Meredith Ann Baxter (born June 21, 1947) is an
American actress and
producer. She is known for her roles on the
ABC drama series
Family (1976–80) and the
NBC sitcom Family Ties (1982–89). A five-time
Emmy Award nominee, one of her nominations was for playing the title role in the 1992 TV film
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story. She has also done voice-work on the
The Hub channel's animated sitcom
Dan Vs. (2011–13).