Yana Nirvana

Yana Nirvana

Known for

Acting

Born

May 24, 1953 (age 73)

Biography

Yana Nirvana is an American actress, writer and comedian. She is an alumna of the famous Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings and was active in film and television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Beyond standard acting roles, she was known for her background in dance, performance art and fitness culture.

Best known work

Another 48 Hrs.
Another 48 Hrs.
1990
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
1985
Night Court
Night Court
1984
Cinderella
Cinderella
1977
It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show
1986
Stunt Rock
Stunt Rock
1978
Echo Park
Echo Park
1985
He's My Girl
He's My Girl
1987
Club Life
Club Life
1986
The Last Precinct
The Last Precinct
1986

Filmography

  1. 1990

    Another 48 Hrs.

    as CHP Officer

  2. 1988

    Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    as Yana Nirvana

  3. 1987

    He's My Girl

    as Olga

  4. 1986

    It's Garry Shandling's ShowTV

    as Woman in Bed (1 episode)

  5. 1986

    The Last PrecinctTV

    as Sgt. Haggerty (8 episodes)

  6. 1986

    Club Life

    as Butchette

  7. 1986

    The Last Precinct

    as Sgt. Hagerty

  8. 1985

    Echo Park

    as Woman in Bar

  9. 1985

    Brewster's Millions

    as Louise

  10. 1984

    Getting Physical

    as Astrid Anders

  11. 1984

    They Saved Gidget's Brain

    as Gidget

  12. 1984

    Night CourtTV

    as Hooker in Cell (1 episode)

  13. 1984

    Dark Seduction

    as Moon Goddess

  14. 1980

    Abe Lincoln in California

    as Gloria, Writer, Producer

  15. 1979

    Adolf and Eva

    as Eva

  16. 1978

    Stunt Rock

    as The TV Director's AD

  17. 1977

    Cinderella

    as Drucella

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