Crystal Bernard

Acting

Crystal Bernard

Born 1961-09-30 · Garland, Texas, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Height     5' 4" (1,63 m) Crystal Lynn Bernard (born September 30, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter and television and film actress, most widely known for her seven-year-long role on the situation comedy Wings. While her main work has been on television, she has appeared in some films, and also attempted to pursue a music career as a songwriter/performer. Crystal Lynn Bernard (born September 30, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter and television and film actress, most widely known for her seven-year-long role on the situation comedy Wings. While her main work has been on television, she has appeared in some films, and also attempted to pursue a music career as a songwriter/performer.Bernard was born in Garland, Texas. She was raised in a Southern Baptist home. Her father, Dr. Jerry Wayne Bernard, was a Baptist televangelist who traveled across the United States preaching and singing. She became an entertainer at a young age, singing gospel songs with her elder sister, Robyn (also an actress, who played "Terry Brock" on General Hospital, 1984-1990). One recording of the two that has survived from those years is a song called "The Monkey Song" (an objection to evolution), on Feudin' Fussin' and Frettin' recorded when Crystal was 8 years old, a recording of a 1972 Thomas Road Baptist Church service led by Jerry Falwell. She has two younger sisters, Scarlett and Angelique Bernard. Bernard studied acting at Alley Theatre while growing up in Houston, Texas. She attended Spring High School, and continued her education at Baylor University, where she studied acting and international relations.

Acting credits

Grave Misconduct poster
4.2

A fledgling mystery writer sees an opportunity to advance her career after the death of a novelist/friend but faces dire consequences when a series of vicious murders occur that seem to implicate her.

Grave Misconduct

2008

Young Doctors in Love poster
5.3

An 'Airplane!'-style spoof of hospital soap operas—a brilliant young trainee can't stand the sight of blood; a doctor romances the head nurse in order to get the key to the drugs cabinet; and there's a mafioso on the loose disguised as a woman.

Young Doctors in Love

1982

The Secret Path poster
7.6

14-year-old Jo Ann Foley lives in squalor in a rural Southern community during World War II. Abused by her bootlegging grandfather Hank, Jo Ann has, like her mother Marie, been forced into a life of prostitution. Periodically escaping her miserable existence, Jo Ann finds comfort, security, and genuine love with a poor but proud African American couple: Honey and Too Tall.

The Secret Path

1999

Chameleons poster
7.0

Shelley, a slightly-crazy heiress, discovers that her eccentric millionaire uncle Jason Carr was rather more eccentric than even she had thought--he was a costumed superhero in his spare time, half of a duo calling itself "Captain Chameleon and the Paraclete of Justice." Now Shelley must find out exactly who murdered her uncle, with the help of her uncle's mysterious and handsome partner in fighting crime.

Chameleons

1989

High School U.S.A. poster
5.5

Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique which culminates in a race at the end of the movie between the two rivals in this light comedy.

High School U.S.A.

1983

Welcome to Paradise poster
6.8

When big-city preacher Debbie Laramie (Crystal Bernard) moves to the small town of Paradise with her son Hayden (Bobby Edner), she finds the local community unreceptive to her message of love and forgiveness. Determined to get through to her stubborn congregation, Debbie uses unique methods to shake the churchgoers out of their indifference, such as inviting a homeless man to sing during one of the services. Brian Dennehy co-stars.

Welcome to Paradise

2007

Slumber Party Massacre II poster
5.1

Courtney is tormented by dreams of the infamous Driller Killer returning to wreak havoc... only to find that the murderous monster is reincarnated as an evil rocker.

Slumber Party Massacre II

1987

To Love, Honor, & Betray poster
3.0

A young woman (Crystal Bernard) aware of her father's (James Brolin) affair with another woman becomes convinced of his guilt after her mother (Dee Wallace Stone) is found murdered in this fact-based movie.

To Love, Honor, & Betray

1999

Without Her Consent poster
5.0

Fact-based story about the emotional trauma and following legal problems of a young woman who was raped by an acquaintance.

Without Her Consent

1990

Meet The Santas poster
5.2

Because she is marrying the man who assumed the mantle of Santa Claus last December 26, Beth's postponed wedding has to be rescheduled for Xmas eve. Overwhelmed by selling the house she and her son share and the prospect of the duties of Mrs. Claus, she has to call on her estranged socialite Grinch of a mother to arrange the wedding. Of course her mom has never met the fiancé nor his family and has no inkling of his secret. This is a sequel to 2004's Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus.

Meet The Santas

2005

Master Ninja II poster
7.2

Lee Van Cleef and Timoty Van Patten are back in this "sequel" to their last "movie" about a ninja and his apprentice battling evil wherever they go. In reality, it's two episodes of failed TV show 'The Master' repackaged as a movie. Also featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Master Ninja II

1984

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story poster
7.1

Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story

1996

Gideon poster
6.4

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.

Gideon

1998

Siringo poster
5.7

The Deputy Marshall tracks down an escaped convict along with a young deputy and the help of a former prostitute.

Siringo

1995

Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus poster
5.9

Nick's plan to let fate bring his wife to him must be altered because he must replace his father as Santa Claus on December 26. Ernst, the right-hand man to several generations of Santas, generates a list of potential mates. Nick dutifully sets off to meet them, but fate may have a candidate after all.

Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus

2004

As Good As Dead poster
5.2

Susan moves to LA and befriends party girl Nicole, who suffers from painful stomach ulcers but cannot be treated without insurance. Susan decides to temporarily switch identities with Nicole so that her friend can have an operation. However, when Nicole suddenly dies after the procedure, ending Susan’s legal identity, Susan has to pose as Nicole to regain her life.

As Good As Dead

1995

High School U.S.A. poster
4.2

Principal of Excelsior High School deals with a rivalry between student groups and his own interest in the new counselor.

High School U.S.A.

1984

Jackpot poster
6.7

Sunny Holiday, a middle-aged country singer with dreams of stardom, walks out on his wife and child and hits the road with his manager in a desperate search for fame and fortune... and to get far away from the past he's left behind.

Jackpot

2001

Miracle Child poster
6.5

A despairing young widow who abandons her baby at pond-side among bulrushes and a man who's fighting to reclaim his own son are drawn together. A baby plops out of a rainy, stormy sky into the arms of the town's beloved, vaguely addled spinster. Miracles suddenly reverse the fortunes of the town as drought and unemployment disappear, only to be replaced by boosterism and greed.

Miracle Child

1993

A Face to Kill For poster
4.5

Accomplished horse trainer is deceived by her husband, unfairly sent to prison, and she re-makes herself and eventually gains revenge.

A Face to Kill For

1999

Lady Against the Odds poster
9.0

A private detective becomes involved in a new cast when her partner's guardian is murdered.

Lady Against the Odds

1992

When Will I Be Loved? poster
9.0

Three disillusioned wives who are contemplating divorce compare notes on their stormy marriages.

When Will I Be Loved?

1990