Dana Plato

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dana Plato born?November 7, 1964, in Los Angeles, California
2. When did Dana Plato die?May 8, 1999, at age 34
3. Who was Dana Plato?Dana Plato was an actress best known for playing Kimberly Drummond on the TV show Diff'rent Strokes.
4. What show made Dana Plato famous?She became famous for her role on Diff'rent Strokes, which aired from 1978 to 1986.

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