Who is 'Facts of Life' star Lisa Whelchel?

LISA Diane Whelchel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and life coach.

She is best known for her appearances as Blair Warner on Facts of Life and as a Mouskeeter on Mickey Mouse Club House.

Where is Whelchel from?

Whelchel was born on May 29, 1963, in Littlefield, Texas. She is the daughter of Virginia 'Genny' — a real estate agent— and James 'Jimmy' Whelchel Sr. — an electrician.

Littlefield, Texas is a small town with a population size of 5,956 people. Yet, this small town could not keep Whelchel from accomplishing her 'big-city dreams'.

By the age of 12, she was already recruited by Disney Studios to work as a Mousketeer. The following year she had moved to California to work on the show and pursue her acting career.

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What are Whelchel's awards and accomplishments?

In 1984, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance for her contemporary Christian album All Because of You.

Besides her Grammy Nomination, Whelchel is also a well-known author. She has written over a dozen books exploring the topics of motherhood, child discipline, adult friendships, homeschooling, and spirituality.

Whelchel has even been honored as a Gold Medallion nominee for her book on child discipline, Creative Correction.

Whelchel also has a beautiful family of three children with Steve Cauble. However, Welchel and Cauble decided to divorce in 2012. Whelchel is now remarried to Pete Harris and a stepmother to Harris's child.

What is Whelchel doing now?

Nowadays, Whelchel participates in many philanthropy groups. She has traveled to India twice partnering with Rescue:Freedom International, an organization committed to ending sex slavery for women and children.

Whelchel is also an international speaker and has toured with Christian organizations, such as Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy.

She currently divides her time between Nashville, Tennessee, and Los Angeles, California.

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