Paulina Porizkova Biography (1965-)

Born April 9, 1965, in Prostejov, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic); immigrated to the United States, 1982; daughter of Anna Porizkova; married Ric Ocasek (a musician and actor), August 23, 1989; children: Jonathan Raven, OliverOrion, four stepsons, including Adam Ocasek. Addresses: Agent: Creative Artists Agency, 9830 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1825.

Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress
Birth Details
April 9, 1965
Prostejov, Czechoslovakia

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Elite model, Portfolio, 1983
  • Covergirl (also known as Dreamworld), New World Pictures, 1984
  • Krystyna, Anna, Vestron Pictures, 1987
  • Nina, Her Alibi, Warner Bros., 1989
  • Millie, Arizona Dream (also known as The Arrowtooth Waltz),1993 Warner Bros., 1995
  • Langley Flynn, Female Perversions (also known as Phantasien einer Frau), 1996 October Films, 1997
  • Tanya, Wedding Bell Blues, Legacy Releasing, 1996
  • Diane Thwaite, Long Time Since, Lucius Films, 1997
  • Dallas, Thursday, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment/Propaganda Films,1998
  • Chi Chi Chemise, The Intern (also known as Intern), CowboyBooking International/Moonstone Entertainment, 2000
  • Wallis P. Longsworth, Partners in Crime, Artisan Entertainment, 2000
  • Eliza, Roomates, 2001
  • Asylum (also known as Dark Asylum), Lions Gate Films, 2001
  • Film Work
  • Dialogue coach for subtitle translation, Anna, Vestron Pictures, 1987
  • Director, Roomates, 2001
  • Television Appearances
  • Specials
  • Sports Illustrated behind the Scenes: Official Swimsuit Video, HBO, 1992
  • Episodic
  • David Letterman Show, 1987
  • Sally Jessy Raphael, 1992
  • (Uncredited) Alexa Miroslav, "Model Husband," Ned and Stacey, Fox,1995
  • Teresa, "About Being Gay," Talk to Me, ABC, 2000
  • Also appeared on talk shows with Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, and Jay Leno.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Videos
  • Drive (music video by the Cars), 1984
  • A Private Lesson, Estee Lauder, 1991
  • WRITINGS
  • Screenplays
  • Roomates, 2001
  • Books
  • (With Joanne Russell) The Adventures of Ralphie the Roach (juvenile), illustrated by Adam Ocasek, Doubleday (New York City), c. 1992.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Books
    • Contemporary Newsmakers 1986, Issue Cumulation, Gale, 1987
    Periodicals
    • Entertainment Weekly, August 18, 1995, p. 68
    • New Woman, April, 1997, pp. 62, 64

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