Christina Crawford

Description: (Author, Actress)

Christina Crawford is an American author who is best known for writing the book ‘Mommie Dearest’, an autobiographical report of her being abused as a child by her adoptive mother, Hollywood actress Joan Crawford. She has also written the books ‘Black Widow: A Novel’, ‘Survivor’, ‘No Safe Place: The Legacy of Family Violence’ and ‘Daughters Of The Inquisition: Medieval Madness: Origin and Aftermath’. Crawford is also an actress known her roles in film and television projects. She played Monica George in the movie ‘Wild in the Country’ and Joan Borman Kane in the drama ‘The Secret Storm’. Her other small and big screen works include movies like ‘Force of Impulse’ and ‘Faces’ and T.V. dramas like ‘The Verdict is Yours’, ‘Medical Center’, ‘Matt Lincoln’, ‘M.D.’, ‘Ironside’, ‘Marcus Welby’ and ‘The Sixth Sense’. The American actress has also done plays, such as ‘Splendor in the Grass’, ‘In Color on Sundays’, ‘Dark of the Moon’, ‘At Chrismastime’, ‘The Moon Is Blue’, ‘Winkelberg’, ‘Barefoot in the Park’ and ‘The Complaisant Lover’. Currently, Crawford works for Coeur d'Alene Casino as their director of marketing.

Overview

Birthday June 11, 1939 (Gemini)
Alternative names Tina Crawford
City Los Angeles
Spouse/Ex- David Koontz, Harvey Medlinsky, Michael Brazzel (ex-husbands)
Parents
Joan Crawford (adoptive mother)
Relatives Catherine, Christopher, Cynthia (adoptive siblings)

Did you know

What inspired Christina Crawford to write "Mommie Dearest?" Christina Crawford was inspired to write "Mommie Dearest" to shed light on the abusive behavior she experienced from her mother, Joan Crawford, and to raise awareness about domestic violence.
What impact did "Mommie Dearest" have on the entertainment industry? The publication of "Mommie Dearest" had a significant impact on the entertainment industry and Hollywood's perception of Joan Crawford. It brought attention to issues of abuse and exploitation in the industry and led to discussions about the treatment of child actors. 
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