Jamie Luner

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Jamie Luner
Born
Jamie Michelle Luner

(1971-05-12) May 12, 1971 (age 52)
OccupationActress
Years active1987–present

Jamie Michelle Luner (born May 12, 1971) is an American actress, producer, voiceover artist and chef. She made her first debut with a role on Growing Pains (1987-1990), which led to her performance as Cindy Lubbock on the ABC sitcom Just the Ten of Us (1988-1990).

Luner rose to prominence with her roles as Peyton Richards on Savannah (1996-1997), Lexi Sterling on Melrose Place (1997-1999) and Rachel Burke on Profiler (1997-2000). More recently, Luner portrayed Liza Colby on the ABC soap opera All My Children (2009-2011) and Cassie Siletti on Murder in the First (2015-2016). Luner is also well known for her lead roles in many Lifetime movies.

Career[edit]

1975–1994[edit]

Luner made her first television show appearance when she landed the role as Sheena 'Woo Woo' Berkowitz in the hit sitcom Growing Pains (1987–1990). Although she was cast in only one episode to play one of three prom dates of main character Mike Seavers who was played by Kirk Cameron, she was often referenced throughout the rest of the series.[1]

1994–2000[edit]

In 1994, Luner expanded her education and passion for cooking and joined the Epicurean School of Culinary Arts which taught classical French cuisine in Los Angeles, California.

"I grew up in a very food-oriented family, a lot of cooking, a lot of eating, and I have a passion for it, so I put myself through culinary school."[2]

2000–2020[edit]

She went on to guest star in the police procedural crime drama Criminal Minds (2013) with Matthew Gray Gubler and Shemar Moore.[3]

Between 2015–2016 Luner landed a recurring role as Cassie Siletti in Murder in the First with Currie Graham, Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson. At first, she had only been signed on for two episodes, but once producer Steven Bochco saw the chemistry on screen between her and Graham, they became the 'television couple to watch' and producers decided to keep her on for the entirety of the next season.

"It was exciting to watch Bochco expand my storyline with Currie Graham, and I am so blessed to have worked with him. It is a rare experience when you get an acting partner that you're so in sync with. Showing up that way raises the bar."[4]

In 2016 she played the lead character in A Mother's Revenge (aka Trial), and a year later she played the protagonist in A Lover Betrayed (2017) with Maurice Benard.[5]

2020 – present[edit]

In 2019, Luner produced her first movie, The Christmas High Note (2020), for which she also starred as lead, and both wrote her first song and performed it in the movie. This movie premiered to high numbers on "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" holiday lineup that year.[6]

Appearances[edit]

Luner was on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on December 17, 1996 with 39th President Jimmy Carter and William Hurt.[7]

In 1997, she was invited to The Rosie O'Donnell Show with eponymous host Rosie O'Donnell.[8] That same year she was invited to the syndicated radio talk show Loveline.[9]

The following year she was invited back to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno alongside William Shatner.[10]

In 2009, Luner was invited to attend the talk show The View, and was interviewed about her roles on Melrose Place and All my Children by the hosts including Joy Behar and Sherri Shephard, Whoopi Goldberg.[11]

Business ventures[edit]

After learning of the acclaimed teaching of Bob Proctor from The Secret, Jamie began attending several of his live global events. Bob soon became her trusted friend and mentor. Thanking him with a box of her peanut butter squares, Bob unexpectedly proclaimed on stage that they were the best things he's ever tasted.[12]

Theater[edit]

Luner was cast in the musical Li'l Abner, based on the comic strip Li'l Abner by Al Capp.[13] It was produced by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander at the UCLA Theater.

Filmography[edit]

TV and Series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1987–1990 Growing Pains Cindy / Kara Daye / Sheena Berkowitz 4 episodes
1988–1990 Just the Ten of Us Cindy Lubbock Main cast, 47 episodes
1992 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures Roxanne TV pilot
Married with Children Gerri Episode: "Frat Chance"
1993 Reasonable Doubts Tiffany Beaman Episode: "Crumbling Systems"
1994 Rebel Highway Sabrina Masterson Episode: "Confessions of a Sorority Girl"
Diagnosis Murder Kimmy Marlowe Episode: "The Last Laugh: Part One"
1996–1997 Savannah Peyton Richards Main cast, 34 episodes
1997–1999 Melrose Place Lexi Sterling Main cast (seasons 6–7), 58 episodes
1999–2000 Profiler Rachel Burke Title character (season 4), 20 episodes
2000 The Pretender Rachel Burke Episode: "Spin Doctor" (Profiler crossover)
The Drew Carey Show Jenny Episode: "Drew and Kate Become Friends"
2001 The Outer Limits Dr. Candace Maguire Episode: "Mind Reacher"
That's Life Samantha Richardson 3 episodes
2002 CSI: Miami Nikki Olson Episode: "Breathless"
2003–2004 10-8: Officers on Duty Senior Deputy Ryan Layne 8 episodes
2004 NCIS Amanda Reed / Lt. Cmdr. Hamilton Voss Episode: "Dead Man Talking"
2006 The War at Home Jodi Episode: "Three's Company"
2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Elizabeth Rodriguez Episode: "Lying Down with Dogs"
2009–2011 All My Children Liza Colby Main cast, 312 episodes
2012 Supernatural Annie Hawkins Episode: "Of Grave Importance"
2013 Criminal Minds Madison Riley Episode: "Magnum Opus"
The Glades Willa Garbett Episode: "Happy Trails"
2014 Two and a Half Men Tracy Episode: "Lotta Delis in Little Armenia"
True Blood Amanda H-Vamp Episode: "Death Is Not the End"
Heartbreakers Teresa Stone Miniseries, Episode: "Losing My Religion"
2015 Better Call Saul Dreamy Woman Episode: "Mijo"
Code Black Candace Clark Episode: "Cardiac Support"
2015–2016 Murder in the First Cassie Siletti Recurring role, 20 episodes

Film[edit]

Feature and made-for-TV film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter? Diana Moffitt TV movie
1994 Moment of Truth: Cradle of Conspiracy Donna TV movie
Confessions of a Sorority Girl Sabrina Masterson Showtime
Tryst Mindy TV movie
The St. Tammany Miracle Lootie TV movie
1999 Friends & Lovers Model TV movie
The Force Stacey Tv movie
2000 Sacrifice Naomi Cohen TV movie
2002 Warrior Eldoran's Girl TV movie
2003 Threshold Dr. Savannah Bailey TV movie
2005 Blind Injustice Diana Scott TV movie
Stranger in My Bed Sara Hansen TV movie
2006 The Perfect Marriage Marianne Danforth / Annie Grayson TV movie
The Suspect Beth James TV movie
2007 Nuclear Hurricane Linda TV movie
2009 Heat Wave Dr. Kate Jansen TV movie
Trust Sandra TV movie
2012 Walking the Halls Holly Benson TV movie
Stalked at 17 Toni Marshall TV movie
2013 The Perfect Boss Jessica Slate TV movie
Out of Reach Dianne TV movie
The Cheating Pact Ms. Walters TV movie
2015 The Wrong Girl Ashley Allen TV movie
The Bride He Bought Online Rihanne Lindstrom Lifetime
2016 A Mother's Revenge Jennifer Clarke TV movie
Trial Jennifer Clarke TV movie
2017 A Lover Betrayed Tess Nolans TV movie
2018 Deadly Runaway Suzanne Dolittle TV movie
2019 My Adventures with Santa La Befana Universal Pictures
Tell Me I Love You Julie Indie
2020 The Christmas High Note Rachel Carter TV movie, also produced
2021 Lost & Found in Rome Diana Jensen TV movie, also produced
2023 Valley of Love Television film, producer
I'm with Me Television film, producer
For Better or Worse Jessa Putman TV movie

Producer[edit]

Year Title Notes
2020 The Christmas High Note TV movie
2021 Lost & Found in Rome TV movie
2023 Valley of Love Television film
I'm with Me Television film
For Better or Worse TV movie

References[edit]

  1. ^ StartTV Staff (November 6, 2018). "How They Got Their Start: Jamie Luner". StartTV. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Levinsky, Mara (October 16, 2017). "Catching up with Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Roots, Kimberly (January 23, 2013). "What to Watch Wednesday: A Horror Story Ends, Arrow Vs. Diggle, Necessary Roughness and More". TVLine. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Doe, John (September 7, 2016). "Jamie Luner on possible Savannah reunion". YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  5. ^ KTLA 5 (September 9, 2017). "Jamie Luner & Maurice Benard Chat About Boxing, Candy & 'A Lover Betrayed'". YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Highman, Kari (December 22, 2020). "Lifetime's 'The Christmas High Note' Starring Jamie Luner & Johnny Messner, See Trailer & Full Cast List". Feeling the Vibe Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes (1996-1999)". Wikipedia. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ^ O'Donnell, Rosie (July 26, 2022). "Jamie Luner Interview - ROD show, Season 2 Episode 36, 1997". YouTube. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  9. ^ LoveLine (July 30, 2030). "LoveLine (TV Show) #144 (feat. Jamie Luner)". YouTube. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes (2000-2009)". Wikipedia. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Soapoperasource (April 24, 2009). "AMC's Jamie Luner (Liza Colby) on The View". YouTube. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Swersky, Clive (February 2, 2017). "How Bob Proctor's Favorite Cookies Made By Jamie Luner Ended Up on Alive with Clive". Alive with Clive. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Morgan, Terry (February 7, 2008). "Li'l Abner". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

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