Born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Pamela Newman began her acting career in Hollywood when she was married to Christian rock musician and performer, Larry Norman in the 1970s. She continued acting throughout the 80s in films and as a regular on many of the decade's top sit-com's. Pamela is a professional photographer as well as the owner of a model management company in Carmel, California. She resides in Carmel with her husband, former composer and rock musician Joey Newman and their son Michael.