Green-eyed Tina Yothers began doing commercials when she was just three
years old. The daughter of TV film producer Robert Yothers, she was
born on May 5, 1973 in Whittier, California. Her three brothers (Jeff,
Randy Poindexter Yothers and
Cory 'Bumper' Yothers) had all
acted in commercials. She also has a foster sister whose name is also
Tina.
After doing spots for McDonald's, Bell Telephone and Doritos, Tina
auditioned for a role in the movie
Der Konflikt - Du oder Beide (1982) and won the
part. After the movie, she won the part of "Jennifer Keaton" on the
series, Familienbande (1982).
She wrote the book, "Being Your Best: Tina Yothers's Guide for Girls"
and appeared in the TV movie,
Driving Academy (1988). Her
hobbies are swimming and playing hockey.