Anastasia Sagorsky, professionally known as Staci Keanan, was born on June 6, 1975, in Devon, Pennsylvania. Her journey in the entertainment industry began at the tender age of four, with fashion show assignments and magazine work.
As she grew older, Staci's career evolved, and at the age of eight, she relocated to New York City with her mother and sister. She seamlessly balanced her modeling career with her budding theater career, all while maintaining an impressive academic record. Her academic achievements were numerous, with notable awards including a City of New York essay contest and the National Language Arts Olympiad.
Staci's transition from modeling to acting was a gradual one, starting with commercials, voiceovers, and jingles. She eventually landed roles in several miniseries and television specials. Her breakthrough role came in 1987, when she starred as Nicole Bradford in the popular situation comedy My Two Dads. Her outstanding performance earned her both the Youth In Film Award and Sixteen Magazine's Top TV Newcomer Award.
In 1989, Staci made her film debut in the horror movie Lisa, released in 1990. She then went on to star in the situation comedy Step by Step in 1991, further solidifying her status as a talented young actress in the industry.