With the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a sage, and the memory of a super hero, Marilu Henner has deservedly earned the nickname "Perpetual Motion." Along with starring in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, "Taxi" and "Evening Shade," this five-time Golden Globe® Nominee is also a "New York Times" Best Selling author of nine books on health, parenting, memory, and lifestyle improvement. Her books including the recent bestseller "Total Memory Makeover," as well as "Total Health Makeover," "The 30-Day Total Health Makeover," "I Refuse to Raise a Brat," "Healthy Life Kitchen," "Healthy Kids," "Healthy Holidays," "Wear Your Life Well," and "By All Means Keep On Moving," have changed the lives of millions in her quest to make the world a healthier place.
Currently hosting her own radio show "The Marilu Henner Show," Marilu has previously hosted and executive produced two talk shows ("Marilu" and "Shape Up Your Life") and has guest-starred on every major talk show, earning her the title "Talk Show Guest of the Year" several years in a row. As a two-time competitor on Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" (Season 7, 2008) and "Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars" (Season 13, 2013), Marilu, making it to the Final Five, played for her favorite charities, including The Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the Alzheimer's Association. In fact, at PCRM's 25th Anniversary Gala, she was awarded their Voice of Compassion Award.
As one of only twelve people documented with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, Marilu was the subject of a two-part special on "60 Minutes" and on "60 Minutes Australia," as well as news programs and newspaper articles around the globe. She also serves as the consultant on the CBS series "Unforgettable," which premiered in the fall of 2011 and had its second season in July of 2013. Her ninth book, "Total Memory Makeover: Uncover Your Past, Take Charge of Your Future!," was released in 2012 and became an instant "New York Times" and "Publishers Weekly" Best Seller. The release of her book was followed by a national multi-media book tour, which included appearances on "Nightline," "Good Morning America," "The View," "Anderson," "Piers Morgan," and "The Talk," to name a few.
Her acting career continues to thrive as Marilu recently appeared in the finale of "Two and a Half Men" (playing Ashton Kutcher's love interest!) and in two episodes of A&E's "The Glades." Last year, she appeared in the feature film "Vamps" and in two holiday movies, "Hitched for the Holidays" on Hallmark Channel and "High School Holiday Reunion" on Lifetime. Marilu can also be seen around the country in her one-woman show "A Memorable Evening with Marilu Henner!"
Marilu was a pioneer on the Internet, starting her own website, Marilu.com in 1999. In 2000, she began teaching online classes for her growing membership, as well as offering online counseling and support along with her twenty coaches who teach her Total Health Makeover (THM) lifestyle.
Marilu has spoken before Congress on six occasions on various subjects from dietary supplements and women's cardiovascular disease to deadbeat parents and she was one of only two private citizens selected to contribute to the shaping of our government's food pyramid. In spring of 2010, she again faced Congress to present healthy dietary guidelines for kids as part of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 2010. Marilu frequently lectures throughout the country as a keynote speaker and motivator for professional organizations, universities, government agencies, interest groups, and corporations on topics including diet and fitness, memory, women's health issues, cardiovascular disease, cancer survival, and child rearing as well as lifestyle, entertainment, and business organization strategies.
Marilu Henner is married to Michael Brown, CEO of Browntrout Publishers, and is the busy mother of two teenage boys, Nick and Joey. Because she practices what she preaches, Marilu has truly become the quintessential portrait of what health and fitness can do for one's life and she loves to give back to her community in so many ways!
