Char Fontane was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Punisher (1989), Supertrain (1979), and Barnaby Jones (1973).
Personal and Family Life
Char Fontane was born as Kerry Charae Fontane on January 12, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. She was the daughter of singer Tony Fontane and actress Carol West. Throughout her life, she married three times; her spouses included Sergio Consani and Robert Mitchell, with whom she eventually divorced. Char had a son named Shaun Fontane.
Career
Char began her acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in various sitcoms and television shows. She gained recognition for her performances and continued acting until her retirement in the late 1980s. Some of her notable roles included appearances in popular series such as The Love Boat and Nero Wolfe.
Death and Legacy
Char Fontane passed away on April 1, 2007, in Marietta, Georgia, after battling breast cancer. Her work in the entertainment industry, though brief, left a mark on the fans of the shows and films she was part of. She is remembered for her contribution to television during her active years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Night the Bridge Fell Down | 1980-09-06 | Dee |
| The Punisher | 1989-10-05 | Laurie Silver |
| Express to Terror | 1979-02-07 | Cindy Chappel |
| Too Much | 1987-06-01 | Dr. Finkel |
| Joe and Valerie | 1978-04-24 | Valerie Sweetzer |
| Nero Wolfe | 1981-01-16 | Violet Crown |
| Sweepstakes | 1979-01-26 | |
| The Love Boat | 1977-09-24 | Stephanie Chapman |
| Pearl | 1978-11-16 | Shirley |
| Barnaby Jones | 1973-01-28 | Candy Harper |
| Love, American Style | 1969-09-29 | Lolita |
| The F.B.I. | 1965-09-19 | |
| Banyon | 1972-09-15 | Helena Baxter |
| Supertrain | 1979-02-07 | Cindy Chappel |