Andrea McArdle
Actor
Born November 5, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Andrea McArdle (born November 5, 1963) is an American singer and actress best known for originating the role of Annie in the Broadway musical Annie. McArdle was born in Philadelphia. While studying dance as a child, she was spotted by a talent agent who got her work in a number of television commercials, which led to her two-and-a-half year stint on the soap opera Search for Tomorrow. She also appeared on Al Alberts Showcase, a local televised talent show in Philadelphia.
Filmography
Stars in the House
Self
On Broadway
Self (archive footage)
Russian Broadway Shut Down
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Doatsey Mae
Broadway's Lost Treasures
Annie (segment "Annie")
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
Self
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
Annie
Star-To-Be
Reading Rainbow
Self - Narrator (voice)
Christmas at Walt Disney World
Self
Rainbow
Judy Garland
Welcome Back, Kotter
Doris Horshack
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Search for Tomorrow
Wendy Wilkins