Ivyann Schwan
Ivyann Schwan (born November 14, 1983) is an American actress and singer. She has starred in the movies Parenthood and Problem Child 2. She has appeared in various TV shows such as Bill Nye the Science Guy and The Jenny Jones Show. Schwan has been on stage in such productions as Miracle on 34th street and The Sound of Music. She currently models for ads such as J.C. Penney and Kellogg's Rice Krispies. She also performs with the Olympic World Champion figure skaters in Sun Valley, Georgia. She co-narrated a two-hour charity ice special and emceed a concert for New Kids on the Block. She works with Fred Frank at his Roadshow Music Corporation, a company with a gold and platinum track record, several times a year. A highlight in her singing career was when she was invited to sing the National Anthem at a Seattle SuperSonics home game. Ivyann released her first album, Daisies, in 2000.
Ivyann Schwan | |
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| Born | November 14, 1983 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 1989–2015 |
Personal life
Schwan's mother, Donna, served as her manager during her child acting career and was also deeply religious, so much so that she turned down an audition for her daughter for the role of Claudia in the film Interview with the Vampire (which eventually went to Kirsten Dunst).[1]
In a 2012 interview, Schwan revealed that she had become a mother.[2]
Filmography
- Parenthood – Patty (1989)
- Problem Child 2 – Trixie Young (1991)
Television
| No. | Show | Role | Channel | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Entertainment Tonight | Herself | Syndicated | |
| 2. | Live with Regis & Kathie Lee | Herself | WABC-TV | |
| 3. | Parenthood | Patty Merrick | NBC | 1990–1991 |
| 4. | The Jenny Jones Show | Herself | First-run Syndication | 1991 |
| 5. | Bill Nye the Science Guy | Herself | PBS | 1993 |
Stage performance
Albums
- Daisies (2000)