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Born in Wichita, Kansas, Kirstie Alley had a different trip to screens big and small than most. Before becoming a globally-recognized actress, she appeared on “Match Game” in 1979 as a contestant, earning herself a nice chunk of change in the process. The next year, she appeared on another game show, “Password Plus,” before getting the ball rolling on her acting career. With only a couple of credits to her name, she landed the part of Lieutenant Saavik in 1982’s “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” This paved the way for her to work on everything from “Cheers” to “Scream Queens” in the years that followed (via IMDb).
In addition to acting — an endeavor that nabbed her numerous awards over the years — Alley took on a handful of other job titles over the years. As far as entertainment is concerned, she produced a few film and television projects, including “Veronica’s Closet,” “Kirstie Alley’s Big Life,” and “Kirstie,” among others. Alley also worked as a writer for all seven episodes of the short-lived series “Fat Actress,” on which she starred. Outside of Hollywood, Alley notably worked with the nutrition giant Jenny Craig. She originally collaborated with the company from 2004 to 2007 and later rekindled their working relationship in 2014.
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All in all, Kirstie Alley lived a busy life that saw her entertain audiences the world over for decades. In doing so, she more than earned her place in Hollywood history, and she will be sorely missed.
