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Alisan Porter
Acting · Born 1981-06-20 · Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Alisan Leigh Porter is an American singer, actress and dancer. As a child, Porter made acting appearances in Parenthood, Stella and I Love You to Death. Her breakout role came in 1991, when she played the lead in the film Curly Sue opposite Jim Belushi. As an adult, Porter pursued roles in musical theatre, including a run in The Ten Commandments: The Musical & as an original cast member of the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. A solo album followed in 2009. In 2016, she auditioned for NBC's The Voice, earning a spot on Team Christina Aguilera. In May of that same year, Porter was announced the winner of season 10.
Known for
The Voice
Self - Contestant
American Playhouse
Maggie (segment 'Homesick')
Family Ties
Child
The Golden Girls
Melissa
Undressed
Belinda
Perfect Strangers
Tess Holland
Entertainment Tonight
Self
Pee-wee's Playhouse
Li'l Punkin
Meet Dave
A Chorus Line Dancer
Child Star Confidential
Self
Filmography
- 2011The VoiceSelf - Contestant
- 2008Meet DaveA Chorus Line Dancer
- 2006Child Star ConfidentialSelf
- 2003Shrink RapBrandi
- 1999UndressedBelinda
- 1991Curly SueCurly Sue
- 1990When You Remember MeKelly
- 1990I Love You to DeathCarla Boca
- 1990StellaJenny (age 8)
- 1989Chicken SoupMolly Peerce
- 1989ParenthoodTaylor Buckman
- 1987A Beverly Hills ChristmasSelf
- 1987I'll Take ManhattanYoung Maxi
- 1986Pee-wee's PlayhouseLi'l Punkin
- 1986Perfect StrangersTess Holland
- 1985The Golden GirlsMelissa
- 1982Family TiesChild
- 1982American PlayhouseMaggie (segment 'Homesick')
- 1981Entertainment TonightSelf
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