Sandra Dee was born Sandra Dee Crump in a small southwest town in Michigan called Dowagiac. Better known to her family and friends as "Sandy," she discovered a keen interest in the performin ...Show More
Sandra Dee was born Sandra Dee Crump in a small southwest town in Michigan called Dowagiac. Better known to her family and friends as "Sandy," she discovered a keen interest in the performing arts at the innocent age of four. As a child, Sandra's favorite thing to do was to sing and dance throughout the house. She took advantage of any mirror or window in her pathway to perfect her performances for family and friends. She has one older sister, Kathy, two younger sisters, Anita and Belinda, one brother James and two half-sisters Melodia and Loreluna and one half-brother, Jonas. Her parents are Jonas and Lou Ann Crump. She has two sons, Craig and Brandon.Sandra's school and church performances gained attention to her talent in several Michigan cities. It was there that she developed a passion for the stage. When she was 24 years old, she moved to Los Angeles where she pursued a modeling and acting career while working in the federal government. She took on any acting jobs that she could after hours, during holidays and weekends.While living in Los Angeles, Sandra discovered an interest in performance dance and began training at the Debbie Reynolds dance studio where she learned jazz and other dance forms. She tested her skills while dancing with Don Cornelious' infamous Soul Train and various dance troops around Los Angeles. Leaving her dance career, Sandra began modeling in Beverly Hills for couture designers at various prestigious shows. She began training in acting classes and spent over seven years in various training schools.After registering for extra work, Sandra landed numerous film and theatrical roles. She later landed commercials, small roles in television, and main characters in theater. These performances not only gave her valuable experience, but also a source of great pride knowing that she was making a difference in the lives of young people like herself. Sandra dedicated her skill towards television and theater.Sandra's training was a precursor for the start of her professional acting career. Since her professional career began, Sandra's talent and determination has allowed her to be involved in various genres of entertainment from comedy to drama. Sandra's theatrical performances gained the respect and praise from various media professions such as LA Times, Orange County Register and The Daily Pilot. Her acting experience greatly helped her land her lead roles in feature films Jesus, The Desire of Ages (2013) and Never Alone (2014), both winning 2014 Worldfest REMI Awards. In 2014, Sandra Dee can be seen in six feature films, from lead to feature roles in films such as San Andreas, Forest of Eden, Quitters, and Confidential Informant. She can be seen in various commercials and magazines where her print modeling is still very prominent.The sky is no limit for this star that has incredible range, intense concentration, and a steely determination to be involved with projects that challenge her professionally with wide-ranging subject matters and characters. Hide
