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Maddie Corman

Movie Actress

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Confident Generous Creative Warm-Hearted Passionate Natural Leader

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1970-08-15
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She really started making a name for herself in the 1980s with standout roles in Seven Minutes in Heaven and Some Kind of Wonderful, two films that helped define her early career. Over the years, she continued to build an impressive filmography, appearing in projects like Lullaby, Dear Dumb Diary, and even the heartfelt documentary A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. But before all the fame, she actually made her television debut back in 1985 on an ABC Afterschool Special called “I Want to Go Home,” where she starred alongside a young Seth Green—quite the memorable start. As life went on, she found personal happiness too, marrying Jace Alexander in 1998, and together they’ve built a beautiful family with three children. Her journey—from that first TV role to becoming a respected presence on screen—shows just how much dedication and talent she’s brought to her craft over the decades.

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She’s had some great roles over the years, showing off her talent on a variety of popular shows. You might have seen her on Law & Order, where she brought a lot of depth to her character, or in the beloved series All American Girl, which really highlighted her range. And let’s not forget her appearances on the HBO comedy Tracey Takes On…—those were definitely standout moments in her career. She’s one of those performers who just makes every scene better, and honestly, it’s always exciting to see what she does next.

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