Connie Needham is an American actress and dance instructor, born on December 5, 1959, in Anaheim, California. She rose to fame for her role as Elizabeth Bradford on the ABC television series Eight Is Enough, which aired from 1977 to 1981. Her portrayal of the youngest daughter in the Bradford family made her a familiar face during the show's successful four-year run.
Following Eight Is Enough, Needham continued her television career with a guest role on the series Fame in the 1982 episode “To Soar and Never Falter,” portraying a dancer experiencing the early stages of multiple sclerosis. Her performance contributed to director Harry Harris winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series that year. She returned to Fame in 1983 as a different character, Kelly Hayden, appearing in three episodes.
Needham also made a guest appearance on the parody crime series Police Squad!, starring Leslie Nielsen, where she played a dance teacher named Jill. Additional television credits include brief roles in L.A. Law and the sitcom Ellen. Beyond scripted television, she appeared in several television commercials, notably for the supermarket chain Jewel-Osco.
After stepping away from her acting career, Connie Needham became a dance instructor in Orange County, California. She teaches junior jazz classes, choreographs routines for competitive dance teams, and organizes yearly recitals for her students. Her background in performance and choreography has made her a respected figure in the local dance community.
As of 2024, Connie Needham is 64 years old.
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| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | American actress |
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| Children: | Kimberly Needham, Taylor Needham |
| Date of Birth: | December 5, 1959 (age 59 years) |
| Nationality: | American |
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| T.V. Show(s): | Eight Is Enough |
| Birth Place: | Anaheim, CA |
| Spouse: | David Needham (m. 1979–2005) |
| Education: | Canyon High School |
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| Net Worth 2021: | 500 thousand |
