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Tracey GoldAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 16.05.1969
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Tracey Gold
Tracey Gold was born on May 16, 1969, in New York. She started her acting career at the age of four, appearing in a commercial for "Pepsi." In 1983, she had a small role in the film "Goodnight Beantown." She became the youngest participant in the experimental talk show "Gimme A Break!," which caught the attention of several well-known Hollywood directors.
Early Life and Family
Tracey Gold, whose maiden name was Tracey Claire Fisher, was born on May 16, 1969, in New York. She comes from a family with connections to the film industry. Her younger sister, Missy Gold, is a television series star, and her stepfather, Harry Gold, is one of the largest Hollywood agents.
Acting Career
Tracey Gold started her acting career at the age of four, appearing in a commercial for "Pepsi." In 1983, she had a small role in the film "Goodnight Beantown." She became the youngest participant in the experimental talk show "Gimme A Break!," which caught the attention of several well-known Hollywood directors.
In 1985, Tracey Gold auditioned for the role of Carol Seaver in the film "Growing Pains" and was cast. During this time, she gained popularity and played several successful roles in box office films. She excelled in the role of Angela Starr in the film "Dance 'Til Dawn," where she acted alongside a large cast of famous actors.
Battle with Anorexia
Tracey Gold also gained fame due to her struggle with a severe illness, anorexia. Starting at the age of seven, she strictly followed various diets, deprived herself of sweets and normal food. At around eleven years old, her family pediatrician diagnosed the signs of this disease. Specific recommendations and treatment methods were prescribed, but Tracey was so preoccupied with her appearance that she did not want to think about her health and life.
At the age of nineteen, thanks to her role in the series "Growing Pains," she gained the necessary weight and seemed to have forgotten about her illness. However, starting in December 1988, she went on a strict diet again, which inevitably led to the resumption of her long-standing illness. Tracey Gold was removed from the series due to her severe thinness.
Despite the difficult situation, Tracey did not panic. She even appeared multiple times in fashion publications, fully displaying her emaciated body. In 1994, Tracey Gold successfully overcame her illness, which was marked by the release of the film "For the Love of Nancy," in which she played the lead role. In this film, Tracey wanted to convey to people that it is possible and necessary to fight against anorexia, as this disease is one of the most terrible enemies of a person.
Current Work
Currently, Tracey Gold continues to have a successful career in feature films and television series. She remains one of the favorite actresses among Americans.
