Laurie Walters

Laurie Walters, born on January 8, 1947 in San Francisco, California, is a retired American actress best known for her role as Joanie Bradford on the popular ABC series Eight Is Enough (1977-1981). She started her acting career with her screen debut as Sheila Grove in the 1973 film The Harrad Experiment. Walters appeared on various television shows in the 1980s, including Cheers and Highway to Heaven, and also participated in two Eight Is Enough reunion specials. Although she hasn't acted on television since 1993, Walters has continued to perform in plays in the Southern California area.