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Connie Sellecca | |
|---|---|
 Sellecca in 2008 | |
| Born | Concetta Sellecchia May 25, 1955 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston College (withdrawn) |
| Occupation | Actress, spokesperson |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Connie Sellecca (born Concetta Sellecchia; May 25, 1955) is an American actress, producer, and former model, best known for her roles on the television series Flying High, The Greatest American Hero, and Hotel, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 1987.[1]
Early life[edit]
Sellecca was born Concetta Sellecchia in The Bronx, New York to Italian parents, Primo Sellecchia (1924-1987) and Marianna (Acampora) Sellecchia (1929-2020), who were married from 1952 until Primo's death in 1987.[2][3][4] At age twelve, she moved to Pomona, Rockland County, New York and attended Pomona Junior High School. While attending Ramapo High School in Spring Valley, she first became interested in the performing arts. Although she attended Boston College, she withdrew to pursue a career in acting.[5]
Career[edit]
Sellecca first worked as a fashion model before making her acting debut in the film The Bermuda Depths in 1978, followed by Captain America II: Death Too Soon, a TV movie starring Reb Brown in the title role. She then starred in the short-lived CBS comedy Flying High, about the misadventures of three airline flight attendants, then as lawyer Pam Davidson on The Greatest American Hero, which starred William Katt and Robert Culp. After Hero ended, she was released from her contract in time to audition for the part of promotions manager Christine Francis on the television drama Hotel, which starred James Brolin. She appeared in the series from 1983-88.[6] From 1991–92, she starred along with Greg Evigan in the CBS crime drama series P.S. I Luv U. She later starred in several made-for-television films.[5] Among her more recent work was a role in the 2009 film The Wild Stallion.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit]
Sellecca was married to actor Gil Gerard during the 1980s;.[3] they have a son.[citation needed] On April 4, 1992, she married infotainer/pianist and former Entertainment Tonight host and anchor correspondent John Tesh. They have one daughter, Prima.[7][8] Like Tesh, Sellecca is a born-again Christian.[9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Bermuda Depths | Jennifer 'Jennie' Haniver | TV movie |
| 1978–79 | Flying High | Lisa Benton | 19 episodes |
| 1979 | Captain America II: Death Too Soon | Dr. Wendy Day | TV movie |
| She's Dressed to Kill | Alix Goldman | TV movie | |
| 1980 | Beyond Westworld | Pamela Williams | 4 episodes |
| 1981–86 | The Greatest American Hero | Pam Davidson/Hinkley | Main role (41 episodes) |
| 1983–88 | Hotel | Christine Francis | 115 episodes Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (1987) |
| 1984 | Finder of Lost Loves | Sara Hawthorne Nevins | Episode: "Goodbye, Sara" |
| 1985 | International Airport | Dana Fredricks | Movie |
| 1987 | The Last Fling | Gloria Franklin | TV movie |
| Downpayment on Murder | Karen Cardell | TV movie | |
| 1989 | Brotherhood of the Rose | Erika Bernstein | Miniseries |
| Turn Back the Clock | Stephanie Powers | TV movie | |
| 1990 | Miracle Landing | Mimi Tompkins | TV movie |
| People Like Us | Ruby Nolte Renthall | TV movie | |
| Mulberry Street | Connie Savoia | TV movie | |
| 1991–92 | P.S.I. Luv U | Dani Powell | 13 episodes |
| 1992 | A House of Secrets and Lies | Susan | TV movie |
| Eye of the Storm | Patricia 'Pete' Peterson | Movie | |
| 1993 | Passport to Murder | Helen Hollander | TV movie |
| 1994 | She Led Two Lives | Rebecca Madison | TV movie |
| 1993–94 | Second Chances | Dianne Benedict | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | A Dangerous Affair | Sharon Blake | TV movie |
| The Surrogate | Joan Quinn | TV movie | |
| A Holiday to Remember | Carolyn Giblin | TV movie | |
| 1997 | While My Pretty One Sleeps | Neeve Kearny | TV movie |
| Something Borrowed, Something Blue | Monique D'Arcy | TV movie | |
| Doomsday Rock | Katherine | TV movie | |
| 1999 | Dangerous Waters | Sarah | TV movie |
| 2002 | Anna's Dream | Leslie Morgan | TV movie |
| 2002 | I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus | Stephanie Carver | TV movie |
| 2009 | The Wild Stallion | Matty | Direct-to-DVD |
| 2012 | All About Christmas Eve | Elizabeth Cole | TV movie |
| 2013–15 | Intelligence for Your Life | Herself/Host | TV series |
References[edit]
- ^ "Showtimes, reviews, trailers, news and more - MSN Movies". www.msn.com.
- ^ "Marianna Sellecchia - Obituary".
- ^ a b "Connie Sellecca Biography". filmreference.com.
- ^ "Tullio Ubaldo Sellecchia Obituary". The Journal News. January 23, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Connie Sellecca - About This Person". Movies.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
- ^ "Connie Sellecca- Biography".
- ^ Cardiga, Manuela (February 19, 2020). "'Hotel' Star Connie Sellecca's Daughter Is All Grown-Up and Has Become a Gifted Dancer". news.amomama.com.
- ^ "AT HOME WITH: John Tesh; The Discreet Charm Of a New-Age Sport". The New York Times. March 23, 1995. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Crosswalk.com. "John Tesh: A Deeper Faith". Atlanta Christian Magazine. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
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