Laurie Walters Slade is an American retired actress, best known for playing Joanie Bradford on Eight Is Enough which aired from 1977 until 1981 on ABC. She is also known for her key role in the hit 1973 film, The Harrad Experiment and its sequel.
Career
Walters gained early notice by starring opposite Don Johnson in The Harrad Experiment, a sexual revolution film that was a surprise hit in 1973. After her five year run as second-oldest daughter, Joanie, on Eight is Enough, she made guest appearances on a number of television series through the 1980s, such as Cheers and Highway to Heaven, as well as on two Eight Is Enough reunion specials. Walters has not acted on television since 1993.
In 2005 it was reported that Walters was in charge of film acquisitions for a subscription-based film service called Ironweed Films.
Walters has acted in plays in the Southern California area and directed theater productions in Ojai, California, under her married name, Laurie Walters Slade.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1973Sheila Grove1973Warlock MoonJenny Macallister / Ghost Bride1974Harrad SummerSheila Grove1999The Wisdom Tree (voice)
Television Year Title Role Notes1972Karen DiemusTV film1975CannonEllenTV series1975Returning HomeWilma ParishTV film1975Callie"Ladies Day"1975Happy DaysSusan"A Date with Fonzie"1977InsightKatie Werner"I Want to Die"1977-1981Eight Is EnoughJoanie BradfordMain role1978Roberta Potter1 episode1980Laura Rogers1 episode1981Fantasy IslandLisa Bergmann1 episode1982Fantasy IslandHarriet Wilson1 episode1985Hollywood BeatDiane"Girls, Girls, Girls"1985CheersJacqueline Bisset"Bar Bet"1987DuetAmanda"Overture", "Prelude"1987Highway to HeavenMichelle Raines"Man's Best Friend: Parts 1 & 2"1987Eight Is Enough: A Family ReunionJoanie BradfordTV film1988JaneTV film1989An Eight Is Enough WeddingJoanie BradfordTV film1990ColumboHelen Ashcroft"Murder in Malibu"1990DragnetSara Tilson"Living Victim"1993Evening ShadeMrs. Norris"Private School"
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