Corinne Bohrer
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Corinne Vilhelma Bohrer (born October 18, 1958) is an American movie and television actress.
, a suburb of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex area, where she attended Lamar High School
. She was active in drama, band, and student government. Bohrer has done cosmetic and swim suit modeling.
in the CW television series Veronica Mars
. During the 1990s she appeared on Murder, She Wrote
. Previous roles were more comedic, including her role as a pediatric nurse who had a crush on Elliot Gould in the short-lived CBS situation comedy E/R
, a witch in the similarly brief ABC
sitcom Free Spirit
, an administrative assistant to a Los Angeles City Council
man played by James Garner
in the quickly-cancelled NBC
sitcom Man of the People, Prank
in The Flash TV series and the mom of a harried movie megaplex worker in Disney's original movie Phantom of the Megaplex
(2000). She also appeared as the love interest opposite Randy Quaid
in Dead Solid Perfect
, and featured in the Dream On
episode "What I Did for Lust" and the Friends episode "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" (1995).
" ad campaign. More recently, she was in commercials for Totinos Pizza Rolls, Walgreens
, Campbell's low sodium soup and Bounty
("One-sheeter"!).
Early life
She grew up in Arlington, TexasArlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census results, the city had a population of 365,438, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex...
, a suburb of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex area, where she attended Lamar High School
Lamar High School (Arlington, Texas)
Mirabeau B. Lamar High School is a secondary school in Arlington, Texas. It is named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas, and located at 1400 West Lamar Boulevard....
. She was active in drama, band, and student government. Bohrer has done cosmetic and swim suit modeling.
Television work
Bohrer's work has included a recurring role as Lianne Mars, the wayward mother of the title characterVeronica Mars (character)
Veronica Mars is a fictional character in UPN/The CW the television series, Veronica Mars, which aired on the UPN and CW networks from 2004 to 2007. She is portrayed by Kristen Bell.- Background and details of plot :...
in the CW television series Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars is an American television series created by Rob Thomas. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, during television network UPN's final two years, and ended on May 22, 2007, after a season on UPN's successor, The CW Television Network. Veronica Mars was produced by Warner Bros...
. During the 1990s she appeared on Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote is an American television mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. The series aired for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996 on the CBS network, with 264 episodes transmitted. It was followed by four TV films and a spin-off series,...
. Previous roles were more comedic, including her role as a pediatric nurse who had a crush on Elliot Gould in the short-lived CBS situation comedy E/R
E/R
E/R is an American television sitcom that aired in 1984 and 1985. Developed from a successful play of the same name, the series was produced by Embassy Television and lasted a single season.-Synopsis:...
, a witch in the similarly brief ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
sitcom Free Spirit
Free Spirit (TV series)
Free Spirit is an American fantasy sitcom series that ran on ABC during the 1989-1990 television season. The series was originally produced by ELP Communications. It ran from September 22, 1989 to January 14, 1990.-Overview:...
, an administrative assistant to a Los Angeles City Council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
man played by James Garner
James Garner
James Garner is an American film and television actor, one of the first Hollywood actors to excel in both media. He has starred in several television series spanning a career of more than five decades...
in the quickly-cancelled NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
sitcom Man of the People, Prank
Prank (comics)
Prank is a fictional character from the television series The Flash, created by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo, that first appeared in episode 22, "Trial of the Trickster" . Prank is the sidekick of the Trickster and wears a unitard-like costume with patterns that resemble the first Trickster's...
in The Flash TV series and the mom of a harried movie megaplex worker in Disney's original movie Phantom of the Megaplex
Phantom of the Megaplex
The Phantom of the Megaplex is a 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie, produced by the Disney Channel. With a title and concept very loosely based on The Phantom of the Opera, the film concerns strange happenings at a megaplex on the night of a major movie premiere, Midnight Mayhem...
(2000). She also appeared as the love interest opposite Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid is an American actor perhaps best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, as well as his numerous supporting roles in films, including his Oscar nominated performance in The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin and Brokeback Mountain...
in Dead Solid Perfect
Dead Solid Perfect
Dead Solid Perfect is a 1988 American film following the life of a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. It was produced by HBO films and based on the novel of the same name by Dan Jenkins....
, and featured in the Dream On
Dream On (TV series)
Dream On is an American adult-themed situation comedy about single New Yorker, Martin Tupper. The show used a gimmick where old black and white clips were used to punctuate the main character's feelings or thoughts...
episode "What I Did for Lust" and the Friends episode "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" (1995).
Commercial work
Over the years, Bohrer has also frequently appeared in commercials. Bohrer played the role of the "counselor" in Apple's "Get a MacGet a Mac
The Get a Mac campaign is a television advertising campaign created for Apple Inc. by TBWA\Media Arts Lab, the company's advertising agency, that ran from 2006 to 2009...
" ad campaign. More recently, she was in commercials for Totinos Pizza Rolls, Walgreens
Walgreens
Walgreen Co. , doing business as Walgreens , is the largest drugstore chain in the United States of America. As of August 31st, the company operates 8,210 locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1901, and has since expanded...
, Campbell's low sodium soup and Bounty
Bounty (brand)
Bounty is a paper towel product manufactured by Procter & Gamble in the United States. It was introduced in 1965.- Sale of British rights :...
("One-sheeter"!).
Filmography
- Big EdenBig EdenBig Eden is a gay-themed romantic drama film written and directed by Thomas Bezucha. It won awards from several gay and lesbian film festivals, and was nominated for best limited release film at the GLAAD Media Awards in 2002.-Plot:...
(2000) - Inconceivable (1998)
- Under WrapsUnder WrapsUnder Wraps is the 15th studio album by the band Jethro Tull, released in 1984. The songs' subject matter is heavily influenced by bandleader Ian Anderson's love of espionage fiction....
(1997 Disney film) - Aurora: Operation InterceptAurora: Operation InterceptAurora: Operation Intercept is a 1995 film directed by Paul Levine and starring Bruce Payne, Lance Henriksen and John Stockwell.The "Aurora" is a secret hypersonic military aircraft based at Groom Lake. It is very similar to what aviation experts assume to be the Aurora aircraft. In the film, it is...
(1995) - Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in LoveRevenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in LoveRevenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love is a 1994 sequel to the 1984 comedy Revenge of the Nerds and the follow-up films in 1987 and 1992.-Plot:...
(1994) - Coriolis Effect (1994)
- Vice VersaVice Versa (1988 film)Vice Versa is a 1988 comedy film starring Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage. It is the fourth screen adaptation of the 1882 novel of the same name by F. Anstey...
(1988) - Dead Solid PerfectDead Solid PerfectDead Solid Perfect is a 1988 American film following the life of a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. It was produced by HBO films and based on the novel of the same name by Dan Jenkins....
(1988) - Cross My HeartCross My Heart (film)Cross My Heart is an American romantic comedy that was released in the United States on November 13, 1987. It stars Annette O'Toole and Martin Short.-Plot:...
(1987) - Police Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolPolice Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolPolice Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is the fourth comedy film in the Police Academy series. It was released in 1987.A group of Police Academy graduates are sent to train a group of newly recruited civilian officers. The original Police Academy cast reprise their roles in the film. Capt. Harris,...
(1987) - Stewardess SchoolStewardess SchoolStewardess School is a 1986 American comedy film starring Brett Cullen and Don Most. It is also known for being one of voice veteran Rob Paulsen's very few onscreen roles, and up until the early 2000's, one of the most played films on the American cable channel Comedy Central.-Plot:When frat boys...
(1986) - Surf IISurf IISurf II is a 1984 American independent comedy film written and directed by Randall M. Badat and starring Eddie Deezen, Linda Kerridge, Eric Stoltz, Jeffrey Rogers and Peter Isacksen...
(1984) - JoysticksJoysticks (film)Joysticks is a 1983 American comedy film directed by Greydon Clark.-Plot:Jefferson Bailey runs the most popular video arcade in town, much to the chagrin of local businessman Joseph Rutter . With his two bumbling nephews, Rutter aims to frame Bailey and have his business shut down...
(1983)