Marilu Henner Bio, Wiki, Age, Spouse, Diet, Taxi, Books, and Net Worth

Marilu Henner Bio | Wiki

Marilu Henner is an American singer, podcaster, radio host, author, actress, and producer. She is well-known for her role in the sitcom, Taxi, Evening Shade (1990–1994), and The Man Who Loved Women (1983).

Marilu Henner Age

She was born on April 6, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Marilu is 71 years old.

Marilu Henner Height

She is a woman of above-average stature. Marilu’s height is 5 ft 7 in ( approx. 1.7m ).

Marilu Henner Family

She is a local of Chicago, IL, in the USA. Marilu is the daughter of Loretta Callis, her mother, and Joseph Henner, her father. Marilu’s father passed on at the age of 52 years after suffering a heart attack while her mother passed away at the age of 58 years following her battle with arthritis. Initially, her family surname was Pudlowski before his father and his brothers decided to change their name to Henner for business purposes. Additionally, she was raised along with her young brother Lorin.

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Marilu Henner Spouse | Husband

She got married to her spouse Michael Brown 0n December 21, 2006. Marilu’s husband is also an actor known for his role in The Insider (2004), and Access Daily (2010). Moreso, her husband is also a survivor of both lung cancer and bladder cancer. However, this is not the first marriage union for Marilu.

She was previously married to Robert Lieberman between June 1990 to June 2001. Furthermore, she shares two sons, Nick and Joe from her marriage with Robert. Prior to her marriage with Robert, Marilu was married to Frederic Forrest between 1980 to 1982.

Marilu Henner Education | Grease

She earned her high school diploma from Madonna High School. Marilu later enrolled at the University of Chicago. While schooling in Chicago, she originated the role of Marty in the Kingstone mines production of Grease in 1971.

Marilu Henner Taxi

During her career as an actress, Marilu secured the role of casting as taxi driver Ellaine O’Connor Nardo for 114 episodes in the sitcom series, Taxi. Additionally, the sitcom is based on a fictional Sunshine Cab Company with drivers viewing their taxi job as temporary apart from Alex Reiger. Moreso, Marilu(Elaine) is portrayed as a single mother working at an art gallery as a receptionist.

Marilu Henner Diet

Her parents died in their 50s’. Therefore, Marilu has been an advocate of eating and living healthy. Additionally, she came up with a diet as a result of her experience of being overweight and feeling suffocated by poor health. Additionally, she encouraged her followers to develop a sense of their body needs while avoiding a quick fix to dieting.

Moreso, she has also recommended detoxification for people who want to be on diet. Additionally, Marilu’s diet is based on ten principles including reducing the intake of fat, limiting or eliminating red meat, replacing processed sugar with natural alternatives, avoiding dairy products, getting enough sleep, eliminating nicotine and caffeine from your system, etc.

Marilu Henner Movies And Tv Shows

During her decade-plus career as an actress, Marilu has secured acting roles in both movies and Tv shows. Some of the movies that Marilu has been a cast member of include Between the Lines(1977), Hammett(1982), Perfect(1985), Chains of Gold(1991), Noises Off(1992), Enemies of Laughter(2000), Life with Dog(2018), etc.

Not only has she been a cast member in the movies but also in the Tv shows such as Taxi(1978-1983), Stark(1985), Ladykillers(1988), Cybill(1995), Titanic(1996), The Comeback(2005), Grey’s Anatomy(2011), Dancing with the Stars(2016), Unforgettable(2011), A Kiss Before Christmas(2021), Haunted By Murder: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery(2022), etc.

Marilu Henner Books

She has also authored books some based on dieting and healthy living. Some of the books that Marilu has authored include:

  • Changing Normal: How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer(April 2016),.
  • The 30 Day Total Health Makeover: Everything You Need to Do to Change Your Body, Your Health, and Your Life in 30 Amazing Days(September 2010).
  • Party Hearty: Hot, Sexy, Have-a-Blast Food & Fun All Year Round(February 2011).
  • I Refuse to Raise a Brat(September 2010),.
  • Healthy Kids: Help Them Eat Smart and Stay Active–For Life(January 2012), etc.

Marilu Henner Health Problems | Brain Tumor

She has hyperthymesia, a condition that makes people to be able to remember an abnormally large number of their life experiences in vivid detail. This health problem makes Marilu to remember specific details of virtually every day of her life since she was a kid. However, she does not have brain tumor or any other related health problem.

Marilu Henner Net Worth

She has been working as an author, actress, and podcaster for at least three decades. therefore, there are no lingering doubts whatsoever that Marilu has been able to accumulate a decent fortune over the years. Marilu’s net worth is $13 million.

How Old Is Marilu Henner

She is 71 years old. Marilu was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States on April 6, 1952.

Did Marilu Henner Have A Stroke

No, however, she was diagnosed with hyperthymesia, a total memory recall where she may account details of virtually every day of her life since she was a child.

Is Marilu Henner Married

Yes, she has been married to her husband Michael Brown since December 2006.

Marilu Henner Social Media Handle

Twitter: @TheRealMarilu