Tami Stronach

Tami Stronach (born July 31, 1972) is an actor, dancer, filmmaker, and professor. A childhood performance as the Childlike Empress in the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story led to a record deal and music video in Germany. After receiving inappropriate attention as a young star, Stronach pivoted to dancing. As an adult, she has branched into teaching, producing dance performances, filmmaking, and supporting child performers.

Infobox

Born

(1972-07-31) July 31, 1972 (age 53)Imperial State of Iran

Occupations

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Years active

1983–present

Notable work

The Childlike Empress in The NeverEnding Story

Spouse

Greg Steinbruner

Children

1 daughter

Father

David Stronach

Tables

· Career › Credits

1983

Theatre

Role(s)

Winnie-the-Pooh

Notes

Piglet

1984

Film

Role(s)

The NeverEnding Story

Notes

Childlike Empress

2002

Theatre

Role(s)

Signals of Distress

Notes

Dog

2024

Film

Role(s)

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Notes

The Witch & producer

Year	Medium	Title	Role	Citation(s)
1983	Theatre	Winnie-the-Pooh	Piglet
1984	Film	The NeverEnding Story	Childlike Empress
2002	Theatre	Signals of Distress	Dog
2024	Film	Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps	The Witch & producer

References

"Papers of John Hansman and David Stronach"
https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/cb12bc6f-e1d4-36d4-a5db-49a6d3220f90
"Tami Stronach – The Childlike Empress Has Grown Up But is Still Neverending"
https://popentertainmentblog.com/2018/05/18/tami-stronach-the-childlike-empress-has-grown-up-but-is-still-neverending/
Tehran Times
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449356/Scottish-archaeologist-David-Stronach-famed-for-intensive-Iranian
Vice
https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-happened-to-the-neverending-storys-childlike-empress-tami-stronach/
"Archaeologist David Stronach, the 39th Recipient of the AIA's Gold Medal, Describes Highlights in a Long Career"
https://web.archive.org/web/20041009160537/https://ls.berkeley.edu/new/04/stronach.html
VCR Party Live!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJZG8SsV45M
Flickering Myth
https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2017/02/interview-the-neverending-story-star-tami-stronach/
Beacon Reader
https://web.archive.org/web/20141229001943/https://www.beaconreader.com/sion-fullana/the-woman-who-makes-us-believe-in-fantasy
Mamamia
https://www.mamamia.com.au/neverending-story-empress-tami-stronach/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/neverending-story-queen-tami-stronach-star-fantasy-man-witch-1302386
contactmusic.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20160109203617/https://www.contactmusic.com/news/forgotten-never-ending-story-star-returns
"The Company"
https://web.archive.org/web/20060527181722/http://www.netacompany.org/thecompany.htm
"Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps: Full Cast & Crew"
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/man_and_witch_the_dance_of_a_thousand_steps/cast-and-crew
The Village Voice
https://www.villagevoice.com/2002/11/26/theater-75/