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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Raquel Welch Biography (1940-)
Original name, Jo Raquel Tejada; born September 5, 1940, in Chicago, IL; daughter of Armand and Josepha (Hall) Tejada; married James Westley Welch, May 8,1959 (divorced, 1964); married Patrick Curtis, February 14, 1967 (divorced,1971); married Andre Weinfeld (a producer, cinematographer, and director), July 5, 1980 (divorced, September 1990); married Richard Palmer (a restaurateur), July 17, 1999 (separated, August, 2003); children: (first marriage) Damon,Tahnee (an actress); (second marriage) two. Addresses: Agent: Cunningham/Escott/Slevin & Doherty Talent Agency, 10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 140, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Innovative Artists, 1505 10th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.; Manager: Media Four, 8840 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress, singer, producer, writer
- Birth Details
- September 5, 1940
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Call girl, A House Is Not a Home, Embassy, 1964
- (Uncredited) College student, Roustabout, Paramount, 1964
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Do Not Disturb, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1965
- Jeri, A Swingin' Summer, United Screen Artists, 1965
- Cora Peterson, Fantastic Voyage (also known as Microscopiaand Strange Journey), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1966
- Tania Mottini, Shoot Loud, Louder ... I Don't Understand (also known as Spara Forte, Piu Forte ... Non Capisco), Embassy, 1966
- Elena, "Queen Elena," The Queens (also known as Sex Quartet,
Le Fate, and Les ogresses), Royal, 1966
- Lillian Lust, Bedazzled, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1967
- Fathom Harvill, Fathom, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1967
- Loana, One Million Years B.C., Twentieth Century-Fox, 1967
- Herself, Think Twentieth (documentary short), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1967
- Nini, "La belle epoque" (also known as "The Gay Nineties"), The OldestProfession (also known as Love Through the Centuries,
The Oldest Profession in the World,
Das Alteste Gewerbe der Welt,
L'amore attraverso i secoli,
L'amour a travers les ages, and Le plusvieux metier du monde), Goldstone/VIP, 1967
- Maria Stoner, Bandolero!, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1968
- Juliana, The Biggest Bundle of Them All, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1968
- Kit Forrest, Lady in Cement, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1968
- Michele, Flare Up (also known as Flareup), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1969
- Sarita, 100 Rifles, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1969
- Slave driver/Priestess of the Whip, The Magic Christian, Commonwealth United, 1970
- Title role, Myra Breckinridge (also known as Gore Vidal's "MyraBreckinridge"), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1970
- Title role, Hannie Caulder, Paramount, 1971
- Magdelena, Bluebeard (also known as Barbablu,
Blaubart, and Barbe-bleue) Vulcano, 1972
- Detective Eileen McHenry, Fuzz, United Artists, 1972
- Diane "K. C." Carr, Kansas City Bomber, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1972
- (Uncredited) Juliet, "I Who Have Nothing," The Special London Bridge Special, 1972
- Alice, The Last of Sheila, Warner Bros., 1973
- Constance, The Three Musketeers (also known as The Queen's Diamonds,
The Three Musketeers: The Queen's Diamonds, and Los tresmosqueteros), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1974
- Constance, The Four Musketeers (also known as The Revenge of Milady,
The Four Musketeers: Milday's Revenge,
The Return of theThree Musketeers, and Los cuatro mosqueteros), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1975
- Queenie, The Wild Party, American International Pictures, 1975
- Jugs (Jennifer), Mother, Jugs, and Speed, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1976
- Jane Gardner, L'animal (also known as The Animal and Stuntwoman), Cerito Films/Les Films Christian Fechner, 1977
- Lady Edith, Crossed Swords (also known as The Prince and the Pauper), Warner Bros., 1978
- Elena, Restless (also known as The Beloved and Sin),1978
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You and Me Together, 1979
- (Uncredited) Herself, Fist of Fear, Touch of Death, Aquarius Releasing, 1980
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Hero for Hire, 1990
- (Uncredited) Herself, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, Paramount, 1994
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100 Years of Horror: Giants and Dinosaurs (documentary), PassportVideo, 1996
- Herself, Flesh and Blood, Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1997
- Ms. Grace Kosik, Chairman of the Board, Trimark Pictures, 1998
- Jacqueline, What I Did for Love (also known as Folle d'elle), UGC-Fox Distribution, 1998
- Herself, Get Bruce!, Miramax, 1999
- Host, Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints (documentary), Image Entertainment, 2000
- (Uncredited) Herself, The Best of "So Graham Norton," 2000
- Hortensia, Tortilla Soup, Samuel Goldwyn, 2001
- Mrs. Windham Vandermark, Legally Blonde, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 2001
- (Uncredited) Herself, The Kid Stays in the Picture (documentary),USA Films, 2002
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Raquel Welch in the Valley of the Dinosaurs (documentary short), Warner Bros., 2002
- Herself (actor), Jim Brown All American (documentary), HBO Sports,2002
- Herself, Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (documentary; also known as Playboy Presents Sex at 24 Frames Per Second: The Ultimate Journey ThroughSex in Cinema), Image Entertainment, 2003
- Christine DeLee, Forget About It, 2005
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Film Producer
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Hannie Caulder, Paramount, 1971
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Television Appearances
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Series
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On Top All Over the World, 1984-85
- Dianna Brock, CPW (also known as Central Park West), CBS, 1996
- Host, Sex and the Silver Screen, Showtime, 1996-97
- Aunt Dora, American Family (also known as American Family: Journey of Dreams), PBS, 2002-2004
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Miniseries
- Herself, Retrosexual: The 80's, VH1, 2004
- Herself, Hollywood Women (documentary), ITV, 1994
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Movies
- Walks Far Woman, The Legend of Walks Far Woman, NBC, 1982
- Emily Bauer, Right to Die, NBC, 1987
- Leda Beth Vincent, Scandal in a Small Town (also known as The Education of Leda Beth Vincent), NBC, 1988
- Rachel Baxely, Trouble in Paradise, CBS, 1989
- (Uncredited) Voice of Shelly Milstone, Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby (animated), ABC, 1993
- Paula Eastman, Judith Krantz's "Torch Song" (also known as Torch Song), ABC, 1993
- Elizabeth Kane, Tainted Blood, USA Network, 1993
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Specials
- Host, Raquel!, CBS, 1970
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The Bob Hope Show, NBC, 1970
- Little Orphan Annie, Brenda Starr, and Dragon Lady, Funny Papers,1972
- Host, Really Raquel, CBS, 1974
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The McLean Stevenson Show, NBC, 1975
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Mac Davis Christmas Special ... When I Grow Up, NBC, 1976
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The Bob Hope Comedy Special, NBC, 1976
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Bob Hope Special: The Bob Hope Special from Palm Springs (also known as Bob Hope Special and Bob Hope Special from Palm Springs),NBC, 1978
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A Tribute to Neil Simon, HBO, 1978
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The Bob Hope Special, NBC, 1979
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The Muppets Go Hollywood, 1979
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Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops--1941-1972, NBC, 1980
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Mac Davis 10th Anniversary Special: I Still Believe in Music, NBC,1980
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From Raquel with Love (also known as Raquel), ABC, 1980
- Herself, Margret Dunser, auf der Suche nach den Besonderen, 1981
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Broadway Plays Washington!, PBS, 1982
- (Uncredited) Actress of The Wild Party,
The Wandering Company, 1984
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The Barbara Walters Special, ABC, 1985
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The Bob Hope Christmas Special, NBC, 1985
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The Night of 100 Stars II (also known as Night of One Hundred Stars), ABC, 1985
- Interviewee, Secrets Women Never Share, NBC, 1987
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The Crystal Light National Aerobic Championships, syndicated, 1987
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Night of 100 Stars III (also known as Night of One Hundred Stars), NBC, 1990
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Bob Hope: The First Ninety Years (also known as Bob Hope: The First 90 Years), NBC, 1993
- "The World of Jim Henson" (documentary), Great Performances, PBS,1994
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror, 1994
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Legends in Light (documentary), TNT, 1995
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Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4, Fox, 1996
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The Funniest of the World's Funniest Outtakes, Fox, 1997
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Hollywood Glamour Girls, E! Entertainment Television, 1998
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Dudley Moore: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 1999
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Biography: Raquel Welch, Arts and Entertainment, 1999
- (Uncredited) Herself, Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1, 1999
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FY2K: Graham Norton Live, Channel 4, 1999
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The Fourth Annual Celebrity Weddings: In Style, ABC, 2000
- (Uncredited) Herself, The 72nd Annual Academy Awards Pre-Show, ABC, 2000
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The Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years, AMC, 2000
- Herself, Intimate Portrait: Raquel Welch, Lifetime, 2001
- (Uncredited) Herself, Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood (documentary), AMC, 2001
- (Uncredited) Herself, Bob Hope at 100, BBC, 2003
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100 Years of Hope and Humor, NBC, 2003
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Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Arts and Entertainment, 2003
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Awards Presentations
- Presenter, The 39th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1967
- Presenter, The 42nd Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1970
- Presenter, The 44th Annual Academy Awards, NBC, 1972
- Presenter, The 45th Annual Academy Awards, NBC, 1973
- Presenter, The 46th Annual Academy Awards, NBC, 1974
- Presenter, The 47th Annual Academy Awards, NBC, 1975
- Presenter, The 50th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1978
- Presenter, The 55th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1983
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The 38th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 1984
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The 39th Annual Emmy Awards, 1987
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The 61st Annual Academy Awards Presentation, ABC, 1989
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The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards, CBS, 1990
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The 5th Annual American Comedy Awards, ABC, 1991
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The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards, TBS, 1992
- Presenter, The 14th Annual CableACE Awards, Lifetime, 1993
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The 49th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 1995
- Presenter, The 51st Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 1997
- Co-host, The 2000 Hispanic Heritage Awards, NBC, 2000
- Presenter, The 2001 ALMA Awards, ABC, 2001
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Pilots
- Diana Brock, Central Park West, CBS, 1995
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Episodic
- Billboard girl, The Hollywood Palace, ABC, 1964
- Saloon girl, "Ryker," The Virginian (also known as The Men FromShiloh), NBC, 1964
- Lieutenant Wilson, "McHale the Desk Commander," McHale's Navy, ABC, 1964
- Stewardess, "Witch or Wife?," Bewitched, ABC, 1964
- Miss France, "Hugger-Mugger, by the Sea," The Rogues, NBC, 1964
- "Wendy Sails in the Sunset," Wendy and Me, ABC, 1965
- "Sam's Nephew," The Baileys of Balboa, CBS, 1965
- Mystery guest, What's My Line?, CBS, 1967
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The Dean Martin Show (also known as The Dean Martin Comedy Hour), NBC, 1969
- Cameo, "Fade-In," Bracken's World, NBC, 1969
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Evening at Pops, PBS, 1970
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The Dick Cavett Show, ABC, 1970
- Guest performer, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, NBC, 1971
- Herself, V.I.P.-Schaukel, 1972
- Herself, Parkinson, BBC, 1972
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (also known as The Bestof Carson), NBC, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988
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Cher, CBS, 1975
- Guest host, Saturday Night Live (also known as SNL), 1976
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The Muppet Show, syndication, 1978
- Captain Nirvana of the Necroton Black Army, "Mork vs. the Necrotons: Parts 1 & 2," Mork and Mindy, ABC, 1979
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On Top of the World, 1985
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Fame, Fortune & Romance, 1986
- Cynthia Gibson, Evening Shade, CBS, 1993
- Diana Stride, "Top Copy," Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (also known as Lois and Clark and The New Adventures of Superman), ABC, 1995
- Voice, "Cinderella," Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, HBO, 1995
- Vesta Spellman, "Third Aunt from the Sun," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (also known as Sabrina and Sabrina Goes to College), ABC, 1996
- Herself, "The Summer of George," Seinfeld, NBC, 1997
- Abby Lassiter, "Porn in the U.S.A.," Spin City, ABC, 1997
- Abby Lassiter, "A River Runs through Me," Spin City, ABC, 1998
- Guest, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, ABC, 1998
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The Hollywood Fashion Machine, E! Entertainment Television, 1999
- Abby Lassiter, "Balloons Over Broadway," Spin City, ABC, 2000
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The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News, 2004
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Larry King Live, CNN, 2004
- Jackie, "Vanity Unfair," 8 Simple Rules ... for Dating My Teenage Daughter (also known as 8 Simple Rules), ABC, 2004
- Herself, Your World w/Neil Cavuto, Fox News, 2005
- Also appeared in Hollywood Squares.
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Stage Appearances
- (As Raquel Tejada) Title role, Ramona, Hemet, CA, 1959
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Woman of the Year, Palace Theatre, New York City, 1981
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The Night of 100 Stars II (also known as Night of One Hundred Stars), Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1985
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Night of 100 Stars III (also known as Night of One Hundred Stars), Radio City Music Hall, 1990
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Easter Bonnet Competition: A Salute to 100 Years of Broadway, Minskoff Theatre, New York City, 1994
- Title roles, Victor/Victoria, Marquis Theater, New York City, 1997
- Epifania, The Millionairess, Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro, MA, 1998
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Major Tours
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The Millionairess, U.K. cities, 1995
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Cabaret
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Raquel Welch: Live in Concert, Sands Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ, 1985
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Major Tours
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Cabaret
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Raquel Welch: Live in Concert, U.S. and European cities, 1985-86
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RECORDINGS
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Videos
- Herself, Raquel: Total Beauty and Fitness, HBO Home Video, 1984
- Herself, Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook, 1984
- Herself, Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story, Playhouse HomeVideo, 1985
- Herself, A Week with Raquel, HBO Home Video, 1986
- Herself, Lose 10 Lbs. in 3 Weeks, HBO Home Video, 1988
- Herself, Raquel: Body & Mind, HBO Home Video, 1989
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WRITINGS
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Television Specials
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From Raquel With Love (also known as Raquel), ABC, 1980
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Nonfiction
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Raquel: The Raquel Welch Total Beauty and Fitness Program, Holt, Rinehart and Winston (New York City), 1984
- (With Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson) Jill Bobrow, St. Vincent andthe Grenadines: Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Palm, Union,PSV: A Plural Country, photographs by Dana Jinkins, W. W. Norton (New York City), 1985
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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Contemporary Hispanic Biography, Vol. 1, Gale Group, 2002
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International Directory of Films and Filmmakers, Volume 3: Actors andActresses, 2nd ed., St. James Press (Detroit, MI), 1992
Periodicals
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Parade Magazine, March 17, 2002, p. 22
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People Weekly, August 2, 1999, p. 110
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