Ami Foster (born August 5, 1975) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Margaux Kramer in the TV series Punky Brewster.
Biography Foster, a native of California, won the National Tap Dance Championship after which she was discovered on Star Search as a singer at age eight. In 1984, Foster landed her most notable role, in the NBC series Punky Brewster as Margaux Kramer, the spoiled upper class friend of the title character. During the run of Punky Brewster, Foster appeared on Circus of the Stars; she shared an act with actor-musician Corey Yothers, whose sister Tina (of Family Ties fame) was also featured that year in COTS.
Following the end of Punky Brewster in 1988, Foster appeared in various guest roles: on The Wonder Years, Quantum Leap, and Life Goes On. In 1986–87, she was the voice of Holly, the young owner of the Puppy Pound in the Pound Puppies television series. She also voiced Sally Brown in the 1988 animated Peanuts special Snoopy!!! The Musical and Lucy van Pelt in an episode of This Is America, Charlie Brown. In 1989, she had a role in the film Troop Beverly Hills. Foster's last role before taking an extended hiatus was in a 1995 episode of CBS Schoolbreak Special. In 2021, she returned to acting and reprised her role as Margaux Kramer in the Punky Brewster revival of the series in a guest appearance.
Filmography FilmYearFilmRoleNotes1986Wrinkles: In Need of CuddlesAmy Lenore SmithDirect-to-video release1987When Mom and Dad Break UpSinger/ChildDirect-to-video release1989Troop Beverly HillsClaire Sprantz TelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes1983WebsterMaxine1 episode1984FameTracy Donlon1 episode1984–1988Punky BrewsterMargaux Kramer58 episodes1985WildsideSissy Jonsen1 episode1985–1986It's Punky BrewsterMargaux Kramer (Voice)26 episodes1986–1987Pound PuppiesHolly (Voice)26 episodes1987The Little Troll PrinceKristi (Voice)Television movie1988Snoopy!!! The MusicalSally Brown (voice)Television specialCBS Summer PlayhousePatty Palevski1 episodeFull HouseNina1 episodeThis Is America, Charlie BrownLucy van Pelt (voice)1 episode I'm Telling!HerselfEpisode #1.221988Garfield and FriendsGirl (Voice)1 episode1989A Peaceable Kingdom1 episode1990Life Goes OnTara Carlson1 episodeThe OutsidersGirl at party1 episode1991Quantum LeapAlexandra Rickett1 episodeChangesPam HallamTelevision movieThe Wonder YearsSusan1 episodeThe Family ManCourtney1 episodeEmpty NestWanda Sue1 episodeStep by StepBernice1 episode1995CBS Schoolbreak SpecialMarla1 episode2021Punky BrewsterMargaux Kramer 1 episode
Awards and nominations
Year Award Result Category Film or series 1986Young Artist AwardNominatedBest Young Supporting Actress in a Television SeriesPunky Brewster1987Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Long Running Series Comedy or DramaPunky Brewster1988Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Television Comedy SeriesPunky BrewsterBest Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Special, Movie of the Week or Variety ShowCircus of the Stars #12Best Animation Voice Over GroupIt's Punky Brewster (Shared with Casey Ellison, Teddy Field III, Soleil Moon Frye, and Cherie Johnson)Best Animation Voice Over GroupPound Puppies1989Best Young Actress – Voice Over RoleThis Is America, Charlie Brown1992Best Young Actress Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV SeriesEmpty Nest
References
External links