Beverly Sassoon (born 1944 or 1945[1]) is a Canadian-American actress and author.
Beverly Sassoon | |
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 Beverly Adams in trailer for How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) | |
| Born | 1944 or 1945 (age 79–80) |
| Other names | Beverly Sassoon |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, author |
| Years active | 1963–1999 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4, including Catya Sassoon |
Early life
editAdams was born in Alberta, Canada,[2] but is a citizen of the United States.[3] She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Adams.[1] Raised Roman Catholic, she moved with her family to Burbank, California after the war where, as a teen, she competed in and won beauty contests before becoming an actress.[4][5] She began working as a model while she was a student at Valley State College.[2]
Adams, who initially wanted to become a doctor, had a weekend job in a dress shop while she worked during the week as secretary to a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles. When the dress shop had a fashion show televised, Adams modeled some of the dresses. An advertising man saw her modeling on that broadcast and invited her to make a commercial at a local television station. Ozzie Nelson was at the station at the same time, and he invited her to play a bit part in an episode of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.[1]
Acting
editAdams appeared in various guest roles in television series of the 1960s, including a recurring role on the Dr. Kildare TV series. She was selected for Columbia Pictures' New Talent Program and was signed to a contract where she appeared on several Screen Gems television series and several films, including the recurring role of Lovey Kravezit in the Matt Helm movies starring Dean Martin.[6]
After appearing uncredited in two films with Elvis Presley, Roustabout and Girl Happy, she played the redheaded Cassandra in How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
Post-acting career
editDuring her retirement from acting, Adams, going by her married name of Beverly Sassoon, published several books and served as a spokeswoman for Vidal Sassoon, Inc.[2]
She launched her own line of pet care products, Beverly Sassoon Pet Care System.[7]
Personal life
editAdams met hairstylist Vidal Sassoon when she was sent to his London salon while she was filming Torture Garden. They married on February 16, 1967.[2]
They had four children:[8] daughter Catya, an actress who died from a drug-induced heart attack; son Elan BenVidal ;[9][10] son David;[11] and daughter Eden Sassoon.[11] In 1981, the couple divorced, and Adams returned to acting. She married a matador, Antonio Migoni, but the marriage was annulled. Adams later married Philip Neal, whom she described as "the love of my life".[2] Neal died in 2004.[citation needed]
In November 2022, Adams was profiled in Classic Images, where she discussed her onscreen career.[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet | Gloria | Episode: "Wally's Pen Pal" |
| 1964 | Channing | The 1st Coed | Episode: "My Son, the All-American" |
| 1964 | Dr. Kildare | Various roles | 2 episodes |
| 1964 | The New Interns | Lisa | Uncredited |
| 1964 | Roustabout | Cora | Uncredited |
| 1964–1965 | Burke's Law | Various roles | 3 episodes |
| 1965 | Girl Happy | Girl #2 | Uncredited |
| 1965 | Bewitched | Dora "D. D." Danger O'Riley | Episode: "George the Warlock" |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | Cassandra | |
| 1965 | Gidget | Treasure | Episode: "In God, and Nobody Else, We Trust" |
| 1965 | Winter A-Go-Go | Jo Ann Wallace | |
| 1965 | Camp Runamuck | Pretty woman | Episode: "The New Swimming Pool" |
| 1966 | The Silencers | Lovey Kravezit | |
| 1966 | Birds Do It | Claudine Wald | |
| 1966 | Se Tutte le Donne del Mondo | Karin | Alternative title: If All the Women in the World |
| 1966 | Murderers' Row | Lovey Kravezit | |
| 1967 | Devil's Angels | Lynn | |
| 1967 | The Ambushers | Lovey Kravezit | |
| 1967 | Torture Garden | Carla Hayes | |
| 1968 | Hammerhead | Ivory | |
| 1980 | Quincy, M.E. | Dr. Jerri McCracken | Episode: "New Blood" |
| 1982 | CHiPs | Vanessa | Episode: "Head Over Heels" |
| 1992 | Silk Stalkings | Anna Alexis | Episode: "Baser Instincts" |
| 1996 | Mind Games | Board Member #1 | |
| 1996 | The Guilt | Vivian Cornell | Episode: "Dean's Office" |
| 1997–1999 | Profiler | Various roles | 2 episodes |
Awards nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Laurel Awards | Female New Face | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c Ellison, Vernon (August 14, 1966). "2 Human Stars, 1 Chimp Star, Visit City On Zany Movie Tour". The Greenville News. p. 4. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e Clemens, Samuel (November 2022). "I Feel Blessed". Classic Images. pp. 29–31.
- ^ "Sassoon to Marry Actress". The New York Times. January 3, 1967. p. 62. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ Barbara Wilkins, People: "He's Hung Up His Scissors, but Vidal and Beverly Sassoon Are on Beauty's Cutting Edge", people.com, March 29, 1976.
- ^ "Beverly Adams". northernstars.ca. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
- ^ p. 33 Lisanti, Tom & Paul, Louis Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973 McFarland; Reprint edition 30 October 2016
- ^ Lisanti, Tom; O'Neill, Eileen; Paul, Louis (2002). Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973. McFarland. p. 36. ISBN 0-7864-1194-5.
- ^ "Slowing Down Not My Style". thisisbath. September 4, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Mary Marshall Engaged to Wed W.E. O'Connell; Son to Mrs. Vidal Sassoon". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ^ Bowers, Katherine. "Sassoon's Heir Apparent". W. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ a b Taylor, Angela (November 13, 1976). "New Sassoon Style Is Over the Counter". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ^ Clemens, Samuel (November 2022). "I Feel Blessed". Classic Images. No. 565. Lee Enterprises.