• Markie Post is an American actress best known for her role of Christine Sullivan in the 1980s TV comedy series "Night Court"
• She was born in 1950 in Palo Alto, California and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon
• She began her career in 1976, working in the editorial department of the television series "Family Feud"
• Her net worth is estimated at $12 million
• She is married with two daughters and is active on social media, with over 9,500 followers on Twitter
Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $12 Million |
Date Of Birth | November 4, 1950 |
Spouse | Michael A. Ross |
Fact | Was born in Palo Alto, California, USA, and grew up in Walnut Creek, California, USA. |
Contents
- 1 Who is Markie Post?
- 2 Markie Post’s Early Life and Education
- 3 Markie Post’s Career
- 4 Markie Post’s Net Worth
- 5 Is Markie Post married? More about her personal life
- 6 Markie Post’s Personal Appearance and Social Media Presence
- 7 General Info
- 8 Family
- 9 Accomplishments
- 10 Social profile links
- 11 Quotes
- 12 Facts
- 13 Pictures
- 14 Movies
- 15 Awards
Who is Markie Post?
Markie Post is an American actress who is probably best known for her role of Christine Sullivan in the 1980s TV comedy series “Night Court”, but she is also widely recognized for starring in 1980s and 1990s in television series such as the “The Fall Guy” and the “Hearts Afire”. Some of Markie’s most memorable big screen appearances include the 1998 comedy movie “There’s Something About Mary”, and more recently, the 2017 movies “Sweet Sweet Summertime” and “Four Christmases and a Wedding”.
Markie Post’s Early Life and Education
Me and my 96-year old physicist Dad. Still working to solve our renewable energy crisis. #nevernevernevergiveup pic.twitter.com/gIdLALgDFT
— Markie Post (@markie_post) December 29, 2014
Markie Post’s Career
Upon graduation, Markie dived into the moviemaking industry, and in 1976 began her career in the editorial department of the television series “Family Feud”. She then worked as an associate producer on the “Double Dare” TV series, before deciding to continue her career in front of the cameras. Markie Post’s debut on-camera appearance came in 1978, as one of the models in the TV game-show “Card Sharks” before making her debut acting appearance by appearing briefly in the TV comedy movie “Frankie and Annette: The Second Time Around”. In the course of the next several years, Markie honed her acting skills through a variety of supporting roles in TV movies, TV series and movies, including “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”, “Semi-Tough” and the “The Gangster Chronicles” among many others.
To greater prominence Markie came in 1982, when she was cast for the role of Terri Michaels in the ABC TV action drama series “The Fall Guy”, in the course of the next three years appearing in over 60 episodes through its four seasons. In 1983 and 1984, Post occasionally appeared in the “The A-Team” TV series, while her career breakthrough came in 1984 when she was chosen to portray the recurring role of Christine Sullivan in the NBC TV sitcom series “Night Court”, appearing in 159 of its episodes through the course of nine seasons of the critically acclaimed show. This particular engagement hugely helped Post to gain an impressive dose of popularity, and set her career on the path to stardom. Some other highlights in Markie’s professional portfolio from this era include popular TV game-show programs such as “Go”, “Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour”, “Body Language” and “Super Password” as well as “Blackout”, “The $10,000 Pyramid” and “The $25,000 Pyramid”.
Between 1992 and 1995 Post starred as Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman in the “Hearts Afire” TV series, while from 1999 to 2000 she portrayed the recurring role of Julia Whitney in the “Odd Man Out” TV series. Another memorable role in Post’s career occurred in 2002, when she was cast for the recurring role of Lily Reid in the popular TV comedy drama series “Scrubs”.
In 2010 Markie got the recurring voice-acting role of June Darby, in the TV animated series “Transformers Prime”, for which she was honored with the BTVA Television Voice Acting Award nomination in 2013. In 2014 she starred as Betsy in the TV comedy series “Rack and Ruin”, while between 2014 and 2017 Markie portrayed Barbara ‘Bunny’ Fletcher in the popular TV crime drama series “Chicago P.D.”. Some of Post’s most recent acting engagements include appearances in the 2017 critically booed family movie “Camp Cool Kids”, as well as in 2018 TV comedy horror series “Santa Clarita Diet”.
In her professional on-camera career, now spanning almost 40 years, Markie Post has added over 70 acting credits to her portfolio, in addition to almost 30 appearances in various quizzes and TV game-show programs.
Markie Post’s Net Worth
Have you ever wondered how much wealth this American actress and TV personality has accumulated so far? How rich Markie Post is? According to authoritative sources, it is estimated that the total of Markie Post’s net worth, as of November 2018, revolves around $12 million, primarily acquired through her professional career, abundant with a variety of roles, that has been active since 1978.
Is Markie Post married? More about her personal life
Markie Post’s Personal Appearance and Social Media Presence
The 68-years-old American actress sports blonde hair which, in addition to her height of 5ft 6ins (1.68 m) and her vital statistics which revolve around 34-23-34, makes her appearance quite alluring.
Markie is regularly active on popular social media network Twitter where her official account @markie_post has gathered over 9,500 followers to the present day.
General Info
Full Name | Markie Post |
Net Worth | $12 Million |
Date Of Birth | November 4, 1950 |
Height | 1.67 m |
Weight | 110 lbs |
Profession | Actor |
Education | Lewis & Clark College, Las Lomas High School |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Michael A. Ross |
Children | Daisy Ross, Katie Ross |
Parents | Marylee Post, Richard F. Post |
Accomplishments
Nominations | TV Land "Lady You Love to Watch Fight for Her Life in a Movie of the Week" Award |
Movies | There's Something About Mary, Visitors of the Night, Holiday in Handcuffs, Backyard Wedding, Survival on the Mountain, I've Been Waiting for You, Stranger at My Door, Till Dad Do Us Part, Dog's Best Friend, Gangster Wars, Muffin Top: A Love Story, Cook-Off!, Triplecross, Glitz |
TV Shows | Night Court, The Fall Guy, Hearts Afire, Card Sharks, The Gangster Chronicles, Odd Man Out, Fantasy Island, McClain's Law, ACME Saturday Night, House Calls, Code Red, Semi-Tough, The Lazarus Syndrome |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | I turned down dates because I dreaded sitting in front of a plateful of food. |
2 | I couldn't be as charming as my mother or as smart as my father. So I decided to be bad. |
3 | I'm no sexual siren. I see prettier girls than me in the grocery store every day. |
4 | [in People magazine, March 3, 1986] Of course I'd like children. But I have to get over my impression that being pregnant is like popping corn. You expand and expand until you pop. |
Facts
# | Fact |
---|---|
1 | Was a cheerleader in high school. |
2 | Attended Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, California, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, USA. |
3 | Was born in Palo Alto, California, USA, and grew up in Walnut Creek, California, USA. |
4 | Daughters Katie Ross (born June 16, 1987) and Daisy Ross (born March 30, 1990) with second husband Michael A. Ross. |
5 | Daughter of noted nuclear physicist Richard Freeman Post (November 14, 1918 - April 7, 2015). |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Sweet Sweet Summertime | 2017 | Lila Burns | |
Chicago P.D. | 2014-2017 | TV Series | Barbara 'Bunny' Fletcher |
Camp Cool Kids | 2016 | Euginia | |
The Joneses Unplugged | 2016 | TV Movie | Tawney |
Rack and Ruin TV Pilot | 2015 | TV Movie | Betsy |
Rack and Ruin Web Series | 2015 | TV Movie | Betsy |
Muffin Top: A Love Story | 2014 | Linda | |
Rack and Ruin | 2014 | TV Series | Betsy |
Christmas on the Bayou | 2013 | TV Movie | Lilly |
Back in the Game | 2013 | TV Series | Dotty |
Transformers Prime | 2010-2013 | TV Series | June Darby |
Man Up | 2011 | TV Series | Linda |
Backyard Wedding | 2010 | TV Movie | Aunt Addie |
30 Rock | 2008 | TV Series | Markie Post |
Holiday in Handcuffs | 2007 | TV Movie | Mom Chandler |
Cook-Off! | 2007 | Christine Merriweather | |
Ghost Whisperer | 2006 | TV Series | Diana Lasseter |
Scrubs | 2002-2006 | TV Series | Lily Reid |
The District | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Audrey Livingston / Simone Fairgate / Audrey Livermore |
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | 2001 | TV Short | Electra Woman |
Late Boomers | 2001 | TV Movie | |
Till Dad Do Us Part | 2001 | TV Movie | Virginia Corbett |
Twice in a Lifetime | 2000 | TV Series | Nancy Waldron / Peggy McIntyre |
Odd Man Out | 1999-2000 | TV Series | Julia Whitney |
There's Something About Mary | 1998 | Mary's Mom | |
I've Been Waiting for You | 1998 | TV Movie | Rosemary Zoltanne |
Behind the Zipper with Magda | 1998 | Video short | Sheila Jensen (Mom) |
Survival on the Mountain | 1997 | TV Movie | Amy Hoffman |
Dog's Best Friend | 1997 | TV Movie | Horse (voice) |
Dave's World | 1996 | TV Series | Lisa McCauley |
Chasing the Dragon | 1996 | TV Movie | Gwen Kessler |
Visitors of the Night | 1995 | TV Movie | Judith English |
VR.5 | 1995 | TV Series | Alexis Miller |
Hearts Afire | 1992-1995 | TV Series | Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman / Georgie Anne Lahti |
Someone She Knows | 1994 | TV Movie | Laurie Philips |
Beyond Suspicion | 1993 | TV Movie | Joyce |
Night Court | 1984-1992 | TV Series | Christine Sullivan |
Stranger at My Door | 1991 | TV Movie | Sharon Dancey |
Tricks of the Trade | 1988 | TV Movie | Marla |
Glitz | 1988 | TV Movie | Linda Moon |
Triplecross | 1986 | TV Movie | Delia Langtree |
Hotel | 1984-1985 | TV Series | Anne Crowley / Jill Stanton |
The Fall Guy | 1982-1985 | TV Series | Terri Michaels |
The A-Team | 1983-1984 | TV Series | Rina / Leslie Becktall / Sister Teresa |
Scene of the Crime | 1984 | TV Series | |
Glitter | 1984 | TV Series | Barbara Nelson |
Fantasy Island | 1983-1984 | TV Series | Amy Marshall / Doreen Murphy |
Cheers | 1983 | TV Series | Heather Landon |
The Love Boat | 1982-1983 | TV Series | Doris Holden / Dee Dee / Donna Baker |
Matt Houston | 1983 | TV Series | Courtney Garner |
Six Pack | 1983 | TV Movie | Sally Leadbetter |
Not Just Another Affair | 1982 | TV Movie | Jan Thacker |
Massarati and the Brain | 1982 | TV Movie | Julie Ramsdell |
Code Red | 1982 | TV Series | |
McClain's Law | 1981 | TV Series | |
Simon & Simon | 1981 | TV Series | Carolyn Perry |
The Greatest American Hero | 1981 | TV Series | Deborah Dante |
Gangster Wars | 1981 | Chris Brennan | |
The Gangster Chronicles | 1981 | TV Mini-Series | Chris Brennan |
Semi-Tough | 1980 | TV Series | Barbara Jane Bookman |
Eight Is Enough | 1980 | TV Series | Kerry |
House Calls | 1980 | TV Series | Linda |
B.J. and the Bear | 1980 | TV Series | Valerie Wood |
Hart to Hart | 1979 | TV Series | Sandy |
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | 1979 | TV Series | Joella Cameron |
The Lazarus Syndrome | 1979 | TV Series | Lauren Placer |
The Incredible Hulk | 1979 | TV Series | Pamela Morris |
Barnaby Jones | 1979 | TV Series | Linda Woods |
CHiPs | 1979 | TV Series | Roberta |
Frankie and Annette: The Second Time Around | 1978 | TV Movie |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Night Court | 1987-1990 | TV Series performer - 4 episodes |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Children | 1993 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Double Dare | 1976 | TV Series associate producer |
Editorial Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Family Feud | 1976 | TV Series editorial staff - 1970s |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Hollywood Squares | 2000 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist |
Women of the Net | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade | 1996 | TV Special | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1994-1995 | TV Series | Herself |
Intimate Portrait | 1995 | TV Series documentary | Herself - Narrator |
Dave's World | 1994 | TV Series | Herself |
Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Children | 1993 | TV Movie | Herself - Hostess |
The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Herself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series |
The 5th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Herself |
The Chipmunks: Rockin' Through the Decades | 1990 | TV Movie | Herself |
The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989-1990 | TV Series | Herself |
The $10,000 Pyramid | 1983-1988 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Contestant |
Magic in the Magic Kingdom | 1988 | TV Special | Herself |
Blackout | 1988 | TV Series | Herself |
Super Password | 1985-1987 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Contestant |
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | 1986 | TV Special | Herself |
The Wildest West Show of the Stars | 1986 | TV Movie | Herself |
$50,000 a Minute | 1985 | TV Movie | Herself |
Body Language | 1984 | TV Series | Herself |
The 24th Annual International Broadcasting Awards | 1984 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour | 1983 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist |
Go | 1983 | TV Series | Herself |
Card Sharks | 1978 | TV Series | Model (1978-1981) |
ACME Saturday Night | 2010 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Host |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1987 | TV Series | Christine Sullivan |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | CableACE | CableACE Awards | Children's Programming Special - 6 and Younger | Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Children (1993) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama | Transformers Prime (2010) |
2007 | TV Land Award | TV Land Awards | Lady You Love to Watch Fight for Her Life in a Movie of the Week |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia