Jo Ann Dearing was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA as Jo Ann Deardorf. She is an actress and producer, known for Suburban Commando (1991), Cat People (1982) and C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989). She has been married to Michael R. Haase since September 1, 1997. She was previously married to Bruce Pomahac.