Carlene Watkins, born on June 4, 1952, in Hartford, Connecticut, is an American actress best known for her roles in television series and films such as "Best of the West," "Bob," "Dear John," "The Tortellis," and "Tough Enough."

She began her career with guest appearances on TV shows like "Columbo," "The Bionic Woman," "The Rockford Files," and "Quincy, M.E." She gained wider recognition for her role as Caroline Long in the TV series "Tough Enough" (1983) and as Nurse Valerie in "Galactica 1980" (1980).

Throughout her career, Carlene Watkins appeared in numerous TV shows, including "The Love Boat," "Remington Steele," "It's Not Easy," "Magnum, P.I.," "Mary," "The Tortellis," "Dear John," "Bob," and "Home Improvement." She also had roles in TV movies such as "The Two-Five" (1978), "Condominium" (1980), and "Women Without Men" (2010).

Her film credits include "The Stepfather" (1987), "The Accused" (1988), and "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991).

In her personal life, Carlene Watkins has been married to Ed Weinberger since 1984, and they have two children.