Here is the biography of Jill Eikenberry:
Jill Eikenberry was born on January 21, 1947, in New Haven, Connecticut. She was raised in Madison, Wisconsin, before moving to Missouri. Eikenberry began her college studies at Barnard College in New York, but later transferred to the Yale School of Drama in New Haven.
Eikenberry met her husband, Michael Tucker, while performing at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. They were cast in the play "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" (1970) and later in "Moonchildren" (1971),which took them to Broadway in 1972. They married in 1973 and have a son, Max Tucker, and a stepdaughter, actress Alison Tucker.
Throughout the 1970s, Eikenberry focused on the theater, building a strong reputation with roles in "The Beggar's Opera" (1972),"Lotta" (1973),"All Over Town" (1974),"Summer Brave" (1975),and "Saints" (1976). She also began to appear in films, including "Rush It" (1978) and "Between the Lines" (1977).
In the 1980s, Eikenberry gained recognition for her role as dipsomaniac Dudley Moore's fiancée, Susan, in the classic comedy film "Arthur" (1981). She also appeared in the TV series "L.A. Law" (1986),where she played the role of lawyer Ann Kelsey alongside her husband Michael Tucker. The couple's characters eventually married on the show.
In 1989, Eikenberry was diagnosed with breast cancer, which went into remission. She became committed to breast cancer research and early detection and co-produced a documentary called "Destined to Live" (1989). She has since been an ardent activist for breast cancer research and has been recognized with awards and commendations.
Eikenberry has continued to act in films, television, and theater, appearing in projects such as "Assault and Matrimony" (1987),"The Secret Life of Archie's Wife" (1990),"A Town Torn Apart" (1992),and "Gone in a Heartbeat" (1996). She has also appeared in mini-movies, including "A Family Again" (1988) and "L.A. Law: The Movie" (2002).
