Marilu Henner

 Mary Lucy Denise Henner is an American actress from America. She began her career appearing in the first production of the musical Grease in 1971. Then, she was making her debut on screen in the film comedy-drama Between the Lines.In 1977, Henner was cast in her breakthrough role in the role of Elaine O'Connor Nardo in the ABC/NBC sitcom Taxi the role she played until 1983 and was awarded five Golden Globe Award nominations. Later, she starred in films such as Hammett (1982), The Man Who Loved Women (1983), Cannonball Run II (1984) as well as Johnny Dangerously (1984), Rustlers Rhapsody (1985), Ladykillers (1988), L.A. Story (1991), and The Noises Off (1992). She returned to television with a starring role in the CBS sitcom Evening Shade (1990-1994), and later had leading roles in several made-for-television film. While a student at the University of Chicago in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Henner originated the role of "Marty" in the Kingston Mines production of Grease in 1971.