Professional debut at age 17, singing and dancing with "Opryland, U.S.A." in Nashville (date approximate)

First regular TV appearances on "Music Hall America"

First film appearance as dancer in "Xanadu"

Toured with rock band "The Tubes"

Appeared in the music video of "Roseanna" by Toto

Played leading role opposite John Travolta in "Staying Alive"

Was a member of the pop band Animotion

Made last film to date "The Crystal Eye"