Former child star Lauri Hendler, best known for her role on the 1980s sitcom "Gimme a Break!," was recently photographed on a rare outing in Los Angeles. Hendler, 61, appeared in a pale blue denim dress with a long-sleeved pink shirt while accompanied by her husband, Steven Reizes. The couple married in 1990.
Hendler gained recognition in 1981 for her role as Julie Kanisky Maxwell in the NBC sitcom "Gimme a Break!," which ran for six seasons until 1987. She starred as the middle daughter of Police Chief Carl "Chief" Kanisky, played by Dolph Sweet. The series, led by Nell Carter, centered on a former singer who becomes the housekeeper to the Chief's family. Hendler's character was written out of the show's final season.
Her career began in infancy, as Hendler started modeling before she was a year old. Born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, she later relocated to California. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School, Hendler pursued acting professionally while attending UCLA.
During her time on "Gimme a Break!," Hendler also appeared in the 1983 TV movie "High School USA" alongside Michael J. Fox and participated in several game shows throughout the decade, including "$25,000 Pyramid" and "Super Password."
While "Gimme a Break!" was her most prominent role, Hendler has continued to work in television, making guest appearances on shows such as "ER," "Without a Trace," "Becker," "The West Wing," "Charmed," "Harry And The Hendersons," "Young Sheldon," "The Goldbergs," and "I Think You Should Leave."