Veronica Hamel had a pretty typical upbringing. She was born in Philly to a carpenter and her mother, a housewife, and worked as a secretary for an ironing board cover manufacturer after graduating from college.
But after she was discovered by Eileen Ford, her life changed, and she began a career in modeling and entertainment. One such role was that of Joyce Davenport on Hill Street.
Joe Spano
Lt. Henry Goldblume on Hill Street Blues is the role that actor Joe Spano is most well known for. That and, of course, playing the original voice of Chef Pasqually of the Chuck E. Cheese franchise when it was still trendy throughout the United States.
He played the dedicated, sensitive community affairs officer who wound up suffering just as much as those he helped on the majority of cases on the show.
After the Show
Spano’s career was already rolling by the time he was cast into his role on HSB. Since it’s wrapped, he’s appeared on many other shows and films, including a recurring part on the hit drama, "NCIS."
The actor is also a philanthropist and involved with work for a few different children’s charities, including helping children from China, get adopted by good families. He himself has adopted two children from China.
After the Show
Hamel was actually considered for the role of Kelly Garrett on the 1970’s show "Charlie’s Angels," but she apparently turned it down. After her run as the high-powered attorney on the show.
She appeared in a number of other television productions, including "Touched by an Angel," "The Division," "The Fugitive," and "Third Watch," just to name a few. In 2002, she also appeared in HSB creator Steven Bochco’s legal drama, "Philly."
Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly certainly has her own signature when it comes to being an actress in Hollywood, and that would be her interesting voice, which has garnered her voice-acting roles like that of one of her most well-known roles as Tiffany Valentine in the "Child’s Play" film franchise.
Her acting career began in 1983 when she played Laurie in "Oh Madeline." Just a few years later, she was cast into Gina Srignoli on "Hill Street," a role which she’d play between 1984-1985.