Terri Treas

American actress, writer and director (born 1957)

Actress
writer
director

Years active1979–presentKnown forAlien NationSpouseMichael Zand

Terri Treas is an American actress, writer and director who has starred in films and on television.

She is best known for her role as Cathy Frankel, one of the alien "Newcomers" on the short-lived science fiction television series Alien Nation^[1] (1989–1990) and the five subsequent TV movies continuing the storyline.

Early years

Treas was born in Kansas City, Kansas.^[2] Her dancing led to a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet when she was 15 years old.^[3]

Career

Treas began her career on stage,^[2] frequently as a dancer in Broadway shows.^[4] Broadway productions in which Treas appeared include Working (1978), Dancin' (1978), Pal Joey (1976), and My Fair Lady (1976).^[5]

On television, she appeared in the 1980s series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Hannah McFadden^[1]^: 949 from 1982 to 1983, the Fox Network series DEA, and Santa Barbara.

Her first movie role was in the 1979 movie All That Jazz; her other film roles are So Fine (1981), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and House IV (1992).

In 1992, Treas directed her first movie, Play Nice, starring Louise Robey.

Treas has made guest appearances on many TV shows, such as Knight Rider, Crazy Like a Fox, The A-Team, Murphy Brown, and Roseanne.

As of 2019, Treas was teaching at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory.^[6] She also has taught at The Playground and at the University of Southern California's Masters Writing Program, where she directed that school's One Act Play Showcase.^[7]

Personal life

Treas married producer Michael Zand.^[2]

Selected filmography

All That Jazz (1979)
Headin' for Broadway (1980)
So Fine (1981)
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) – The Chicken Ranch Girl^[8]
Something in Common (1986 TV film) – Nancy Webster
Deathstalker III (1988) – Camisarde
The Nest (1988) – Dr. Morgan Hubbard
The Terror Within (1989) – Linda
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) – Girl in Bed
Frankenstein Unbound (1990) – Voice of Computer
Rage and Honor (1992) – Rita Carrion
Play Nice (1992) – Director
House IV (1992)
Snapdragon (1993) – Co-writer with Gene Church
Little Miss Millions (1993) – Susan Ferris
Yankee Zulu (1993) – Rowena
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon (1994 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
Alien Nation: Body and Soul (1995 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
Scene of the Crime (1996) – Captain Lorraine Hanover
Ladykiller (1996)
Alien Nation: Millennium (1996 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
Alien Nation: The Enemy Within (1996 TV film) – Cathy Frankel
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997 TV film) – Cathy Frankel

Treas's Broadway musical credits – "Pal Joey" Circle in the Square, "My Fair Lady" Revival 1976, "Pippin", "Working", "King of Hearts", "Back Country", "Dancin'", "One Night Stand"^{[citation needed]}

References

^ ^a ^b Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
^ ^a ^b ^c Larson, Lanny (October 23, 1989). "Lots of room for newcomer to stretch in 'Alien Nation'". The Fresno Bee. p. 31. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Marymont, Mark (March 28, 1983). "Life's a Treas for the chosen". Springfiled Leader and Press. Missouri, Springfield. p. 19. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Hughes, Mike (May 14, 1990). "Actress tackles 'Alien' role". The Times. Louisiana, Shreveport. Gannett News Service. p. 32. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Terri Treas". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
^ Treas, Terri (9 January 2020). "Terri Treas". Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservagtory. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
^ "Terri Treas". The Playground. 2 January 2016. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
^ "Terri Treas Movies - Cast and Crew Roles at MovieTome". Archived from the original on 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-05-08.