Linda Dano
NY, US
Emmy Award-winning actress, lifestyle/fashion author, & advocate for women's health and Alzheimer's
"Versatile" best describes Linda Dano. She's an accomplished television and feature film actress, talk-show host, designer, spokesperson, entrepreneur, columnist and novelist. An Emmy winner for Outstanding Leading Actress, Dano starred as the flamboyant Felicia Gallant on "Another World" for seventeen years. She also received three additional Emmy nominations as well as numerous Soap Opera Digest and MVP Awards. In an unprecedented programming move, Dano now stars as Dr. Rae Cummings, a powerful, vibrant relationship expert who plays an integral role in the lives of characters on all of the ABC daytime dramas. In addition, she appears regularly on the hit show, "The View" and hosts the Lifetime's "Lifetime Now." Dano began her career at 20th Century Fox and appeared in several feature films including "Hello Dolly" and "Somewhere in the City." She also starred in dozens of primetime television dramas, comedies and movies. For six years, Dano gained further recognition as host of Lifetime Television's highly popular, Emmy and Ace nominated show, "Attitudes." An outspoken, witty, energetic woman who enjoys role model status and is in demand by popular talk and award shows, she's a favorite guest on various television talk shows. Dano's love for fashion and style began at The University of California at Long Beach, where she majored in design. QVC's "Looking Great with Linda Dano" features an exclusive line of fashion accessories created for cost-conscious women who enjoy quality and style. Strictly Personal, the New York-based fashion consulting business, creates complete wardrobes to match a client's taste and personality. Dano has been President and CEO for almost two decades. Dano also actively contributes her time to various organizations. Personally affected by her father's long struggle with Alzheimer's, Dano serves as Honorary Chairperson of the National Alzheimer's Association, which bestowed The Charles Mann Care Giving Award to Dano and her mother. Dano has also served as the Mother's Day Campaign Spokesperson for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and serves as the co-host of QVC's "FFANY Shoes on Sale," a special that raises millions for breast cancer awareness and research.
"Versatile" best describes Linda Dano. She's an accomplished television and feature film actress, talk-show host, designer, spokesperson, entrepreneur, columnist and novelist. An Emmy winner for Outstanding Leading Actress, Dano starred as the flamboyant Felicia Gallant on "Another World" for seventeen years. She also received three additional Emmy nominations as well as numerous Soap Opera Digest and MVP Awards. In an unprecedented programming move, Dano now stars as Dr. Rae Cummings, a powerful, vibrant relationship expert who plays an integral role in the lives of characters on all of the ABC daytime dramas. In addition, she appears regularly on the hit show, "The View" and hosts the Lifetime's "Lifetime Now." Dano began her career at 20th Century Fox and appeared in several feature films including "Hello Dolly" and "Somewhere in the City." She also starred in dozens of primetime television dramas, comedies and movies. For six years, Dano gained further recognition as host of Lifetime Television's highly popular, Emmy and Ace nominated show, "Attitudes." An outspoken, witty, energetic woman who enjoys role model status and is in demand by popular talk and award shows, she's a favorite guest on various television talk shows. Dano's love for fashion and style began at The University of California at Long Beach, where she majored in design. QVC's "Looking Great with Linda Dano" features an exclusive line of fashion accessories created for cost-conscious women who enjoy quality and style. Strictly Personal, the New York-based fashion consulting business, creates complete wardrobes to match a client's taste and personality. Dano has been President and CEO for almost two decades. Dano also actively contributes her time to various organizations. Personally affected by her father's long struggle with Alzheimer's, Dano serves as Honorary Chairperson of the National Alzheimer's Association, which bestowed The Charles Mann Care Giving Award to Dano and her mother. Dano has also served as the Mother's Day Campaign Spokesperson for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and serves as the co-host of QVC's "FFANY Shoes on Sale," a special that raises millions for breast cancer awareness and research.
2010