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Donna Pescow

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Donna Pescow
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Donna Pescow was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from New York's prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). Shortly after graduation, she was cast as Annette in the iconic film Saturday Night Fever (1977) that launched her career. For her performance, Ms. Pescow was nominated for Best Supporting Actress by the New York Film Critics Circle.

Shortly after that, Donna starred in the popular sitcom Angie (1979). Her work on the sitcom garnered her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series and a People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite Female Performer on a New Television Program. In addition, she starred in the long running sitcom Out of This World (1987) and the popular sitcom Even Stevens (2000) for which she was nominated for three Emmy Awards.

Her career spans four decades of work in the theatre, on screen and on television. She remains a constant presence in the world of entertainment.
BornMarch 24
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      • 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
    Saturday Night Fever
    6.8
    • Annette
    • 1977
    Even Stevens (2000)
    Even Stevens
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Eileen Stevens
    • Bubbie Rose
    Joe Alaskey, Maureen Flannigan, Doug McClure, and Donna Pescow in Out of This World (1987)
    Out of This World
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Donna Garland
    John Hurt, Wayne Crawford, and Karen Kopins in Jake Speed (1986)
    Jake Speed
    4.9
    • Wendy
    • 1986

    Credits

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    Actress



    • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
      Grey's Anatomy
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Patty Best
      • 2024
    • Still Here Hollywood Podcast (2024)
      Still Here Hollywood Podcast
      7.4
      Podcast Series
      • Donna Pescow
      • 2024
    • John Travolta in Capital One Quicksilver: Holiday Night Fever (2023)
      Capital One Quicksilver: Holiday Night Fever
      8.1
      Video
      • Annette
      • 2023
    • Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Robin de Jesus, Dan Stevens, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Annaleigh Ashford, and Kumail Nanjiani in Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
      Welcome to Chippendales
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Bridget
      • 2022
    • Orange Sherbet (2022)
      Orange Sherbet
      Short
      • Mimi
      • 2022
    • Gabrielle Union and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
      Truth Be Told
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Esta Turney
      • 2021
    • Carol of the Bells (2019)
      Carol of the Bells
      7.5
      • Jackie
      • 2019
    • Grant Gustin in The Flash (2014)
      The Flash
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Dr. Sharon Finkel
      • 2017–2018
    • Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Damon Wayans Jr., Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, and Jake Johnson in New Girl (2011)
      New Girl
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Priscilla
      • 2017
    • George Hamilton, Shelley Long, Patrick Muldoon, and Ashley Scott in Holiday Road Trip (2013)
      Holiday Road Trip
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Margaret
      • 2013
    • Susan Olsen and Bruce Vilanch in Child of the '70s (2012)
      Child of the '70s
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Anna Perdente
      • 2012
    • Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson in Operation Cupcake (2012)
      Operation Cupcake
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • Sheila
      • 2012
    • Dana Delany in Body of Proof (2011)
      Body of Proof
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Maria Sanella
      • 2012
    • Cold Case (2003)
      Cold Case
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Nancy Kent '10
      • 2010
    • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
      The Sopranos
      9.2
      TV Series
      • Donna Parisi
      • 2007

    Director



    • Raven-Symoné in That's So Raven (2003)
      That's So Raven
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Even Stevens (2000)
      Even Stevens
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2001–2002
    • Bruce Davison, Zachary Bostrom, Molly Cheek, and Carol-Ann Merrill in Harry and the Hendersons (1991)
      Harry and the Hendersons
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1993

    Soundtrack



    • Even Stevens (2000)
      Even Stevens
      7.6
      TV Series
      • performer: "Sixth Period", "There'll Be No Award... You Missed a Day of School."
      • performer: "I've Got the Music in Me"
      • 2000–2002
    • Rainbow (1978)
      Rainbow
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Soundtrack ("Judy")
      • 1978

    Videos2

    Even Stevens Movie-SuperChair
    Clip 1:27
    Even Stevens Movie-SuperChair
    Carol of the Bells
    Trailer 1:38
    Carol of the Bells
    Carol of the Bells
    Trailer 1:38
    Carol of the Bells

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Donna Pescow Zelonka
    • Height
      • 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
    • Born
      • March 24
      • Brooklyn, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Arnold Shepard ZelonkaNovember 1987 - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Jack Casey Zelonka
    • Other works
      Commercial for Glock Firearms - Played convenience store clerk.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      She did not gain weight for her role in Saturday Night Fever (1977), however she lost 15 lbs. before the iconic film's release.
    • Quotes
      I don't think you can ever perceive this sort of lightning in a bottle, I think they were hoping it would do at least well enough to make it's money back. Then, suddenly, it became so popular it took on a whole other life.
    • Trademark
        Short stature

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    • Where was Donna Pescow born?
      Brooklyn, New York, USA
    • How tall is Donna Pescow?
      5 feet 1 inch, or 1.55 meters
    • What is Donna Pescow known for?
      Saturday Night Fever, Jake Speed, Out of This World, and Even Stevens
    • Is Donna Pescow married?
      Yes, to Arnold Shepard Zelonka since November 1987
    • Does Donna Pescow have children?
      Yes, 1 child, Jack Casey Zelonka

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