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Andrea McArdle

Andrea McArdle

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Born November 5, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Andrea McArdle (born November 5, 1963) is an American singer and actress best known for originating the role of Annie in the Broadway musical Annie.

McArdle was born in Philadelphia. While studying dance as a child, she was spotted by a talent agent who got her work in a number of television commercials, which led to her two-and-a-half year stint on the soap opera Search for Tomorrow. She also appeared on Al Alberts Showcase, a local televised talent show in Philadelphia.

McArdle's break came in early 1977 when she was pulled from the chorus of orphans to replace Kristen Vigard, the original Annie in the Broadway musical Annie, during rehearsals. The show was a critical and commercial smash, and she became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She lost to co-star Dorothy Loudon—who played Miss Hannigan—but did receive the Theater World and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for her performance. In April 1978, she opened in London's West End production. She appeared several times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1977-79, on one occasion accompanied by Liberace. She also appeared more than once on the Mike Douglas Show, singing with Kristy McNichol, Stephanie Mills, Liberace and Don Rickles. She also appeared on Welcome Back Kotter, playing Arnold Horshack's younger sister.

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American Songbook at NJPAC TV Series2022Self

Ukraine: Answering the Call Poster

Ukraine: Answering the Call TV Special2022Self

Broadway & Beyond for Brewer Poster

Broadway & Beyond for Brewer TV Special2021Self

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Poster

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Documentary2021Self

The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!): A Benefit for York Theatre Poster

The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!): A Benefit for York Theatre TV Special2021Self

Save West Bank Cafe Poster

Save West Bank Cafe TV Special2020Self

Stars in the House Poster

Stars in the House TV Series2020Self

We Can Cook Too! Poster

We Can Cook Too! TV Series2018Guest Star

American Songbook at NJPAC Hosted by Michael Feinstein Poster

American Songbook at NJPAC Hosted by Michael Feinstein TV Series2017Self

Murphy Crib Poster

Murphy Crib Short Film2016Dr. Regina

Russian Broadway Shut Down Poster

Russian Broadway Shut Down Short Film2014Villager

Peace Aqua Poster

Peace Aqua Short Film2010Sloan

Show People with Paul Wontorek Poster

Show People with Paul Wontorek TV Series2010Self

The Battery's Down Poster

The Battery's Down TV Series2008Self

Belles Documentary2006

Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman Poster

Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman Documentary2003Self

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade Poster

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade TV Special2002Self

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade TV Special2000Self

The Wonderful World of Disney Poster

The Wonderful World of Disney TV Series1997Star-To-Be

The 50th Annual Tony Awards TV Special1996Self - Performer

The Daily Show Poster

The Daily Show TV Series1996Self

20/20 Wednesday Poster

20/20 Wednesday TV Series1994Self

The 41st Annual Tony Awards TV Special1987Self - Performer

Nightlife Poster

Nightlife TV Series1986Self

Jeopardy! Poster

Jeopardy! TV Series1984Self - celebrity contestant

Reading Rainbow Poster

Reading Rainbow TV Series1983Self

Broadway Plays Washington on Kennedy Center Tonight TV Special1982Self

Doug Henning: Magic on Broadway TV Special1982Self - Guest

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade TV Special1981Self

The 35th Annual Tony Awards TV Special1981Self - Performer

Christmas at Walt Disney World Poster

Christmas at Walt Disney World TV Special1978Self

Rainbow TV Movie1978Judy Garland

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade TV Special1977Self

The 31st Annual Tony Awards TV Special1977Self - Nominee & Performer

The Annie Christmas Show TV Special1977Little Orphan Annie

Standing Room Only Poster

Standing Room Only TV Series1976Self

Good Morning America Poster

Good Morning America TV Series1975Self - Guest

Welcome Back, Kotter Poster

Welcome Back, Kotter TV Series1975Doris Horshack

Dinah! TV Series1974Self

Moe and Joe TV Movie1974Julia Lambert

Great Performances Poster

Great Performances TV Series1971Self - Performer

All My Children Poster

All My Children TV Series1970Cookie

The Merv Griffin Show Poster

The Merv Griffin Show TV Series1962Self - singer-actress

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Series1962Self - Musical Guest

The Mike Douglas Show Poster

The Mike Douglas Show TV Series1961Self - Actress

Search for Tomorrow Poster

Search for Tomorrow TV Series1951Wendy Wilkins #1

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