Acting
Yana Nirvana
Born 1953-05-24
Department: Acting
Biography
Yana Nirvana is an American actress, writer and comedian. She is an alumna of the famous Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings and was active in film and television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Beyond standard acting roles, she was known for her background in dance, performance art and fitness culture.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Yana Nirvana
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Another 48 Hrs.
1990
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Brewster's Millions
1985
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Night Court
1984
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It's Garry Shandling's Show
1986
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Cinderella
1977
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He's My Girl
1987
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Stunt Rock
1978
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Club Life
1986
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Echo Park
1985
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The Last Precinct
1986
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (19 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Another 48 Hrs. | CHP Officer | Movie | 1990 |
 | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | Yana Nirvana | Movie | 1988 |
 | He's My Girl | Olga | Movie | 1987 |
 | It's Garry Shandling's Show | Woman in Bed | TV Series | 1986 |
 | The Last Precinct | Sgt. Haggerty | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Club Life | Butchette | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Last Precinct | Sgt. Hagerty | Movie | 1986 |
 | Echo Park | Woman in Bar | Movie | 1985 |
 | Brewster's Millions | Louise | Movie | 1985 |
 | Getting Physical | Astrid Anders | Movie | 1984 |
 | They Saved Gidget's Brain | Gidget | Movie | 1984 |
 | Night Court | Hooker in Cell | TV Series | 1984 |
 | Dark Seduction | Moon Goddess | Movie | 1984 |
| Abe Lincoln in California | Gloria | Movie | 1980 | |
| Abe Lincoln in California | Writer | Movie | 1980 | |
| Abe Lincoln in California | Producer | Movie | 1980 | |
| Adolf and Eva | Eva | Movie | 1979 | |
 | Stunt Rock | The TV Director's AD | Movie | 1978 |
 | Cinderella | Drucella | Movie | 1977 |