Valerie Mahaffey Net Worth, Age, Husband, Death, Movies And More

Valerie Mahaffey was an American actress who won an Emmy Award for Northern Exposure and also appeared on Desperate Housewives and Wings.

Valerie Mahaffey Net Worth, Age, Husband, Death, Movies And More

Valerie Mahaffey Biography

Real NameValerie Mahaffey
NicknameValerie Mahaffey
Profession            Actress
Date of Birth16 June 1953
Age                       71 years old (at the time of death in 2025)
Birth PlaceSumatra, Indonesia
NationalityAmerican
HometownSumatra, Indonesia
GenderFemale
Zodiac SignGemini
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristian Scientist
HobbiesNot known

Education Qualification

SchoolAustin High School
CollegeUniversity of Texas at Austin
Education QualificationBachelor of Fine Arts

Valerie Mahaffey Age

Actress Valerie Mahaffey was born on 16 June 1953 in Sumatra, Indonesia. She was 71 years old at the time of her death, and her zodiac sign was Gemini.

Valerie Mahaffey Net Worth, Age, Husband, Death, Movies And More
Valerie Mahaffey Age

Valerie Mahaffey Relationships

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendJoseph Kell
Spouse/HusbandJoseph Kell
ChildrenDaughter – One daughter  
Son – None

Valerie Mahaffey Family

Father’s NameLewis Mahaffey
Mother’s NameJean Mahaffey
Brother’s NameNone
Sister’s NameNone

Career

DebutShe made her acting debut in 1997 with TV film “Tell Me My Name”
Awards1 – Primetime Emmy Award

Valerie Mahaffey Movies-

  • 1977 – Tell Me My Name
  • 1979-81 – The Doctor
  • 1984 – Tales of the Unexpected
  • 1986 – Women of Valor
  • 1987 – Jack and Mike
  • 1990 – Father Dowling Mysteries
  • 1991 – The Young Riders
  • 1991 – Seinfeld
  • 1991-1994 – Northern Exposure
  • 1995 – Women of the House
  • 1996 – Caroline in the City
  • 2000 – Love & Money
  • 2001 – Judging Amy
  • 2005 – Out of Practice
  • 2007 – Raines
  • 2010 – Better with You
  • 2011 – Jack and Jill
  • 2011 – 13 – Glee
  • 2015 – Impastor
  • 2017 – The Man in the High Castle
  • 2019-20 – Dead to me
  • 2020 – French Exit
  • 2022 – Echo 3, and others

Valerie Mahaffey Height And Weight

Height (approx)In centimeters – 166 cm
In meters – 1.66 m
In feet & inches – 5’5”
Weight (approx)In kilograms – 54 kg
In pounds – 120 lbs
Eye ColourBlue
Hair ColourRed

Valerie Mahaffey Death, Cause of Death

Date of Death30 May 2021
Place of DeathNot known
Cause of DeathCancer

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Valerie Mahaffey Net Worth

Net Worth (approx)$2 Million (as of 2025)
Annual Income (approx)Not known
Salary (approx)Not known
Income SourceActing, endorsement, modeling, etc.
Valerie Mahaffey Net Worth, Age, Husband, Death, Movies And More

Some Lesser Facts About Valerie Mahaffey –

  • Valerie Mahaffey was born and raised in Sumatra, Indonesia to a Canadian mother and American father.
  • Her parents Jane and Lewis met in New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Her father worked in the petroleum industry and the family move frequently for his career.
  • When Valerie was 16, her family relocated to Austin, Texas, where she graduated from Austin High School.
  • She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Texas at Austin in 1975.
  • After receiving bachelor degree she made her Broadway debut in the musical Rex.
  • She was a regular cast member in the soap opera The Doctors from 1979 to 1981.
  • Mahaffey won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting actress in a Drama series Northern Exposure.
  • She played Alma Hodge in season 3 of ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives from 2006 to 2007.
  • She was listed as a contender for a nomination in the 2021 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress category.
  • She was married to actor and director Joseph Kell, with whom she had a daughter.
  • Actress Valerie Mahaffey died of cancer on May 30, 2025, at the age of 71.

FAQ:

Who is Valerie Mahaffey married to?

Actress Valerie Mahaffey was married to actor Joseph Kell.

Who is Adam’s wife in Northern Exposure?

Actress Valerie Mahaffey portrayed the wife of Adam’s in Northern Exposure.

What happened to Valerie Mahaffey?

Actress Valerie Mahaffey died on 30 May 2025 from cancer.

What is Valerie Mahaffey’s net worth?

As of 2025, Valerie Mahaffey’s estimated net worth is $2 Million.

Who is Valerie Mahaffey’s daughter?

Valerie Mahaffey had a daughter with her husband Joseph Kell.

How old was Valerie Mahaffey?

71 years (in 2025, at the time of death)

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