Cheryl Arutt, an American actress, has had a remarkable career spanning over two decades, with appearances in numerous commercials, print ads, soaps, TV movies, and feature films. Her journey began at the tender age of two, when she accompanied her mother to lunch with a friend who worked at Ted Bates Advertising Agency in New York City. The casting director was impressed by her mother and convinced her to send Cheryl's photo to an agent. This led to her being signed by Rosemary Brian at Mary Ellen White and making her debut at the age of three in a Sarah Lee cake commercial.
Throughout her childhood, Cheryl appeared in hundreds of commercials, as well as TV shows such as The Secret Storm, Guiding Light, All My Children, and As the World Turns. She also modeled for Seventeen Magazine and appeared in numerous "After School Specials" alongside actors like Tracey Gold, Martha Plimpton, and Terry O'Quinn.
As a teenager, Cheryl was nominated for a Youth In Film Award for her title role as an Amish girl in the NBC Special Treat episode Bobby and Sarah. She later moved to Los Angeles and made guest appearances on TV series such as Murder, She Wrote, Kay O'Brien, and Charles in Charge.
One of her most notable roles was in the Disney episode Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder, where she played young Ory Palmer and received critical acclaim for her performance as Davy's love interest. After retiring from acting, Cheryl attended UCLA, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. She then earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from the California School of Professional Psychology and became a clinical psychologist specializing in working with creative artists.
As Dr. Cheryl Arutt, she has helped many creative professionals overcome obstacles to their success, and has appeared as an expert on various TV shows, including 60 Minutes. She is currently in practice as a psychologist in Beverly Hills and works as an expert witness and media consultant.
