Priscilla Weems (born January 18, 1972) is an American-born actress and singer.Weems started acting at an early age, and was on the first two seasons of Five Mile Creek. Later, she had a recurring role for five seasons as Claudia Shively, daughter of Mary Jo (Annie Potts), on Designing Women. She also guest-starred on several shows, including Quantum Leap and St. Elsewhere.Weems left acting to get married and have a son. Her marriage ended in divorce and she later returned to the entertainment industry as a singer.
Priscilla filmed Five Mile Creek (1983) in Australia in 1983 & 1984 at age 11. She had a starring role and was one of only 3 Americans in the series. Disney owned the series, but filmed outside the country and in other states to avoid paying residuals to the actors. Much of Priscilla's money was kept in Australia by Henry Crawford & Disney. She purchased a horse, Willow, in French's Forest, Australia, and flew him home. He was a 6-year-old Arab/Quarter Golden Palomino. Willow is still alive & well in West Hills, California on her parent's ranch. She also fought to bring home her "budgie" (parakeet). At that time in 1984, no birds were allowed out of Australia. She called the Prime Minister when she knew she was leaving and asked for special permission to take him home. "Bunyip" was flown home a month after she left and spent 30 days in quarantine. He lived 14 years and is now stuffed under glass.
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Quantum Leap
1991
TV Series
Billie Jean Crockett
Designing Women
1986-1990
TV Series
Claudia Shively
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1987
TV Series
Kim Stevens
The Wizard
1986
TV Series
Linda
St. Elsewhere
1986
TV Series
Sarah O'Casey
The Canterville Ghost
1985
TV Movie
Five Mile Creek
1983-1984
TV Series
Hannah Scott
Scene of the Crime
1984
TV Series
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1985
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor/Actress in a Cable Series or Program
Five Mile Creek (1983)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1986
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Television Special or Mini-Series
$250,000
