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Lynn-Holly Johnson (born December 13, 1958) is a professional ice skater and actress. After receiving some success as a figure skater in the mid 1970s, she began an acting career, including a Golden Globe-nominated role in 1978's Ice Castles
.

Early life

Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret and Alan Johnson; she has a brother, Gregg, and an older sister, Kimberlee.

Career

Johnson, a professional figure skater, placed 2nd at the 1974 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in the novice level. She gave up amateur competitive skating in 1977 to join the Ice Capades, and subsequently began an acting career, making her film debut in 1978's Ice Castles
, where she played a figure skater. The film, a romantic drama co-starring Robby Benson, was a minor success in December 1978, grossing $18 million domestically. Johnson, who was described as "an appealing young woman who actually happens to be a good skater who can act" by film critic Roger Ebert, was nominated for a Golden Globe as "New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female" for her performance in the film.

Johnson was subsequently cast in the lead role of the Disney horror drama, The Watcher in the Woods
. The film received a limited release in April 1980, but was pulled from theatres and not given a wider release until October 1981. Johnson also played Bond girl Bibi Dahl in the 1981 film For Your Eyes Only
, although she was advised by her agent not to take the part.

The low point in her acting career was probably her 1984 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress in Where The Boys Are '84.

Private life

Johnson currently lives in Newport Beach, California with her husband, architect Kelly Givens, and their two children. She has gone by the name Lynn Holly Givens since her marriage.

Johnson has quit acting to concentrate on her family. Her last acting role was a 1996 made-for-television film, Fugitive X: Innocent Target.

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