Career Timeline of Valerie Bertinelli: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Valerie Bertinelli built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Valerie Bertinelli is an American actress and television personality known for her extensive career in television. She gained prominence for her role as Barbara Cooper Royer in the sitcom One Day at a Time (1975–1984), earning two Golden Globe Awards. Bertinelli also starred in numerous television films and led the sitcom Sydney (1990). Starting as a child actress with a debut in 1974, she has maintained a visible presence in the entertainment industry.
1974: Screen Debut on Apple's Way
In 1974, Valerie Bertinelli made her screen debut in an episode of "Apple's Way". This marked the beginning of her acting career.
1975: Debuted in One Day at a Time
In 1975, Valerie Bertinelli debuted as Barbara Cooper in the sitcom "One Day at a Time".
May 28, 1984: One Day at a Time Ended
On May 28, 1984, the sitcom "One Day at a Time", starring Valerie Bertinelli as Barbara Cooper, left the air after 208 episodes.
1984: Continued Role in One Day at a Time
In 1984, Valerie Bertinelli was still acting in "One Day at a Time", where she played Barbara Cooper Royer.
1990: Starred in Sydney
In 1990, Valerie Bertinelli starred in the sitcom "Sydney", playing the titular character.
2001: Starred in Touched by an Angel
In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli earned adult stardom with the religious drama series "Touched by an Angel".
2003: Continued Role in Touched by an Angel
In 2003, Valerie Bertinelli continued her role in the religious drama series "Touched by an Angel".
2005: One Day at a Time Reunion Special
In 2005, Valerie Bertinelli was reunited with cast members for the "One Day at a Time Reunion Special", where they watched clips and discussed the show's history.
2007: Spokeswoman for Jenny Craig
In 2007, Valerie Bertinelli became a spokeswoman for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program and appeared in several commercials.
2009: Wrote Finding It
In 2009, Valerie Bertinelli wrote the follow-up book "Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge".
April 2010: Ran Boston Marathon
In April 2010, Valerie Bertinelli ran in the Boston Marathon to benefit the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, completing it in 5 hours, 14 minutes, and 37 seconds.
2010: Starred in Hot in Cleveland
In 2010, Valerie Bertinelli starred in the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" with Betty White, Wendie Malick and Jane Leeves.
June 3, 2015: Hot in Cleveland Final Episode
On June 3, 2015, the final episode of "Hot in Cleveland", starring Valerie Bertinelli, aired after a successful six-season run.
2015: Hosted Valerie's Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship
In 2015, Valerie Bertinelli began hosting "Valerie's Home Cooking", and "Kids Baking Championship" with Duff Goldman on the Food Network.
2019: Hosted Family Food Showdown and Family Restaurant Rivals
In 2019, Valerie Bertinelli hosted two other Food Network shows, "Family Food Showdown" and "Family Restaurant Rivals".
June 2021: Starred in NBC's Hungry Pilot
In June 2021, it was announced that Valerie Bertinelli would star opposite Demi Lovato in NBC's single-camera comedy pilot, "Hungry".
December 2021: Signed New Deal with Food Network
In December 2021, Valerie Bertinelli signed a new deal with Food Network, solidifying her presence in the culinary television world.
2021: Signed deal with Food Network
In 2021, Valerie Bertinelli signed a deal with Food Network, expanding her presence in cooking shows.
January 2022: Released Memoir Enough Already
In January 2022, Valerie Bertinelli released her memoir "Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today".
2023: Valerie's Home Cooking Showing
In 2023, Valerie Bertinelli was still hosting "Valerie's Home Cooking" on Food Network.
January 2024: Cut from Kids Baking Championship
In January 2024, Valerie Bertinelli confirmed that she had been cut from "Kids Baking Championship" by Food Network.
2024: Kids Baking Championship Showing
In 2024, Valerie Bertinelli was still hosting "Kids Baking Championship" on Food Network.
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