Joanna Kerns (born February 12, 1953) is an American actress and director best known for her role as Maggie Seaver on the family sitcom Growing Pains from 1985-1992.

Kerns was born Joanne Crussie DeVarona in San Francisco, California. Her father, David Thomas DeVarona, an insurance agent, was of Mexican-American heritage. Her mother, Martha read more...

Kerns has appeared in numerous television movies. As a noted director, she's directed episodes of television shows such as Dawson's Creek, Titans, Scrubs, Private Practice and Psych

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