Bonnie Franklin
Bonnie Franklin (born January 6, 1944) is an American actress, best known for her portrayal of the divorced mother Ann Romano on the long-running television situation comedy (or, since so many of its episodes dealt with serious topics, some have called it a "dramedy") One Day at a Time (1975-1984).
Franklin has also been a guest star on a number of other television series and directed several episodes of the 1980s sitcom Charles in Charge. Additionally, she has starred in stage plays both on and off Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination in 1970 for her work on the musical Applause.
She was born in Santa Monica, California. She began acting when she was a child.
