# Can you ID the actress in the Steppin' Out video? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 8, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185 "2016-08-08T20:29:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/21 "2016-08-16T20:08:05Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > It’s not like the Dope to give up so easily. I’ve put out a couple inquiries. You da man! But all credit to \*\*Troutman \*\*for reaching out to JJ’s management. Seemed like a worthy shot to me! ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/22 "2016-08-16T20:10:20Z")
Could it be Cristine Rose (best known for playing a mother of adult sons on _Heroes_)? She’d have been 30 or 31 when the video was filmed. She does have a strong chin and nose, not dissimilar to what we see of the maid-character. IMDb shows her first credit as having been in 1977: > **[Cristine Rose - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004284/)** > > Cristine Rose. Actress: What Women Want. Cristine Rose was born on 31 January 1951 in Lynwood, California, USA. She is an actress, known for What Women Want (2000), Heroes (2006) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/23 "2016-08-16T20:11:08Z")
According to Rebecca Staab, it is not Rebecca Staab. But now she’s curious, too. ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/24 "2016-08-16T20:17:21Z")
The director was [Steve Barron](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006625/). Someone could try that route. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/25 "2016-08-16T20:51:39Z")
Everybody just trust me on this, we have to find the answer now. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/26 "2016-08-16T20:58:32Z")
Folks keep saying “actress”. Are we sure she wasn’t, like, a “dancer”? (Dunno if that’s any _help,_ but figured the question may need to be phrased just right.) ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/27 "2016-08-16T20:59:24Z")
I emailed Maine Road Management, which is listed on Joe’s website for queries. They don’t know, either. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/28 "2016-08-16T21:01:23Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > I heard back from Joe’s management company, and they don’t know who she is. Sorry, **Clothahump** , it appears your crush will go unrequited. You and me both. Maine Road, right? I just got an email from them as well. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/29 "2016-08-16T21:05:03Z")
> [@lost4life](#): > > The director was [Steve Barron](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006625/). Someone could try that route. Good job! I’m on it! ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/30 "2016-08-16T21:08:22Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > Good job! I’m on it! I found the website for his production company and just sent a message. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/31 "2016-08-16T21:52:08Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > You and me both. Maine Road, right? I just got an email from them as well. Yup. The gentleman who responded seemed a bit baffled why he received two emails about a 30 year old video within a few days of each other. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/32 "2016-08-16T22:36:55Z")
It’s hard to get a look at her. Joe keeps getting in the way. 😉 I’m leaning towards Pam Smart as well. I’ll see if my Google-fu is any better than anyone else’s. ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/33 "2016-08-17T13:13:18Z")
[This guy](http://noblemania.blogspot.com/2013/10/help-me-find-these-80s-music-video-girls.html) is also searching for 80s music video actresses. I emailed him and he does not know the Steppin Out girl. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/34 "2016-08-17T13:15:16Z")
What a fun thread! ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/35 "2016-08-17T13:35:58Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > What a fun thread! It’s like a scavenger hunt or something. Not to be discouraging, but from the link I provided, Marc Nobleman (who searched for 80s video actresses) said this: \*For months, all leads have turned to dead ends. Here is who hasn’t remembered/had record of their names: \>the music video directors \>the producers \>the casting agents \>the record companies \>the fans \>the bands\* Someone could post something on his Facebook page. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/36 "2016-08-17T13:42:16Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > Yup. The gentleman who responded seemed a bit baffled why he received two emails about a 30 year old video within a few days of each other. I kinda want to just bombard this guy with emails about this video, just to make his week interesting. I’ve been coming back to this thread on and off since it was posted. Every time, I pull up the video and take a look, because I feel like this woman’s name is _right there_ and I just can’t bring it to the front. It’s far more likely that she just resembles somebody I know personally or could name, but I find I’ve become very invested in her identity. ---
**Author:** ![Tamara\_La\_Sardaigne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@Tamara\_La\_Sardaigne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamara_La_Sardaigne)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2017, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/37 "2017-01-05T10:37:48Z")
I saw this videoclip this morning. Never seen it before, but I think I recognised her immediately. So I went on the internet to find confirmation. Then I found this thread… ---
**Author:** ![Tamara\_La\_Sardaigne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@Tamara\_La\_Sardaigne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamara_La_Sardaigne)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2017, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/38 "2017-01-05T10:40:44Z")
I don’t think she just resembles someone… We all know her…If she is who I think she is… ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2017, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/39 "2017-01-05T13:20:05Z")
Care to share? ---
**Author:** ![Tamara\_La\_Sardaigne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@Tamara\_La\_Sardaigne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamara_La_Sardaigne)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-the-actress-in-the-steppin-out-video/762185/40 "2017-01-05T14:40:40Z")
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