FACT SHEET


Full Name: Deborah Jenssen

Season/s on Solid Gold: 1980 - end of 1984 season

Birthdate and zodiac sign: November 15, Scorpio

Eye/hair color: Hazel, dark brown

Height: 5'6"

Born (city/state): Rochester, New York

Raised (city/state): same until 17 yrs. old

Parents/siblings: 2 brothers 1/2 sister

Marital Status: Married

Education: college: Boston Conservatory of Music (dance major) voice: Ron Anderson, acting: Bill Sorrells, Milton Katsales, Alan Rich

Current occupation: Business partner & mom

Took first dance class at age: 3 -- Ballet, tap and Jazz

Dance subjects studied: ballet, point, modern, jazz and flamingo

Which dance studios/companies, etc. have you trained with? In Boston, a modern company called "Danny Sloan and Friends" in L.A.: "Duprees" with Joe Bennett, and also a company with Lester Wilson in L.A.

Favorite dance subject: Jazz, funky... and Classical

Interests other than dance: Singing. I lived in Europe for 4 1/2 yrs--had a record contract there and recorded 2 singles in Milano and toured Italy with the "Deborah Jenssen Band" The music I like to sing is R&B (a little more on the Blues side).

Message to your Solid Gold fans: It has been and still is the greatest thrill to have been an inspiration to all of you. Thank you!