Connie Sellecca
Sellecca in 2008
Born
Concetta Sellecchia

(1955-05-25) May 25, 1955
New York City, U.S.
Alma materBoston College (withdrawn)
Occupation(s)Actress, spokesperson
Years active1976–present
Spouses
(m. 1979; div. 1987)
    (m. 1992)
    PartnerHoward Platt (1978–1979)
    Children2

    Connie Sellecca (born Concetta Sellecchia; May 25, 1955) is an American actress, producer, and former model, best known for her roles on the television series Flying High, The Greatest American Hero, and Hotel, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 1987.[1]

    Early life

    Sellecca was born Concetta Sellecchia in The Bronx, New York to Italian parents, Primo Sellecchia and Marianna (Acampora) Sellecchia, who were married from 1952 until Primo's death in 1987.[2][3] At age 12, she moved to Pomona, Rockland County, New York, and attended Pomona Junior High School. While attending Ramapo High School in Spring Valley, she first became interested in the performing arts. Although she attended Boston College, she withdrew to pursue a career in acting.[4]

    Career

    Sellecca first worked as a fashion model before making her acting debut in the 1978 television film The Bermuda Depths. She starred in a short-lived CBS comedy-drama series, Flying High, about the misadventures of three airline flight attendants, from 1978 to 1979. In 1979, she starred in Captain America II: Death Too Soon, a television movie starring Reb Brown in the title role, and slasher film She's Dressed to Kill alongside Jessica Walter. In 1980, she starred in another short-lived series, Beyond Westworld.

    From 1981 to 1983, Sellecca starred as lawyer Pam Davidson in the ABC comedy drama series The Greatest American Hero, which starred William Katt and Robert Culp. After Hero ended, she was released from her contract in time to audition for the part of promotions manager Christine Francis on another ABC television drama, Hotel, which starred James Brolin. She appeared in the series from 1983 to 1988.[5] For her performance, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 1987. In 1989, she starred in the high-rated miniseries Brotherhood of the Rose.

    Sellecca played leading roles in a number of made-for-television films in 1980s and 1990s. From 1991 to 1992, she starred along with Greg Evigan in the CBS crime drama series P.S. I Luv U. From 1993 to 1994, she starred in a CBS drama series, Second Chances. Sellecca worked in two films in 2000s, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (2001) and The Wild Stallion in 2009.[6]

    Personal life

    Tesh, Prima and Sellecca at Step Up 2: The Streets premiere

    Sellecca met Howard Platt in 1978, when they starred together on the television series Flying High; the couple became engaged, and moved in together when the show's filming schedule cancelled their original December 1978 wedding date.[7] The relationship ended before any renewed wedding date could take place.[8] Sellecca was married to actor Gil Gerard from 1979 to 1987, and they share a son, Gib.[9][10][11] On April 4, 1992, she married pianist and then-Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh. They have one daughter, Prima.[11][12] Like Tesh, Sellecca is a Christian.[13]

    Filmography

    Year Title Role Notes
    1978 The Bermuda Depths Jennifer 'Jennie' Haniver TV movie
    1978–79 Flying High Lisa Benton 19 episodes
    1979 Captain America II: Death Too Soon Dr. Wendy Day TV movie
    She's Dressed to Kill Alix Goldman TV movie
    1980 Beyond Westworld Pamela Williams 4 episodes
    1981–83, 1986 The Greatest American Hero Pam Davidson/Hinkley 41 episodes
    1983–88 Hotel Christine Francis 115 episodes
    Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (1987)
    1984 Finder of Lost Loves Sara Hawthorne Nevins Episode: "Goodbye, Sara"
    1985 International Airport Dana Fredricks TV movie
    1987 The Last Fling Gloria Franklin TV movie
    Downpayment on Murder Karen Cardell TV movie
    1989 Brotherhood of the Rose Erika Bernstein Miniseries
    Turn Back the Clock Stephanie Powers TV movie
    1990 Miracle Landing Mimi Tompkins TV movie
    People Like Us Ruby Nolte Renthall TV movie
    Mulberry Street Connie Savoia TV movie
    1991–92 P.S. I Luv U Dani Powell 13 episodes
    1992 A House of Secrets and Lies Susan TV movie
    Eye of the Storm Patricia 'Pete' Peterson Movie
    1993 Passport to Murder Helen Hollander TV movie
    1994 She Led Two Lives Rebecca Madison TV movie
    1993–94 Second Chances Dianne Benedict 6 episodes
    1995 A Dangerous Affair Sharon Blake TV movie
    The Surrogate Joan Quinn TV movie
    A Holiday to Remember Carolyn Giblin TV movie
    1997 While My Pretty One Sleeps Neeve Kearny TV movie
    Something Borrowed, Something Blue Monique D'Arcy TV movie
    Doomsday Rock Katherine TV movie
    1999 Dangerous Waters Sarah TV movie
    2002 Anna's Dream Leslie Morgan TV movie
    2001 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Stephanie Carver TV movie
    2009 The Wild Stallion Matty Direct-to-DVD
    2012 All About Christmas Eve Elizabeth Cole TV movie
    2013–15 Intelligence for Your Life Herself/host TV series

    References

    1. "Connie Sellecca :Biography". MSN Movies. Archived from the original on August 10, 2009.
    2. "Marianna Sellecchia Obituary (2020) New York Times". Legacy.com.
    3. "Tullio Ubaldo Sellecchia Obituary". The Journal News. January 23, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
    4. Jason Buchanan (2013). "Connie Sellecca - About This Person". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
    5. "Connie Sellecca- Biography".
    6. "The Wild Stallion" via www.rottentomatoes.com.
    7. Lester, Peter (1979-02-05). "Their Series May Get Canned, but Howard Platt and Connie Sellecca Keep on Flying High—and United". People. Retrieved 2021-05-05. But a week before the wedding, the show was renewed and we only had one day off... We're just living together and it's very comfortable
    8. Buell, Bill (2014-09-25). "TV veteran Platt delighted to be one of McCourt brothers". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2021-05-05. Well, the truth is she was 18 years younger than I was, and I felt like we were from two different generations
    9. Reed, JD; Alexander, Michael (October 15, 1990). "Stranded in Orbit by His Addictions, Former Buck Rogers Gil Gerard Battles His Way Back to E.A.R.T.H." People. Meredith Corporation. 34 (15): 95.
    10. Basilan, Rebelander (2019-08-14). "Connie Sellecca of 'Hotel' Was Married Twice". news.amomama.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
    11. 1 2 Cardiga, Manuela (February 19, 2020). "'Hotel' Star Connie Sellecca's Daughter Is All Grown-Up and Has Become a Gifted Dancer". news.amomama.com.
    12. "AT HOME WITH: John Tesh; The Discreet Charm Of a New-Age Sport". The New York Times. March 23, 1995. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
    13. Crosswalk.com. "John Tesh: A Deeper Faith". Atlanta Christian Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
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