Jennifer Runyon is a famous American actress who made her comeback in her acting career from a long hiatus from 1993. Her last work before she took a break came in 1981. She is famous for her portrayal in the film A Very Brady Christmas and Charles in Charge. Apart from her career, she is also known as the daughter of Jim Runyon and Jane Roberts.
Daughter of Jim Runyon
Jennifer Runyon was born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois to Jim Runyon and Jane Roberts. Her father was a famous radio announcer and disc jockey. Her father died in April 1973. Jennifer's birth name is Jennifer Victoria Runyon. She has a paternal half-brother named Scott.
During her childhood days, she moved to several cities across America as her father had to relocate to different places for work. Finally, they settled down in LA after Runyon turned fourteen years old. She graduated from the North Hollywood High School.
On and Off Acting Career
Jennifer Runyon, a daughter of the early '70s actor couple, started her career as an actor in 1980 with her appearance in the movie To All a Goodnight. Subsequently, she was offered a series, Another World. Following this, she appeared in serval movies and TV shows, but her career got limelight after she appeared in the series, Charles in Charge as the main cast.
Her TV appearance includes Space, The Highwayman, Who's the Boss?, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Vinnie & Bobby.
She acted in the several movies such as The Falcon and the Snowman, Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story, Blue de Ville, The In Crowd, 18 Again!, Carnosaur before she took a hiatus from acting in 1993.
After a long gap of 22 years, she returned to the Hollywood industry in 2015 with a role, Carol Brickman in the movie, Silent Night, Bloody Night 2: Revival. After this, she appeared in Terror Tales and Bloodsucka Jones vs. The Creeping Death.
What is Jennifer Runyon Net Worth?
Jennifer Runyon has earned a handsome net worth from her acting career; however, the actual amount is unknown.
She has appeared in some of the well known and hit films so far. Some of them are listed below with their production budget and Box Office collection.
Movies | Box Office Collection | Production Budget |
Up the Creek | $11 million | $11 million |
Ghostbusters | $229 million | $144 million |
The Falcon and the Snowman | $17 million | N/A |
Currently, she resides in Chicago where the average price of a house is around $300 thousand, and the cost of living is $117.8 thousand.
Enjoying Married Life Since 1991; Who Is Her Husband?
The 59-year-old actress, Runyon is married to Todd Corman, who is a former actor and collegiate basketball coach. The couple exchanged their wedding vows on March 9, 1991, after years of relationship. They are parents of two; son Wyatt Runyon (born in 2000) and daughter Bayley Runyon (born in 2003).
The lovebirds have been married for almost 27 years and still going on very strong together. Currenly they reside in Chicago, Illinois.
by samriddhi, 29 Sep, 2019