Verna Charlene Stavely, professionally known as Charlene Holt (April 28, 1928 – April 5, 1996), was an American actress known for her supporting roles in television and film.
Charlene Holt | |
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| Born | Verna Charlene Stavely April 28, 1928 Snyder, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 1996 (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1962–1980 |
| Spouse |
William A. Tishman
(m. 1966; div. 1972) |
Early life
editHolt was born on April 28, 1928, in Snyder, Texas, to Malcolm C. and Verna Vesta Stavely, née Chandler.[1][2][3] After she graduated from high school in Hagerman, New Mexico, she attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. She was a model in Houston, Texas.[4]
In 1956, Holt was crowned Miss Maryland.[5]
Holt appeared in various TV commercials in 1958 and reportedly signed a $50,000-a-year modeling contract in New York at age 19. She was in a Revlon lipstick commercial, in which she was reportedly spotted by director Howard Hawks, [1] who later cast her in several of his films, including Man's Favorite Sport and El Dorado (1966/1967). She was subsequently named "Miss Sweater Girl" in October 1958 by the Wool Bureau. The contest was held in the Crystal Suite of the Savoy Hilton Hotel in New York.[citation needed]
Career
editHolt's first credited role was as Lisa, a model, in If a Man Answers, a 1962 comedy film directed by Henry Levin and starring Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee. Afterwards, she played in many other movies through 1980.
Filmography
edit- Target: The Corruptors (1962, TV Series)
- If a Man Answers (1962) – Lisa, Model
- Hawaiian Eye (1962, TV Series) – Evelyn Mason
- Saints and Sinners (1962, TV Series) – Woman Correspondent
- Days of Wine and Roses (1962) – Guest (uncredited)
- Island of Love (1963) – (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1963, TV Series) (Season 2 Episode 2: "A Nice Touch") – Darlene Vance
- Burke's Law (1963–1964, TV Series) – Cecily Channing / Christy
- Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) – Tex Connors
- Arrest and Trial (1964, TV Series) – Fay Carlson
- Perry Mason (1965, TV Series) – Helen Cadmus
- Red Line 7000 (1965) – Lindy
- Honey West (1965, TV Series) – Gloria
- The Hero (1966, TV Series) – Angie
- El Dorado (1966) – Maudie
- Hour of the Gun (1967) – Wife of Harry, the Barber (uncredited)
- It Takes a Thief (1968, TV Series) – Tracey Lewis / Miss Spencer
- Zigzag (1970) – Sara Raymond
- Wonder Woman (1974, TV Movie) – Hippolyte
- Police Story (1975, TV Series) – Maggie
- Melvin and Howard (1980) – Mrs. Worth
- CHiPs (1980, TV Series) – Herself (uncredited) (final appearance)
References
edit- ^ a b "Charlene Holt – The Private Life and Times of Charlene Holt. Charlene Holt Pictures". Glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ "Charlene Holt | Biography, Photos, Movies, TV, Credits | Hollywood.com". Archive.is. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Charlene Holt Filmography and Movies". Fandango. January 1, 1940. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ "Actress Charlene Holt". www.davickservices.com. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Miss Maryland Usa And Miss Maryland Teen Usa". Missmarylandusa.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.