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Dana Plato
Also known as Dana Michelle Strain
Career
Active 1978 – 1999
Biography
About Dana Plato
Dana Plato is best remembered as Kimberly Drummond on the TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, a role she played from 1978 to 1986. Born on November 7, 1964, in Huntington Park, California, she was adopted as a baby and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she was raised by her mother.
Her acting career began when she was about 13, and she was active from 1978 to 1999. After leaving Diff'rent Strokes, she found only limited success, working sporadically in made-for-TV movies, indie films, and voice-over work. Later, she worked in adult films. She faced intermittent poverty and substance abuse issues for years. She died on May 8, 1999, at age 34, from an overdose of prescription drugs.
Dana Plato was an American actress. She was petite, standing 5'2" with blonde hair and blue eyes. She had a slim build and natural B-cup breasts. Her story is one of a child star whose life took a tragic turn, and she is mourned and remembered.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Saturday 8th of May 1999 (age 34)
- Years Active
- 1978-1999 (started around 13 years old; 21 years active)
- Birthplace
- Huntington Park, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 112 lbs (or 51 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Dana Plato's early life influence her career?
Dana Plato was adopted in June 1965 and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she was raised by her mother. She started acting at age 13, and her career took off with Diff'rent Strokes, which she joined in 1978.
What was Dana Plato's measurements and body type?
Dana Plato had a slim build with measurements of 33-25-35, and she wore a B-cup bra. Her height was 5'2" and she weighed 112 lbs.
What did Dana Plato do after Diff'rent Strokes?
After leaving the show in 1986, she appeared in made-for-TV movies, indie films, and did voice-over work. She also worked in adult films later in her career.
Did you know
- Dana Plato was adopted in June 1965, becoming part of the Plato family.
- She played Kimberly Drummond on Diff'rent Strokes for eight years, from 1978 to 1986.
- Her acting career spanned 21 years, starting when she was about 13.
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