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Alana Reed HallAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 10.11.1946
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Alaina Reed Hall
Alaina Reed Hall was an American actress, best known for her roles as Olivia Robinson on the popular children's television series "Sesame Street" and Rose Lee Holloway on the NBC comedy series "227". Born Bernice Ruth Reed in Springfield, Ohio, Alaina began her career in Broadway and off-Broadway productions.
Early Career
Hall was part of the original cast of the off-Broadway production of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" in 1974. She also performed in popular musicals such as "Hair", "Chicago", and "Eubie!".
Sesame Street and 227
In 1976, Hall landed the role of Olivia on the children's television series "Sesame Street". Her character was a photographer and the younger sister of Gordon. In 1985, she reprised her role as Olivia in the first feature film adaptation of "Sesame Street", titled "Follow that Bird". In the same year, Hall landed the lead role in the comedy series "227". This required her to constantly commute between New York City, where "Sesame Street" was filmed, and Los Angeles, where "227" was shot.
Later Career and Personal Life
After dealing with the challenges of constant relocation, Hall decided to leave "Sesame Street" in 1988. The filming of "227" ended in 1990. Hall continued to act in various television series, including "Herman's Head" and "Blossom". She also lent her voice to characters in animated shows such as "Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" and "Sonic the Hedgehog". In 1995, Hall landed the lead role of Ellen Cleghorn in the short-lived WB comedy project "Cleghorne!". She also appeared in the television film "The Cherokee Kid" in 1996.
Alongside her television work, Hall also made appearances in projects such as "Ally McBeal", "Any Day Now", and "ER". She also ventured into film, starring in movies like "Death Becomes Her" (1992) with Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep, "Cruel Intentions" (1999), and the independent film "I'm Through with White Girls (The Inevitable Undoing of Jay Brooks)" (2007). Additionally, Hall appeared in the short film "A-Date", written by renowned comedian Tim Powers.
Hall was married three times and divorced twice. On December 17, 2009, she tragically passed away from breast cancer in Santa Monica, California, at the age of sixty-three.
