Overview
Date Of Birth: August 6, 1956
Real Name: Stepfanie Kramer
Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Mini Bio
Stepfanie Kramer became a household name in the 1980s as Detective Dee Dee McCall on the action-packed NBC series Hunter, which premiered in 1984 and ran for seven seasons. Her portrayal of the tough, intelligent female detective alongside Fred Dryer's Rick Hunter made her one of the most recognizable faces on American television during the decade. The show was a ratings success and helped establish Kramer as a leading lady capable of carrying a major action series. Her chemistry with Dryer and her ability to balance strength with vulnerability made Dee Dee McCall an iconic character of 1980s television. Hunter's popularity demonstrated that audiences were ready for strong female characters in traditionally male-dominated action genres.
... Before Hunter, Kramer appeared in various television guest roles and made-for-TV movies throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, building her resume in Hollywood. After Hunter ended in 1991, she continued working in television and film, appearing in numerous guest spots and recurring roles throughout the 1990s and beyond. Kramer's success on Hunter opened doors for other actresses in action television and helped pave the way for more complex female characters in the genre. Though she never quite achieved the same level of stardom after the show's conclusion, her work on Hunter remains her most celebrated and influential contribution to television history. Kramer's legacy as Dee Dee McCall continues to resonate with fans of 1980s television and action dramas.
- - Hunter (1984-1991)
- - Hellinger's Law (1981)
- - Cover Up (1984-1985)
- - Hardcastle and McCormick (1983-1986)
- - The Yellow Rose (1983-1984)
- - Sable (1987-1989)
- - Silk Stalkings (1991-1999)
- - The Colbys (1985-1987)
- - Diagnosis: Murder (1993-2001)