What is Didi Conn's Net Worth?
Didi Conn is an American actress with a net worth of $1.5 million. She is renowned for her role as Frenchy Facciano in the 1978 musical film "Grease" and as Denise Stevens on the television sitcom "Benson" (1981-1984). Conn also starred in "The Practice" and "Shining Time Station." Additionally, she was a regular celebrity guest on game shows like "Match Game," "Whew!" and "Pyramid."
Early Life and Education
Born Edith Bernstein on July 13, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, Conn grew up in a Conservative Jewish family. She attended Midwood High School and has a younger brother named Richard, who pursued a career in music.
Television Career
Conn debuted on television in 1973 with a small role in Gene Roddenberry's TV movie "Genesis II." She subsequently appeared on "Happy Days" and "The Rookies." From 1976 to 1977, she played Helen on Danny Thomas's sitcom "The Practice." Conn was also seen in "Three on a Date," "Murder at the Mardi Gras," and as a panelist on "Match Game." From 1980 to 1981, she voiced Cupcake on "The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang." In 1981, Conn began her longest TV role as Denise Stevens in "Benson," acting until 1984.
In 1989, Conn starred as station master Stacy Jones on "Shining Time Station" alongside Ringo Starr, Brian O'Connor, Leonard Jackson, Jason Woliner, and Nicole Leach. She remained with the show until its end in 1993. Conn also appeared in "Civil Wars," "L.A. Law," "Cybill," and voiced characters in animated series like "Rugrats," "Stanley," and "The Wild Thornberrys." From 2008 to 2010, she appeared in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Later, she had roles in "Transparent" (2015), "Grease Live!" (2016), "Dancing on Ice" (2019), "Blue Bloods," and "Harlan Coben's Shelter."
Film Career
Conn's film debut came in 1977 with "You Light Up My Life." She voiced the doll in the musical fantasy "Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure" the same year and played Donna DeVito in "Almost Summer." Her most iconic role was as Frenchy in "Grease" (1978) and its sequel, "Grease 2" (1982). She also starred in the short film "Violet," and reprised her "Shining Time Station" role in "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" (2000). Conn's other film credits include "Frida" (2002), "Most Likely to Murder" (2018), and "The Mimic" (2020).
Stage Career
Beyond screen roles, Conn has performed on stage in Broadway productions such as "Lost in Yonkers," "The Green Bird," "Say Goodnight, Gracie," and "Middletown," and in "The Underpants" in Hartford, Connecticut in 2014.
Personal Life
Conn married her first husband, Frank, in 1975, divorcing three years later. In 1984, she married composer and songwriter David Shire. They have two children, including an adopted son named Daniel who has autism. Conn is an advocate for autism awareness and research, inspired by her son.
