Louanne Sirota, also known as simply Louanne (born January 20, 1970), is an American actress and singer. She played the title role in ''

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'' in the 2nd National Company in

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in 1979. At the time, she was the youngest ever picked for the role. After her breakthrough in the film ''

Oh, God! Book II ''Oh, God! Book II'' is a 1980 American comedy film and a sequel to the film '' Oh, God!'' (1977). It was directed by Gilbert Cates, and stars George Burns, Suzanne Pleshette, David Birney and Louanne Sirota. Joyce Brothers and Hugh Downs als ...

'', she was nominated for a

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for Best Actress in 1981. She went on to play Annie again in the 1st National Company in 1981 for which she became the youngest recipient of the

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for outstanding performance in 1981. She also acted as a wise-beyond-her-years Iowa teenager in the short-lived comedy-drama ''

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'' on ABC. She was seen as herself in the 2006 documentary ''

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'', about the women who have played orphans in ''Annie''. Other awards in 1980: * Academy of Family Films and Family Television - Best Actress for ''Oh God Book II'' *

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- Award of Excellence for Most Promising Actress for ''Oh God Book II'' *

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- Golden Scroll Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement for ''Oh God Book II''

Filmography

As Louanne

* '' Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show'' (TV) (1978) as Louanne * ''

The Long Days of Summer ''The Long Days of Summer'' is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film and a sequel to ''When Every Day Was the Fourth of July'' (1978). Taking place one year later, the story follows now 13-year-old Danny (Ronnie Scribner, taking over the ...

'' (1980) (TV) as Sarah * ''

'' (1980) (Film) as Tracy Richards * '' The Last Song'' (1980) (TV) as Abby Newman * '' Aloha Paradise'' (1 episode, 1981) * ''

Mork & Mindy ''Mork & Mindy'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 14, 1978, to May 27, 1982. A spin-off after a highly successful episode of ''Happy Days'', "My Favorite Orkan", it starred Robin Williams as Mork, an extraterrest ...

'' (1 episode, 1981) as Miss Geezba * ''

The Love Boat ''The Love Boat'' is an American romantic comedy/drama television series that aired on ABC from 1977 to 1986; in addition, four three-hour specials aired in 1986, 1987, and 1990. The series was set on the luxury passenger cruise ship MS ''Pac ...

'' (1 episode, 1982) as Lybie Warner * ''

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' is a 1954 American musical film, directed by Stanley Donen, with music by Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and choreography by Michael Kidd. The screenplay, by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, and Do ...

'' (1 episode, 1983) as Jenny Barrett * '' Missing Pieces'' (1983) (TV) as Valerie Scott * ''

'' (2 seasons, 1983-1984) as Shelby Armstrong * ''

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'' (TV) (Chuck Barris Show) (1986) as Louanne * '' True Confessions'' (1 episode, 1986) * ''

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'' (1 episode, 1987) as Sandy Gillian * ''Cowboy Joe'' 1987 as Isabelle Tidmunk * '' A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon'' (1988) (film) as Suzie Middleburg

As Louanne Sirota

* '' McBride: It's Murder, Madam'' (2005) (TV) as Forensics Officer * ''Detective'' (2005) (TV) as Judith Pallacio * '' McBride: Requiem'' (2006) (TV) as Forensics Officer * '' Accidentally in Love'' (2011) (TV) as Mama Crowne

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