefighter. His mother was Lynda Frank. He married Lisa Ross on 22 September 1997. She was born on 27 May 1971. They had a relationship of 7 years before they got engaged in 1997.

The couple has four children named Tatiyana, Tustin, Todd Jr. and Tamaria. In 1998, he and his brother, James Bridges, saved a paraplegic woman named Stella Kline from drowning after her wheelchair accidently rolled into the lake. He made an appe...

Gary Coleman was an American voice artist, actor, and a comedian. He was popularly known for his role in ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ as Arnold Jackson. He was considered as one of the most promising actors in the year 1980. He was a successful childhood actor but later in life he had to struggle financially. In the year 1989, his parents and advisors misappropriated his assets, and he sued them successfully. Coleman died at the age of 42 due to an epidural hematoma. He was born outside Chicago in Zion, Illinois. He was adopted by a fork lift operator, W.G. Coleman, and a nurse practitioner, Edmonia Sue. He suffered chronic illness, and because of that, his height remained limited to only 1.42 meters. In 1973 and 1984, he underwent a kidney transplant.

Coleman s...