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Danielle von Zerneck

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Danielle von Zerneck

Born December 21, 1966 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA20 films

Danielle von Zerneck (born December 21, 1965) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, is an American film and television actress. She is best remembered for her portrayal of Donna, Ritchie Valens blonde girlfriend in La Bamba (1987). She is the daughter of Frank von Zerneck, a well known television film producer.

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La Bamba posterFirst watchLa Bamba19877.3as Donna LudwigLos Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend.View film

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Living in Oblivion poster7.2Living in Oblivion1995My Science Project poster6.3My Science Project1985By Dawn's Early Light poster6.5By Dawn's Early Light1990

Filmography

20 films as actor
  1. 2001Acceptable RiskGloria
  2. 1997Holiday in Your HeartPhotographer
  3. 1995Living in OblivionWanda
  4. 1995Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee NightmareLinda
  5. 1993Beyond Suspicion
  6. 1992Deuce CoupeVirginia
  7. 1992Woman With a PastTammy
  8. 1992Survive the Savage SeaSusan
  9. 1990Opposites AttractSky
  10. 1990By Dawn's Early LightRadnor's Wife
  11. 1989Tale of Two SistersAdult Bug Girl
  12. 1989Under the BoardwalkAllie
  13. 1988Dangerous CurvesMichelle West
  14. 1988Date RapeSamm Matian
  15. 1987La BambaDonna Ludwig
  16. 1986A Fighting ChoiceSusie Fratelli
  17. 1985My Science ProjectEllie Sawyer
  18. 1984Summer FantasyDenise Biaggi
  19. 1977Sharon: Portrait of a MistressHeather
  20. 1976Tunnel VisionDaughter