Dana Plato, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Dana Plato

American actress

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1964

Place of Birth: Maywood, California, United States

Date of Death: 08-May-1999

Profession: actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Dana Michelle Plato (born Dana Michelle Strain; November 7, 1964 – May 8, 1999) was an American actress and model, who was best known for her works in television and film throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Plato began her career at a young age, appearing in commercials before making her official debut as an actress in the horror film Return to Boggy Creek.
The following year, she was then cast as a main character on the U.S.
television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes as Kimberly Drummond, which aired from 1978 to 1986.
The show turned out to be an instant hit, being one of the longest running television shows of its time, and brought much credibility and fame to Plato. Throughout her professional career, she had been nominated for three Young Artist Awards for her performances throughout television, as well as being part of two TV Land Award nominations given to the cast of Diff'rent Strokes.
After leaving the show, Plato attempted to establish herself as a working actress, with mixed success; she worked sporadically in made-for-TV movies and in independent films, as well as doing voice-over work.
She also reached out into other ventures, including modelling for a Playboy magazine as well as appearing in the video game Night Trap as the main role. She died in 1999 from an overdose of prescription drugs at the age of 34 after years of struggling with poverty and substance abuse.