Bernard, Crystal 1959–

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BERNARD, Crystal 1959–

PERSONAL

Full name, Crystal Lynn Bernard; born September 30, 1959, in Garland (some sources say Dallas), TX; daughter of Jerry Wayne (a Southern Baptist minister) and Gaylon Bernard; sister of Robyn Bernard (an actress and singer). Education: Attended Baylor University. Avocational Interests: Car racing.

Addresses:

Agent—IFA Talent Agency, 8730 Sunset Blvd., Suite 490, Los Angles, CA 90069.

Career:

Actress, singer, and songwriter. Bernard's songs have been recorded by singers such as Debbie Winans, Angie Winans, Paula Abdul, and Tracy Spencer; appeared in television commercials, including Parkay margarine, 1997; spokesperson for Q Sports Clubs, c. mid–1990s, and O Premium Waters, Phoenix, AZ, 2001—. Participated in Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix, 1993.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Julie, Young Doctors in Love, Twentieth Century–Fox, 1982.

Carrie Brown, Master Ninja II, 1984.

Courtney, Slumber Party Massacre II (also known as Don't Let Go), Embassy, 1987.

Jean MacLemore, Gideon, 1999.

Cheryl, Jackpot, Sony Pictures Classics, 2001.

Television Appearances; Series:

K. C. Cunningham, a recurring role, Happy Days, ABC, 1982–83.

Amy Tompkins, It's a Living, syndicated, 1985–89.

Helen Chappel Scarpacci Hackett, Wings, NBC, 1990–97.

Television Appearances; Movies:

Anne Marie Conklin, High School U.S.A., NBC, 1983.

Marty, Without Her Consent (also known as A Matter of Trust), NBC, 1990.

Julie Weston, When Will I Be Loved?, NBC, 1990.

Dol Bonner, Lady against the Odds (also known as Dol Bonner and Hand in the Glove), NBC, 1992.

Lisa Porter, Miracle Child (also known as Miracle at Clements Pond), NBC, 1993.

Susan Warfield, As Good as Dead, USA Network, 1995.

Title role, Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story, ABC, 1996.

Allison Bevens, A Face to Kill For, USA Network, 1999.

Marie Foley, The Secret Path (also known as The Silent Path), CBS, 1999.

Melissa Brennan, To Love, Honor, and Betray, ABC, 1999.

Beth Sawtelle, Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus, Hallmark Channel, 2004.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Bob Hope Presents the Ladies of Laughter, NBC, 1992.

Fantasies of the Stars, NBC, 1994.

Cohost, Bob Hope's Young Comedians Making America Laugh (also known as Young Comedians: Making America Laugh), NBC, 1994.

All–Star TV Censored Mega Bloopers, NBC, 1996.

Host, CMT Labor Day Top 100, CMT, 1997.

Herself, Celebrity Homes, E! Entertainment Television, 1999.

Herself, The Happy Days 30, ABC, 2004.

Television Appearances; Awards Presentations:

The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Presentation, Fox, 1991.

Cohost, A Word from Our Sponsor (also known as The International Andy Awards), NBC, 1992.

The Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards, ABC, 1994.

Presenter, The 1994 Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 1994.

The Golden Globe's 50th Anniversary Celebration, NBC, 1994.

The 29th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1994.

Cohost, The Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards, ABC, 1995.

Presenter, The 31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1996.

The 23rd Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1996.

Host, 32nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, 1997.

Presenter, 34th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, 1999.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Anne Marie Conklin, High School U.S.A., NBC, 1983, (with different cast), NBC, 1984.

Shelly, Chameleons (also known as Best Kept Secrets and Strange Bedfellows), NBC, 1989.

Lorelei, Hot Prospects, CBS, 1989.

Cohost, Do It Yourself TV, NBC, 1990.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Kelly, "Hot Muffins," Gimme a Break, NBC, 1982.

"The Two Princes," Dynasty, ABC, 1982.

Ally Miller, "The Devil Stick/Touch and Go," Fantasy Island, ABC, 1983.

"Long Time No See/The Bear Essence/Kisses and Makeup," The Love Boat, ABC, 1983.

Kerry Brown, "State of the Union," The Master, NBC, 1984.

"Ace Takes the Test/The Counterfeit Couple/The Odd Triple," The Love Boat, ABC, 1985.

Guest, Win, Lose, or Draw, NBC, 1988.

Liz Schaefer, "The Courtship of Nicole's Father," My Two Dads, NBC, 1989.

"A Proper Stranger," Paradise, CBS, 1989.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, NBC, 1990, 1991.

Herself, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, syndicated, 1996.

Herself, "Secretary's Day," Just Shoot Me!, NBC, 1997.

Guest, Politically Incorrect, 1999.

Herself, House Beautiful, 2000.

Live with Regis and Kelly, 2001.

Lisa Christie, "The Ring," According to Jim, ABC, 2003.

Also appeared as guest, Open Mike with Mike Bullard.

Television Work; Movies:

Title song performer, When Will I Be Loved?, NBC, 1990.

Stage Appearances:

Crimes of the Heart, Falcon Theatre, Los Angeles, 1999.

Title role, Annie Get Your Gun, Marquis Theatre, New York City, 2001.

Major Tours:

Title role, Annie Get Your Gun, U.S. cities, 2001.

RECORDINGS

Albums:

The Girl Next Door, River North, 1996.

Don't Touch Me There, River North, 1999.

Sang the duet "I Wanna Take Forever Tonight" with Peter Cetera.

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

People, November 22, 1993, p. 69.

Texas Monthly, January, 1997, p. 52.

TV Guide, May 11, 1991, p. 10; November 23, 1996, p. 8.

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