Ari Meyers
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Ari Meyers is an actress. She is best known for her role as Emma Jane McArdle in the television series Kate & Allie
(1984).
to Jewish American parents who were touring in the island. Her mother is actress Taro Meyer, who appeared in the television soap opera
Another World
. Shortly afterward, Meyers and her family returned to New York City
where she was raised and where she received her primary and secondary education.
in the movie Author! Author!
. The following year, she also landed the role of Emma Jane McArdle on the TV series Kate & Allie. Meanwhile, she also continued to take advanced courses in school.
In 1988, Meyers left Kate & Allie and used her earnings to finish her studies at Yale University
; from there she graduated with honors and a double major in Philosophy
and Theatre Arts.
After graduating, Meyers continued acting and was mostly cast as characters much younger than her actual age. Meyers has also lent her voice in the recording of several audio books; these include:
In 2003, Meyers appeared in the play Theophilus North in New York City
and in 2004 she participated in the play Little Willy.
Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984 to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS...
(1984).
Early years
Meyers (birth name Ariadne Meyer) was born in San Juan, Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
to Jewish American parents who were touring in the island. Her mother is actress Taro Meyer, who appeared in the television soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Another World
Another World (TV series)
Another World is an American television soap opera that ran on NBC from May 4, 1964 to June 25, 1999. It ran for a total of 35 years. It was created by Irna Phillips along with William J...
. Shortly afterward, Meyers and her family returned to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where she was raised and where she received her primary and secondary education.
Career
In 1982, Meyers landed her first major role as the stepdaughter of Al PacinoAl Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino is an American film and stage actor and director. He is famous for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, Tony Montana in Scarface, Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice in Dick Tracy and Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, though he has also appeared...
in the movie Author! Author!
Author! Author! (film)
Author! Author! is a 1982 film directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Israel Horovitz and is loosely autobiographical. It stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon and Tuesday Weld....
. The following year, she also landed the role of Emma Jane McArdle on the TV series Kate & Allie. Meanwhile, she also continued to take advanced courses in school.
In 1988, Meyers left Kate & Allie and used her earnings to finish her studies at Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
; from there she graduated with honors and a double major in Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and Theatre Arts.
After graduating, Meyers continued acting and was mostly cast as characters much younger than her actual age. Meyers has also lent her voice in the recording of several audio books; these include:
- The Amy FisherAmy FisherAmy Elizabeth Fisher is an American woman who became known as "the Long Island Lolita" by the media in 1992, when, at the age of 17, she shot and severely wounded Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco...
Story - The Wish (2000)
- A Kitten's Tale (1995)
In 2003, Meyers appeared in the play Theophilus North in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and in 2004 she participated in the play Little Willy.
Filmography
- Author! Author!Author! Author! (film)Author! Author! is a 1982 film directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Israel Horovitz and is loosely autobiographical. It stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon and Tuesday Weld....
(1982) - Debbie - Running Out (1983) (TV) - Jenny Corsini
- Kate & AllieKate & AllieKate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984 to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS...
(1984) TV Series - Emma McArdle - License to KillLicense to Kill (1984 film)License to Kill is a 1984 television film directed by Jud Taylor. It stars James Farentino and Penny Fuller.-Cast:*James Farentino as John Peterson*Penny Fuller as Judith Peterson*Don Murray as Tom Fiske*Millie Perkins as Mary Fiske...
(1984) (TV) - Amy Peterson - Haunted (1984) (TV)
- Picking Up the Pieces (1985) (TV) - Stacy Harding
- Kids Don't Tell (1985) (TV) - Nicky Ryan
- Windmills of the Gods (1988) (mini) TV Series - Beth Ashley
- A Matter of Conscience (1989) (TV) - Lisa
- Call Me Anna (1990) (TV) - Patty DukePatty DukeAnna Marie "Patty" Duke is an American actress of stage, film, and television. First becoming famous as a child star, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 16, and later starring in her eponymous sitcom for three years, she progressed to more mature roles upon playing Neely...
, as a youth - Shakma (1990) - Kim
- Think BigThink Big (film)Think Big is a 1990 adventure/comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub starring the "Barbarian Brothers" Peter and David Paul. The film follows the misadventures of a pair of twin brother truck drivers who aide a teenage runaway...
(1990) - Holly Sherwood - Memories of Midnight (1991) (mini) TV Series - Atana
- DutchDutch (film)Dutch is a 1991 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Faiman and written by John Hughes. The original music score was composed by Alan Silvestri...
(1991) - Brock - Dark HorseDark Horse (1992 film)Dark Horse is a 1992 American drama film directed by David Hemmings. The screenplay by Janet Maclean was adapted from an original story by Tab Hunter.-Plot:...
(1992) - Allison Mills - In My Daughter's Name (1992) (TV) - Carly Elias
- River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (1993) (TV) - Nancy Hardgrave
- Confessions: Two Faces of Evil (1994) (TV) - Lisa Darby
- Not Our Son (1995) (TV) - Ruth Keller
- How to Make an American QuiltHow to Make an American QuiltHow to Make an American Quilt is a 1995 movie which was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and stars Winona Ryder, Maya Angelou, Ellen Burstyn and Anne Bancroft...
(1995) - Duff Darling - Family Blessings (1996) (TV) - Janice Reston
- Home Song (1996) (TV) - Chelsea Gardner
- Innocent Victims (1996) (TV) (uncredited) - Stacey Carolwood
- Unwed Father (1997) (TV) - Gina
- The Killing Secret (1997) (TV) - Nicole Vos
- Pro Skater 3 (2001) (VG) (voice) ... aka Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (USA: complete title)
- Stanley (2001) TV Series (cartoon) (as Ariadne Myers or Ari Myers)(voice) .... Mom (Mrs. Griff), various others
Notable TV guest appearances
- Evening ShadeEvening ShadeEvening Shade was an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series starred Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who returns to rural Evening Shade, Arkansas to coach a high school football team with a long...
as "Aimee Thompson" in episode: "What a Night" (episode # 3.4) 12 October 1992. - Evening ShadeEvening ShadeEvening Shade was an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994. The series starred Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who returns to rural Evening Shade, Arkansas to coach a high school football team with a long...
as "Aimee Thompson" in episode: "She What?!" (episode # 3.19) 1 March 1993 - Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: Murder is a mystery/medical/crime drama television series starring Dick Van Dyke as Dr. Mark Sloan, a medical doctor who solves crimes with the help of his son, a homicide detective played by his real-life son Barry Van Dyke. The series began as a spin-off of Jake and the Fatman...
as "Amy Saroyan" in episode: "Out of the Past: Part 1" (episode # 7.23) 11 May 2000
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- Jewish immigration to Puerto RicoJewish immigration to Puerto RicoThe Jewish immigration to Puerto Rico began in the 15th century with the arrival of the anusim who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage...