Charlene Tilton

**Charlene Tilton Biography**

Charlene L. Tilton, born on December 1, 1958, stands at just 4'11" and is a prominent American actress and singer. She gained immense popularity for her role as Lucy Ewing, the spirited niece of J.R. Ewing and Bobby Ewing, portrayed by Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy, respectively, on the iconic television series *Dallas*. Her character captivated audiences from 1978 to 1985 and returned for the show's revival from 1988 to 1990, including a brief appearance in *Knots Landing* in 1979.

Throughout her career, Tilton has showcased her talent in various television shows and films, including a cameo in John Milius's film *Big Wednesday*. A multifaceted performer, she also demonstrated her singing prowess by performing her own vocals in a *Dallas* episode and released a successful dance-pop single titled "C'est La Vie" in 1984, which topped charts in several European countries, including Germany.

She made memorable appearances on shows like *Circus of the Stars* in both 1979 and 1991, where she famously performed as a knife thrower’s target girl. Additionally, she guest-hosted *Saturday Night Live* in 1981, which featured a humorous take on the "Who Shot J.R.?" phenomenon. In the 1990s, Tilton appeared in commercials for the Abdominizer workout equipment and was humorously referenced in an episode of *Married... with Children*.

Tilton was previously married to country singer Johnny Lee from 1982 to 1984 and to Domenick Allen from 1985 to 1992. She has one daughter, Cherish Lee, born in 1982.