Lani O'Grady
Lani O'Grady | |
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| Born | Lanita Rose Agrati October 2, 1954 |
| Died | September 25, 2001 (aged 46) Valencia, California, US |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1969–1990 |
| Television | Eight Is Enough |
| Relatives | Don Grady (brother) |
Lani O'Grady (born Lanita Rose Agrati, October 2, 1954 – September 25, 2001) was an American actress and talent agent.[1] She is best remembered for her role as Mary Bradford, the eldest sister from Eight Is Enough.
Early life
O'Grady was born Lanita Rose Agrati in Walnut Grove, California to Mary B. Grady, a children's talent agent.[1] She was the sister of actor/musician Don Grady. Even as a youngster, she had a low-pitched voice.[2]
Career
O'Grady began acting at age 13 with a role in the television series
The following year, O'Grady landed the role of Mary Bradford in the series Eight Is Enough, and she changed her name to O'Grady.[2] She appeared in 112 episodes of the series. She also reprised the role of Mary Bradford in two Eight Is Enough television movies in 1987 and 1989.
After the series ended in 1981, O'Grady had a role in the 1982 television movie The Kid with the Broken Halo. Her last acting role was as Mrs. Kramer in Days of Our Lives in 1990.
Personal life and death
After suffering from
In December 1998, she entered the Thalians Mental Health Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for detoxification.[1]
O'Grady died at her home in
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | The High Chaparral | Penny | Episode: "Time of Your Life" |
| 1970 | Headmaster | Judy | Episode: "Count the Ways I Love You" |
| 1973 | The Delphi Bureau | Girl | Episode: "The Face That Never Was Project" |
| 1975 | Cage Without a Key | Noreen | TV movie |
| 1975 | Harry O | Jean Helen |
Episode: "Street Games" Episode: "Exercise in Fatality" |
| 1976 | Baby Blue Marine | Girl #2 | |
| 1976 | Massacre at Central High | Jane | |
| 1977 | The Hazing | Campus Girl | |
| 1977-1981 | Eight Is Enough | Mary Bradford | 112 episodes |
| 1979-1980 | The Love Boat | Maude Victor / Robin | 3 episodes |
| 1982 | Quincy, M.E. | Zanger's Customer | Uncredited, Episode: "Bitter Pill" |
| 1982 | The Kid with the Broken Halo | Julie McNulty | TV movie |
| 1987 | Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion | Mary Bradford | TV movie |
| 1989 | An Eight Is Enough Wedding | TV movie, (final film role) | |
| 1990 | Days of Our Lives | Mrs. Kramer | TV series |
References
- ^ a b c d "Lani O'Grady". Variety. 2001-10-01. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
- ^ a b c d e Mclellan, Dennis (2001-09-27). "Lani O'Grady, 46; Actress Played Daughter on TV's 'Eight Is Enough'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
- ^ Errico, Marcus (2002-01-16). "Coroner: "Eight Is Enough" Star OD'd". E! News. Archived from the original on March 9, 2018. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
External links
- Lani O'Grady at IMDb