Pamela Sue Martin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pamela Sue Martin
Pamela Sue Martin as Nancy Drew, 1977
Born	(1953-01-05) January 5, 1953 (age 71) Westport, Connecticut, US
Occupation	Actress author model
Years active	1968—present
Known for	The Poseidon Adventure The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries Dynasty To Find a Man Our Time
Spouse(s)	Jorge Brusch ​ (m. 1979⁠–⁠1980)​ Manuel Rojas ​ (m. 1982⁠–⁠1987)​ Bruce Allen ​ (m. 1990⁠–⁠1998)​
Children	1

Pamela Sue Martin (born January 5, 1953) is an American actress, who is best known for starring as Nancy Drew on the television series The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979) and as socialite Fallon Carrington Colby on the ABC soap opera Dynasty (1981–1984), winning a Bambi Award for the latter in 1984.

Early life, family and education

Pamela Sue was born in Westport, Connecticut.

Career

Martin began modeling at age 16 and appeared in The Poseidon Adventure in 1972, at age 19. More films followed, including Our Time and Buster and Billie.

At her manager's insistence, she began working in television. Later, her work as ABC-TV's Nancy Drew made her something of a teen idol. Initially, the ABC program alternated each week between The Nancy Drew Mysteries and The Hardy Boys Mysteries. In season 2, the shows were merged and renamed The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, which led to Nancy's role being reduced. This frustrated Martin, who left the series as a result. Her final appearance as Nancy aired on January 1, 1978. ..... In the magazine, she cited the merger of the two shows as her reason for quitting the series.

Martin portrayed feisty and spoiled heiress Fallon Carrington Colby on the ABC nighttime soap opera Dynasty from its debut in 1981 through to the end of the fourth season in 1984. After Martin left (of her own accord), the character was initially portrayed as "missing and presumed dead". The series recast the role with actress Emma Samms at the end of the fifth season in 1985.

Martin hosted Saturday Night Live on February 16, 1985. In the 2000s, she was artistic director of the Interplanetary Theater Group, in Idaho. Since then, she has worked sporadically in film and television.

Other activities

In the early 1980s, Martin enjoyed scuba diving, tennis and skiing. In 1984, Martin, who has long been involved in environmental causes, appeared in a public service announcement to help save pink dolphins in the Amazon River. The ad was directed by Clyde Lucas, who appeared on The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.

Personal life

Martin has spoken about her struggle with interstitial cystitis.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Pamela Sue Martin para niños