Tami Stronach

Tami Stronach launched her professional acting career securing the iconic role of the Childlike Empress in Wolfgang Petersen’s 1984 fantasy film, ‘The NeverEnding Story’, after a rigorous audition process. Filmed in Bavaria, Germany, her performance in the beloved cult classic resonated with audiences worldwide. The same year, Stronach released her debut pop album, ‘Fairy Queen’. Prior to this breakthrough, she honed her skills portraying Piglet in a San Francisco stage adaptation of ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ in the early 1980s.

She also engaged with fans and the industry as a guest on the ‘365Flicks Podcast’ in 2017. Most recently, Stronach made a highly anticipated return to major film roles, co-producing and starring as the Witch in the fantasy film ‘Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps’, released in 2024. This significant project, which also features her daughter Maya, marks a powerful return to major film roles after decades and showcases her multifaceted talent and ongoing commitment to creative storytelling. Through her own production studio, she continues to develop projects that merge her diverse experiences as an acclaimed actress, dancer, and producer.