Jamie Luner

Jamie Luner (born May 12, 1971) is an American actress. She is widely known for her roles as Cindy Lubbock on Just the Ten of Us, Peyton Richards on Savannah, Lexi Sterling on Melrose Place and Rachel Burke on Profiler. More recently, she portrayed Liza Colby on All My Children, and Cassie Siletti on Murder in the First.

Early life Jamie Luner was born in Palo Alto, California on May 12, 1971, to Susan and Stuart Luner.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024. She has an older brother, David Luner, who also has had a robust career in the entertainment business."David Luner: EVP, Worldwide Television Marketing MGM Studios". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Luner attended Beverly Hills High School."The 411: Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Luner was heavily involved in the drama department during her high school career, and at age fifteen she won LA's Shakespeare Festival for the Individual Monologues category in 1988.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.(December 31, 2020). "How Cindy Lubbock Catapulted Jamie Luners Career?". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

In between filming Growing Pains and Just the Ten of Us, Luner and her mother moved to New York to pursue Jamie's studies in entertainment.(December 31, 2020). "How Cindy Lubbock Catapulted Jamie Luners Career?". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024. During 1986–1987, she attended the PCS Professional Children's School, which was established for providing working youth in the entertainment business with a basic education and curriculum."The 411: Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Simultaneously, she also studied at HB Studios to study dance with musical theater savant Ann Reinking.

At age sixteen, the producers of Growing Pains asked her to audition for their new spin-off Just the Ten of Us, and upon being cast for the role, Luner returned to California.

In 1994, when Luner was 23, she decided to pursue her passion for cooking and attended one of LA's top culinary schools, the Epicurean School of Culinary Arts, to study the fundamentals of fine French cuisine.(December 31, 2020). "How Cindy Lubbock Catapulted Jamie Luners Career?". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Following three and a half decades' worth of starring in films and television, in 2011 Luner went on to receive a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology at the Santa Monica College.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024."I love learning and I wanted to further my education. I've always been on the spiritual path, and as a storyteller, the human psyche truly fascinates me. Brilliantly, school was set up as "experiential learning," so what I didn't expect was the profound internal transformation that occurred. It's been the gift that keeps on giving."

Career

1975–1994 Luner's first role was playing the daughter of Suzanne Somers in a Crown Tissues commercial in 1975 at just four years old."The 411: Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved March 24, 2024. From then on, she appeared regularly in commercials, making ten of them before the age of nine."The 411: Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Luner made her first television show appearance when she landed the role as the infamous Sheena ‘Woo Woo' Berkowitz in the hit sitcom Growing Pains (1987–1990).(December 31, 2020). "How Cindy Lubbock Catapulted Jamie Luners Career?". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Although she was cast in only one episode to play one of three prom dates of main character Mike Seaver who was played by Kirk Cameron, she was often referenced throughout the rest of the series.StartTV Staff (November 6, 2018). "How They Got Their Start: Jamie Luner". StartTV. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

The very next year, Luner went on to star as Cindy Lubbock in the Growing Pains spinoff, Just the Ten of Us (1988–1990), where she played the daughter of Coach Graham Lubbock portrayed by actor Bill Kirchenbauer."How Cindy Lubbock Catapulted Jamie Luners Career?". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024. It also starred Heather Langenkamp, Brooke Theiss and JoAnn Willette as Luner's fictional sisters.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

She went on to play in Married… with Children (1992) on Fox with Christina Applegate and Ed O'Neill and the police drama Reasonable Doubts (1993) alongside Marlee Matlin.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Following her roles in these series, she landed her first film lead in 1993 as Diana Moffitt in a television movie Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter?, starring opposite Linda Gray and Antonio Sabàto, Jr.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Luner continued with a succession of television films, most notably Confessions of a Sorority Girl (1994) which debuted on Showtime and was directed by Uli Edel and co-starred Alyssa Milano.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Her first role in a multitude of crime dramas was Diagnosis Murder (1994), with renowned actor Dick Van Dyke.(July 31, 2021). "Jamie Luner: A Star Who Donned Many Hats". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

1994–2000 In 1994, Luner expanded her education and passion for cooking and joined the Epicurean School of Culinary Arts which taught classical French cuisine in Los Angeles, California."I grew up in a very food-oriented family, a lot of cooking, a lot of eating, and I have a passion for it, so I put myself through culinary school."Levinsky, Mara (October 16, 2017). "Catching up with Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved January 12, 2024.(December 31, 2020). "How Cindy Lubbock Catapulted Jamie Luners Career?". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Luner's major rise to prominence came in 1996, when she was cast for the first of many times by well-known producer Aaron Spelling."The 411: Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved March 24, 2024 She joined the series as southern vixen Peyton Richards in the prime-time soap opera, Savannah (1996–1997), which was the signature show on the newly launched WB Television Network.Scott, Tony (January 26, 1999). "Savannah". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2024.(July 31, 2021). "Jamie Luner: A Star Who Donned Many Hats". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Luner starred alongside other notable actors such as Robyn Lively, Shannon Sturges, George Eads, Ray Wise, and Mimi Kennedy.Scott, Tony (January 26, 1999). "Savannah". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Luner had moved to Atlanta, Georgia during the filming of this series, and once it concluded, bought an airstream and traveled the United States for eight months before landing on a lot in Malibu."The 411: Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

It was not long before Spelling then invited her to play Lexi Sterling on the iconic television series Melrose Place (1997–1999), for which Luner's performance gained global recognition.(July 31, 2021). "Jamie Luner: A Star Who Donned Many Hats". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024. During these final two and a half seasons, the show followed her rivalry with Amanda Woodward played by Heather Locklear, ultimately portraying Luner's character as the alpha female.Sollosi, Mary (January 25, 2023). "Melrose Place cast: Where are they now?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Soon thereafter, Luner received an invitation from the NBC network to replace Ally Walker on Profiler (1997–2000).(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.Weinstein, Farrah (February 13, 2000). "Style & Substance: Jamie Luner". New York Post. Retrieved March 24, 2024. She played the role as Rachel Burke alongside Robert Davi, Roma Maffia, and Julian McMahon until the show came to a close at the end of its fourth season in 2000."Profiler (TV series)". Wikipedia. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Luner's character also appeared in a cross-over episode on The Pretender (1998–2000), a television series that had a shared universe with Profiler.Gooseberry DreamTV (September 15, 2023). "Jamie Luner in ‘The Pretender'/'Profiler' Crossover". YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

2000–2020 Following the conclusion of Profiler, Luner starred alongside Michael Madsen and Diane Farr in the thriller Sacrifice (2000).

In November of the same year, she played in The Drew Carey Show (2000), with host Drew Carey.

Around that time, Luner also decided to attend a program at a cake decorating school for eight months.Levinsky, Mara (October 16, 2017). "Catching up with Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

Luner had guest appearances on several series including That's Life (2001) and CSI: Miami (2002) with David Caruso.Balogun, Oyin (January 19, 2020). "Inside the Life of Actress Jamie Luner after ‘Just the Ten of Us' ended". AmoMama. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Between 2003 and 2004, Luner was cast as a series regular in another Spelling drama to play the role as Senior Deputy Ryan Layne in 10-8: Officers on Duty with Ernie Hudson and Danny Nucci.(November 9, 2003). "10-8: Officers on Duty - Season 1, Episode 7 ‘Late for School'". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

In 2004, Luner guest-starred in an episode of NCIS, with well-known actors Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly.Balogun, Oyin (January 19, 2020). "Inside the Life of Actress Jamie Luner after ‘Just the Ten of Us' ended". AmoMama. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

In the early 2000s, Luner starred in many thrillers such as Stranger in My Bed (2005), Blind Injustice (2005), The Suspect (2006), The Perfect Marriage (2006).(July 31, 2021). "Jamie Luner: A Star Who Donned Many Hats". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

In 2006, she also guest-starred in The War at Home with Michael Rapaport, and Rami Malek.Balogun, Oyin (January 19, 2020). "Inside the Life of Actress Jamie Luner after ‘Just the Ten of Us' ended". AmoMama. Retrieved March 24, 2024. And in 2007, she had a guest appearance in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation with Marg Helgenberger on CBS.Balogun, Oyin (January 19, 2020). "Inside the Life of Actress Jamie Luner after ‘Just the Ten of Us' ended". AmoMama. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Another one of Luner's most well-known works was as a series regular in All My Children (2009–2011) as Liza Colby for 296 episodes, with Chrishell Stause and Susan Lucci."Jamie Luner joins All My Children Cast!". Soaps.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Luner went on to pursue her lifelong passion in spiritual wellness. She attended USM during 2011 and 2012, ultimately learning life-lasting skills and knowledge on self-awareness and healing.(December 31, 2020). "Jamie Luner: Interesting Things About the Actress". Medium. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

Following the conclusion of this series, Luner had a guest appearance in the cult classic dark fantasy Supernatural (2012) on CW.Levinsky, Mara (October 16, 2017). "Catching up with Jamie Luner". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

She went on to guest star in the police procedural crime drama Criminal Minds (2013) with Matthew Gray Gubler and Shemar Moore.Roots, Kimberly (January 23, 2013). "What to Watch Wednesday: A Horror Story Ends, Arrow Vs. Diggle, Necessary Roughness and More". TVLine. Retrieved January 16, 2024. That same year she landed a role in The Glades (2013) on A&E, and played the main villainess in The Perfect Boss (2013).Clifford, Kambra (May 24, 2013). "Kick Off the Weekend With a Soap Star-Studded Movie". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved March 24, 2024.