Lisa Gerritsen

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Former Actress (1957)
Wed Jan 03 2024
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Lisa Gerritsen is a former American actress. She is popularly known for playing the role of Bess Lindstrom in The Moore-Tyler Show and its spin-off Phyllis. Lisa proved herself to be a dedicated and genuine actress with her performance.

Beyond her professional success, Gerritsen's family ties are also noteworthy. She is the great-granddaughter of actress Virginia True Gerritsen.

Who Is Lisa Gerritsen Husband?

Lisa Gerritsen's husband is John Rustan. The American actress tied the knot with her beau in 2000. Gerritsen and Rustan have completed a milestone of over two decades of togetherness as husband and wife.

Black and white image of Lisa Gerritsen.
Black and white image of married actress, Lisa Gerritsen. 
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Like Noah Centineo, Gerritsen prefers her romantic life away from the public. In over two-decades-long nuptials, there is not a single rumor about their divorce and extramarital affair.

This shows Lisa and her spouse, John, are committed to their wedding vows and are in marital bliss. Together, the married pair shares a son together.

Is Lisa Gerritsen Still Alive?

Yes, the former actress Lisa is still alive. Born on December 21, 1957, as Lisa Orszag, Gerritsen is currently in her late 60s in terms of age. She grew up in Los Angeles, California. 

Now, Lisa currently resides in a town north of San Francisco. She lives a private lifestyle alongside her husband and son. Gerritsen has retired from acting.

Look Into Gerritsen's Family 

Interestingly, Lisa belongs to a long-established show business family. Her great-great-grandmother, Carro True Boardman, was an actress and acting teacher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Lisa Gerritsen's grandfather, True Boardman, is screenwriter.
Lisa Gerritsen's grandfather, True Boardman, is a screenwriter.
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Similarly, Lisa's grandfather, True Boardman, was a child actor too. He acted alongside Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford as a child. Gerritsen's great-grandmother, Virginia Boardman, was an early movie actress.

Lisa Gerritsen Movies And TV Shows

As mentioned, Gerritsen comes from a family who is involved in the entertainment industry. It must be the reason why she became interested in the show business. Lisa was first introduced to acting in a local summer parks department production at the age of 8.

At the tender age of 11, Lisa made her debut as an actress. She appeared as Louella in The Good Guys. Following that, Gerritsen appeared in several other movies and TV shows. She has 24 credits as an actress on her IMDb profile.

Here is the list of some of the Lisa's movies and TV shows

Movie/TV ShowRelease Date
Gunsmoke1955-1975
Bonanza1959-1973
The Virginian1962-1971
The Mary Tyler Moore Show1970-1977
My World and Welcome to It1969
Phyllis1975-1977
Airport1970

Lisa As Bess Lindstrom

Gerritsen is arguably the most accomplished and least affected child-to-teen TV actor of her generation. She excelled at playing smart but vulnerable characters.

One such character is Bess Lindstrom. Lisa played the role of Bess in the 1970 TV series The Moore-Tyler Show and its spin-off Phyllis.

Is Lisa Gerritsen Still Acting?

No, Lisa is no longer in the acting business. Her last appearance in the movie was in 1978 in the TV series Insight. She played the role of Lisa Sears.

Young Lisa Gerritsen in her acting role and makeup.
Young Lisa Gerritsen in her acting role and makeup. 
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The episode was released some months before Lisa's 21st birthday. After saying goodbye to the entertainment field, she went to college and worked for some software companies.

Lisa later worked as an independent relocation consultant and facilities project manager. She sure explored several other domains after retiring from acting.

Explore Lisa Gerritsen Net Worth

Lisa Gerritsen's net worth is estimated at around $500k similar to Miranda Maday. Over the years, she has been involved in several professional activities. Gerritsen worked in the acting field, at software companies, and later became an independent relocation consultant and facilities project manager.

Lisa Gerritsen has amassed a net worth of $500k.
Lisa Gerritsen has amassed a net worth of $500k. 
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The average salary for the project manager of a relocation consultant is around $103,425. So, Gerritsen might also earn in a similar range. Lisa also received a good chunk of the amount as an actress.

Gerritsen has been to several hit movies and TV series. The 1970 movie Airport in which Lisa played the role of Libby Bakersfield earned $128.4 Million. It was made on a budget of $10 Million and became a massive success.

Gerritsen's Social Media Profile 

As mentioned, Gerritsen does not want to be in front of the public eye anymore. She prefers living a private lifestyle with her family. To maintain privacy and preserve personal information, Lisa does not have accounts on social media platforms.

It includes Instagram, Facebook, and so on. Nevertheless, many people and pages post Lisa's picture on their social media pages.

 

 

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