Soleil Moon Frye
American actress Soleil Moon Frye found fame as a youngster as the star of "Punky Brewster" (NBC, 1984-88) before crafting a varied career in and around the entertainment industry as an adult. Born in Glendora, California, she made her screen debut at six in the television movie "Missing Children: A Mother's Story" (CBS, 1982), with Mare Winningham and Polly Holliday. A role opposite Ann-Margaret followed in "Who Will Love My Children?" (ABC, 1983). Other small roles came her way, including a guest appearance in "CHiPs" (NBC, 1977-83) and a role in "Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter" (ABC, 1984) playing the daughter of the famed comedian. Her life was altered forever, however, when she beat out seemingly every young actress in the country for the lead role on "Punky Brewster." As the orphan adopted by George Gaynes's Henry, she enjoyed a four-year run on the sitcom, which was a pet project of head of NBC Entertainment Brandon Tartikoff. When the show ended, she continued making television appearances on teen themed shows like "The Wonder Years" (ABC, 1988-93) and "Saved By the Bell" (NBC, 1989-92). Her work voicing Punky for various animated projects eventually led to what would become a second career as a voice actress. Frye would later provide voices for a number of projects, including "The Proud Family" (Disney Channel, 2001-05) and "Bratz" (Cartoon Network, 2005-08). After a memorable guest appearance on "Friends" (NBC, 1994-2004) playing a tiny, bullying love interest of Matt LeBlanc's Joey, she landed back on TV as a series regular. Frye joined the cast of the Melissa Joan Hart hit "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" (ABC, 1996-2003) for the show's last three seasons. She also tried her hand at directing with "Wild Horses" (1998), which she co-helmed with her half-brother Meeno Peluce, and the documentary "Sonny Boy" (2004), about her father's struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. After "Sabrina" ended, the actress largely turned to voice roles for a period after that while raising a family. She eventually returned to work in front of the camera, including hosting the home improvement show "Home Made Simple" (TLC/OWN, 2006- ) and guesting on "Hollywood Darlings" (Pop, 2017-18), a sitcom featuring fellow former child stars Jodie Sweetin, Christine Lakin, and Beverley Mitchell.
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Soleil Moon Frye
Filmography
Movies
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80% |
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The Cleaner | Kristi (Character) | - | 2021 |
76% |
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Kid 90 |
Self, Director, Producer |
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Staging Christmas | Lori (Character) | - | 2019 |
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Bratz Go to Paris: The Movie | Jade (Voice) | - | 2013 |
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Bratz Genie Magic | Unknown (Voice) | - | 2006 |
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Bratz: Rock Angelz | Jade (Voice) | - | 2005 |
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The Proud Family | Zoey (Voice) | - | 2005 |
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Alex in Wonder | Alissa (Character) | - | 2001 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Girls' Room | Casey (Character) | - | 2000 |
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I've Been Waiting For You | Kyra Thompson (Character) | - | 1998 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Killing Secret | Emily DeCapprio (Character) | - | 1997 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Motel Blue | Agent Kyle Rivers (Character) | - | 1997 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Mind Games | Becky Hanson (Character) | - | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Twisted Love | Sharon Stewart (Character) | - | 1995 |
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Piranha | Laura (Character) | - | 1995 |
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The St. Tammany Miracle | Julia (Character) | - | 1994 |
13% |
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Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings | Marcie (Character) | - | 1994 |
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Summertime Switch | Peggy - Head Cheerleader (Character) | - | 1994 |
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The Liars' Club | Gigi (Character) | - | 1993 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | You Ruined My Life | Minerva (Character) | - | 1987 |
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Invitation to Hell | Chrissy Winslow (Character) | - | 1984 |
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Who Will Love My Children? | Linda Fray (Character) | - | 1983 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Missing Children: A Mother's Story | Mary Elizabeth (Character) | - | 1982 |
TV
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No Score Yet | 28% | The Drew Barrymore Show | Guest | 2021 2023 |
57% | 74% | Punky Brewster |
Punky Brewster (Character), Executive Producer |
2021 2023 |
100% | 26% | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Zoey Howzer (Voice) | 2022-2023 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Rachael Ray | Guest | 2022 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Celebrity Family Feud | Guest | 2022 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Dr. Oz Show | Guest | 2021 |
No Score Yet | 11% | The View | Guest | 2013 2021 |
No Score Yet | 54% | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Guest | 2021 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen | Guest | 2012-2013 2021 |
No Score Yet | 42% | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Guest | 2021 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hollywood Darlings | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2017-2018 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Home Made Simple | Host | 2013-2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | FABLife | Host | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Talk | Guest | 2011 2013-2014 |
No Score Yet | 62% | Mistresses | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2014 |
No Score Yet | 84% | Robot Chicken | Unknown (Guest Voice) | 2009 2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Chew | Guest | 2012-2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Planet Sheen | Aseefa (Voice) | 2010-2013 |
No Score Yet | 40% | The Proud Family | Zoey Howzer (Voice) | 2001-2004 |
No Score Yet | 67% | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Roxie King (Character) | 2000-2003 |
33% | No Score Yet | Grown Ups | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1999 |
78% | 93% | Friends | Katie (Guest Star) | 1999 |
30% | No Score Yet | Working | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1999 |
No Score Yet | 84% | The Ren & Stimpy Show | Susan Fout (Guest Voice) | 1993 |
No Score Yet | 57% | Saved by the Bell | Robin (Guest Star) | 1992 |
No Score Yet | 88% | The Wonder Years | Mimi Detweiler (Guest Star) | 1990 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Punky Brewster | Penelope "Punky" Brewster (Character) | 1984-1988 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | It's Punky Brewster | Unknown (Voice) | 1985-1986 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Diff'rent Strokes | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1985 |