Born 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, American actress Marilu Henner began her career appearing in the original production of the musical Grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedy-drama film Between the Lines.
In 1978, Henner was cast in her breakthrough role as Elaine O’Connor Nardo in the ABC/NBC sitcom Taxi, a role she played until 1983 and received five Golden Globe Award nominations for. She later had co-starring roles in films such as Hammett (1982), The Man Who Loved Women (1983), Cannonball Run II (1984), Johnny Dangerously (1984), Rustlers’ Rhapsody (1985), Ladykillers (1988), L.A. Story (1991), and Noises Off (1992).
Henner returned to television with a starring role in the CBS sitcom Evening Shade (1990–1994), and later had leading roles in many television films. Take a look at these fabulous photos to see portraits of young Marilu Henner in the 1970s and 1980s.