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Family Album

Family Album

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Overview

Family Album, also known as Danielle Steel's Family Album, is a 1994 television film directed by Jack Bender. The film, which was released in two parts, is based upon the 1985 novel of the same name written by Danielle Steel. The drama centers on the life chronology of a Hollywood actress who becomes a successful film director in an era where directing was dominated by men.

Created by Danielle Steel
Written by Danielle Steel, Karol Ann Hoeffner
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Jaclyn Smith

Jaclyn Smith

Faye Price Thayer

Michael Ontkean

Michael Ontkean

Ward Thayer

Joe Flanigan

Joe Flanigan

Lionel Thayer

Kristin Minter

Kristin Minter

Valerie Thayer

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Leslie Horan

Anne Thayer O'Hara

Tom Mason

Tom Mason

Bill O'Hara

Brian Krause

Brian Krause

Greg Thayer

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Steven Gilborn

Paul Satterfield

Paul Satterfield

Paul Steel

Jim Curley

Jim Curley

Themes & Keywords

miniseries

About Family Album

Family Album is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 1994 exploring themes of miniseries. Created by Danielle Steel, it stars Jaclyn Smith, Michael Ontkean, Joe Flanigan. Family Album, also known as Danielle Steel's Family Album, is a 1994 television film directed by Jack Bender. The film, which was released in two parts, is based upon the 1985 novel of the same name written by Danielle Steel. The drama centers on the life chronology of a Hollywood actress who becomes a successful film director in an era where directing was dominated by men.

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