The American actress Markie Post was born on 4th November 1950 in California, United States. Her parents’ names are Marylee Post and Richard F. Post, and she has two siblings named Stephen & Rodney. Post went to Las Lomas High School for schooling.
After that, She went to Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and then Pomona College to get a degree in arts from Lewis & Clark. Before her acting career, she worked in many game shows.
The first time, Markie got work in the production of Tom Kennedy’s version of Split Second. She did amazing work in the American television industry. In 1979, Markie became fame when she debuted in the Chips serial as Roberta 1979.
Besides, she worked in many movies, such as Gangster Wars in 1981. She is also known due to her work in the series The Fall Guy from 1982 to 1985.
In a famous drama named “The Night Court,” she played the role of public defender Christine Sullivan which was aired from 1985 to 1992. Markie married Stephen Knox but divorced in 1972. After that, she again married Michael A Ross, and the couple has two children.
Biography
Marki was born in Palo Alto, California, on November 4, 1950, to physicist Richard F. Post and poet Marylee Post. She has two brothers, Rodney and Stephen. She attended Las Lomas High School before attending Lewis & Clark College.
She temporarily attended Pomona College before returning to Lewis & Clark to complete her bachelor’s degree. Post married writer and actor Michael A. Ross on February 7, 1982. Katie and Daisy are the couple’s two daughters. The actress previously married Stephen Knox, a Lewis & Clark College classmate.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Marjorie Armstrong Post
- Nickname Marjorie
- Date of Birth: November 4, 1950
- Profession: Actress
- Nationality: American
- Date of Death: August 7, 2021
- Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States
- Religion: Christianity
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Body Measurements
- Weight: 50 kg
- Height: 5’6″
- Bra size: 34C
- Shoe size: 6.5
- Body measurements: 37-23-35 inches
Career
Markie Post made her television debut in the 1979 drama ‘CHIPs’ episode. She also appeared in two episodes of ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ that year. In 1981, she was cast as Chris Brennan in the television miniseries “The Gangster Chronicles,” she also appeared in the crime thriller film “Gangster Wars.” Along with Lee Majors, Heather Thomas, and Douglas Barr, she was cast as Terri Michaels in the action/adventure TV show ‘The Fall Guy’ in 1982.
Following appearances on the game series’ Match Game’ and ‘Go,’ she appeared in two episodes of ‘Fantasy Island’ and ‘The A-Team,’ respectively. Post also began appearing on the game program ‘The $10,000 Pyramid’ about this period. She was hired as Christine Sullivan in the sitcom ‘Night Court 1984. She appeared on the game program ‘Super Password’ a year later.
Post co-starred as Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman in the ‘Hearts Afire’ sitcom with John Ritter from 1992 to 1995. After the series finished, she began as Julia Whitney in the drama ‘Odd Man Out.’ In 1998, she participated in the short film ‘Behind the Zipper with Magda’ and the romantic comedy, ‘There’s Something About Mary,’ about various men who fall in love with the eponymous character Mary and fight to win her heart.
The actress next appeared in the television film ‘Holiday in Handcuffs as Mom Chandler. She was also filming for the 2017 ‘Cook-Off!’. She was cast as a series regular in ‘Transformers Prime’ in 2013. She began as Barbara Fletcher in the police procedural drama ‘Chicago P.D. the following year. Post also acted in Cathryn Michon’s directorial debut, ‘Muffin Top: A Love Story,’ in 2014, about a lady who re-enters the dating world after her spouse left her for another woman.
Net Worth
Markie Post was an American actress with a net worth of $12 million at the time of her death. Markie Post is best known for her roles in the films “Night Court” and “The Fall Guy.” From 1982 until 1985, she starred in “The Fall Guy” as bail bondswoman Terri Michaels. She then played Christine Sullivan, a public defender, on the NBC sitcom “Night Court” from 1985 to 1992. From 1992 to 1995, she starred in the CBS sitcom “Hearts Afire” as Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman. Markie died of cancer on August 7, 2021, at the age of 70.
FAQs
Q: What was Markie well-known for?
Markie Post (1950-2021)
Night Court, where she played Christine Sullivan, was probably her biggest TV role (1984). She was in 156 episodes of this comedy, from 1984 to 1992.
Q: How much money was Markie worth when she died?
She played Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman in the CBS sitcom “Hearts Afire” from 1992 to 1995. Markie had a net worth of $12 million when she died.
Q: Who was Markie’s first husband?
Stephen Knox
Post first got married to Stephen Knox, whom she met at Lewis & Clark College. She later married the actor and writer Michael A. Ross, with whom she had two daughters.
Q: Who went to Biz Markie’s funeral?
Sure!, Fat Joe, Montell Jordan, Grand Puba, and Kid Capri, among others, were all there for the ceremony. Markie, who was known for the classic song “Just a Friend” from 1989, died last month at the age of 57.
