Jenilee Harrison Biography: Parents, Age, Religion, Height, Net Worth, Husband, Movies, Ethnicity

Jenilee Harrison is a retired American actress and former cheerleader best known for playing Cindy Snow, the bubbly and clumsy cousin who replaced Chrissy on the hit sitcom Three’s Company, and later as Jamie Ewing Barnes on the primetime soap Dallas.

Her wholesome charm and comedic timing made her a fan favorite in the 1980s, leading to a successful transition into infomercials and business ventures after stepping away from acting.

Jenilee Harrison
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jenilee A. Harrison
Stage Name:	Jenilee Harrison
Born:	June 12, 1958 (age 68 years old)
Place of Birth:	Northridge, California, USA
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Caucasian
Height:	173 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Harrison
Siblings:	Two older sisters and two younger brothers
Spouse:	Bruce Oppenheim (divorced)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	None (stepchildren: Zachariah and Ariel Oppenheim)
Occupation:	Retired Actress, Cheerleader, Infomercial Host
Net Worth:	Estimated at $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jenilee Harrison was born on June 12, 1958, in Northridge, California, into a large middle-class family. Her father worked as an aerospace engineer and her mother as a math teacher.

The parents divorced when she was 15, but she stayed close to both and her siblings. Her ethnicity is Caucasian. Religion: Christianity.

She grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended the University of Southern California (USC), where she earned a degree in education in 1980. While at USC, she was a Los Angeles Rams cheerleader and won the title of Sweetheart of Sigma Chi.

Career

Jenilee Harrison began her entertainment career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams before transitioning to acting.

She gained fame as Cindy Snow on Three’s Company (1980–1982), bringing physical comedy and energy to the role. She later joined Dallas (1984–1986) as Jamie Ewing.

Additional credits include guest spots on The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Murder, She Wrote, and films like Tank (1984). After retiring from acting around 2002, she succeeded in infomercials, real estate investments, and business pursuits, leveraging her on-camera presence and business acumen.

Awards and Nominations

No major individual award wins, but recognized for ensemble contributions in popular 1980s television series.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @therealjenileeharrison

Personal Life

Jenilee Harrison, 68 years old, was previously married to chiropractor Bruce Oppenheim from 1993 until their divorce in 2022. Oppenheim was formerly married to Cybill Shepherd, making Harrison stepmother to twins Zachariah and Ariel Oppenheim.

In the early 1980s, she dated NFL player Dennis Harrah and baseball star Reggie Jackson. She has no biological children but values her role as a stepmother and maintains family connections. She leads a private life focused on personal interests and past professional networks. Her height is 173 cm.

Net Worth

Jenilee Harrison‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Income comes from her television roles on Three’s Company and Dallas, infomercial work, real estate investments, and smart financial decisions made throughout her career.

Filmography

• Three’s Company (1980–1982, as Cindy Snow)
• Dallas (1984–1986, as Jamie Ewing)
• Tank (1984)
• The Love Boat (guest appearances)
• Fantasy Island (guest appearances)
• Murder, She Wrote (guest appearance)
• Numerous infomercials and business projects