Only child of Jack and Patricia Lipinski. Her father is an oil
executive, and her mom is a homemaker. Tara began roller skating at age
3, and won several championships. She turned to ice skating when she
was 6, and she and her mom moved to Detroit so Tara could seriously
train for international competitions. Her dad remained in Texas, and
frequently visited Michigan. She became the youngest person to win a
gold medal at the U. S. Olympic Festival, when she was 12. In 1997 she
became the youngest person ever to win the U. S. national championship
and the youngest ever to win the World Championships. In 1998 she won
the Olympic gold medal, at age 15, making her the youngest skater to
win that medal. After the Olympics, Tara turned professional. Today,
she skates in professional competitions and Stars on Ice. She has said
that she would like to continue to act.
Head-lined her own tour called Tara Lipinski's Miracle Match Tour to
raise money for leukemia. Hosted a five city fashion show for Limited
Too called Passion for Fashion. Made guest appearance on Wheel of
Fortune dressed as a genie and donated her winnings to the Boys and
Girls Club of America.
Night Court(2023)as Tara Lipinski
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?(2019)as Tara Lipinski
Kidding(2018)as Tara Lipinski
Amphibia(2019)as Judge 1
World War Z(2019)as Demo Team II
Meddling(2022)
Ice Angel(2000)
The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)as Self - Guest, Self - Guest Co-Host
Today(1952)as Self, Self - NBC Sports Figure Skating Analyst, Self - Guest, Self - NBC Olympics Figure Stating Analyst, Self - NBC Sports Analyst
Foul Play with Anthony Davis(2026)as Self
The Traitors(2023)as Self - Contestant
Milano Cortina 2026: XXV Olympic Winter Games(2026)as Self
Access Hollywood(1996)as Self
Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Inside Edition(1988)as Self
The Insider(2004)as Herelf
