<P> Lisa Diane Whelchel ( born May 29 , 1963 ) is an American actress , singer , songwriter , author , and public speaker . She is known for her appearances as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club and her nine - year role as the preppy and wealthy Blair Warner on The Facts of Life . In 1984 , she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance for her contemporary Christian album , All Because of You . Since 2009 , she has been a regular speaker with Women of Faith Christian conferences . In 2012 , Whelchel participated as a contestant on the CBS competitive reality series Survivor : Philippines and tied for second place . She was also voted fan favorite and was awarded $100,000 . </P>
<P> Lisa Diane Whelchel ( born May 29 , 1963 ) is an American actress , singer , songwriter , author , and public speaker . She is known for her appearances as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club and her nine - year role as the preppy and wealthy Blair Warner on The Facts of Life . In 1984 , she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance for her contemporary Christian album , All Because of You . Since 2009 , she has been a regular speaker with Women of Faith Christian conferences . In 2012 , Whelchel participated as a contestant on the CBS competitive reality series Survivor : Philippines and tied for second place . She was also voted fan favorite and was awarded $100,000 . </P>
who played blair warner on the facts of life
who played blair warner on the facts of life
Lisa Diane Whelchel
Lisa Diane Whelchel