Vanessa Angel
| Vanessa Angel | |
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 Angel in July 2009 |
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| Born | Vanessa Madeline Angel 10 November 1966 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Rick Otto (m. 1996) |
Vanessa Madeline Angel (born 10 November 1966[1]) is an English model and actress. She played the role of Lisa on the television series Weird Science.[2] She is also known for her role as Claudia in the film Kingpin.
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[edit] Early life
Angel was discovered by a Select Model Management modeling agent in a London cafe as a teenager.[3] At 16, she was signed by Ford Models and moved to New York City.[4] During her modeling stint, Angel appeared on the covers of Vogue[5] and Cosmopolitan.[6]
[edit] Career
Angel's first film role was in the 1985 American comedy, Spies Like Us, in which she played a soldier in the Soviet Strategic Missile Forces. In 1990, she appeared in a small role in the movie King of New York. Angel continued to appear in films throughout the early 1990s.
In 1993, she starred in the television series Weird Science. The show ran for five seasons, ending in 1999. In 1995, Angel was cast in the role of Xena, a guest spot on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Due to an illness, she was unable to take the role. The role eventually went to Lucy Lawless.[7]
During the series run of Weird Science, Angel landed the female lead in the Farrelly brothers film, Kingpin.[8] She played roles in Kissing a Fool with David Schwimmer, followed by a role in the 1999 film, Made Men. In 2004, she appeared in SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2, as Scott Baio's wife.[9] Angel has also had roles in Sabretooth and The Perfect Score.
In 2000, she guest starred in three episodes of Stargate SG-1. Angel played the role of Anise, a Tok'ra archaeologist/scientist whose Host is named Freya. Her first appearance is in the Season 4 episode Upgrades, and she appeared in the two following episodes, Crossroads and Divide and Conquer. In 2005, Angel played herself in the Season 2 episode of Entourage entitled I Love You Too. In 2007, she completed the independent film Blind Ambition.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Russian Rocket Crewperson | |
| 1989 | Another Chance | Jackie Johanson | |
| 1990 | King of New York | British Female | |
| 1991 | Killer Instinct | Deborah Walker | Alternative title: Homicidal Impulse |
| 1992 | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Stewardess | |
| 1994 | Cityscrapes: Los Angeles | Trouble | |
| 1994 | Sleep with Me | Marianne | |
| 1996 | Kingpin | Claudia | |
| 1998 | Kissing a Fool | Natasha | |
| 1999 | Made Men | Debra | |
| 2000 | Enemies of Laughter | Jennifer | |
| 2000 | G-Men from Hell | Gloria Lake | |
| 2001 | Camouflage | Cindy Davies | |
| 2001 | Firetrap | Beth Hooper | |
| 2004 | The Perfect Score | Anita Donlee | |
| 2004 | Out for Blood | Susan Hastings | Alternative title: Vampires: Out for Blood |
| 2004 | SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2 | Jean Bobbins | |
| 2005 | Raging Sharks | Linda Olsen | Direct-to-video release |
| 2005 | The Good Humor Man | Ms. Barlass | Uncredited |
| 2005 | Popstar | Diane | |
| 2006 | Monster Night | Claire Ackerman | Direct-to-DVD release |
| 2008 | Blind Ambition | Autumn Milestone | |
| 2008 | Endless Bummer | Brenda Schooler | |
| 2009 | Level Seven | Angela | |
| 2011 | Hall Pass | Missy, the divorced friend |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Equalizer | Christine Hayes | 1 episode |
| 1991– 1992 |
Baywatch | Megan | 3 episodes |
| 1992 | On the Air | Chorus Girl | 1 episode |
| 1992 | Raven | Flight Attendant | 1 episode |
| 1992 | Lady Boss | Christie | Television movie |
| 1992– 1993 |
Reasonable Doubts | Detective Peggy Elliott | 7 episodes |
| 1993 | Melrose Place | Karen | 3 episodes |
| 1993 | Murder, She Wrote | Kathryn Scofield | 1 episode |
| 1993 | The Cover Girl Murders | Rachel | Television movie |
| 1994 | Time Trax | Jane Hawkins | 1 episode |
| 1994– 1998 |
Weird Science | Lisa | 88 episodes |
| 1997 | Veronica's Closet | Suzanne | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Partners | Angel | Television movie |
| 2000 | Stargate SG-1 | Anise/Freya | 3 episodes |
| 2002 | Sabretooth | Catherine Viciy | Television movie |
| 2003 | The Division | Mary Turner | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys | Erica Sharpe | Television movie |
| 2005 | Criminal Intent | Susan Grace | Television movie |
| 2005 | Entourage | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Planet Raptor: Raptor Island 2 | Dr. Anna Rogers | Television movie |
| 2009 | Saving Grace | Pauline Hoover | 1 episode |
| 2009 | The Mars Shuttle Murders | Helena Kirkowski | Television movie |
| 2009 | Shark Biscuit | Detective Patricia Henley | Television movie |
| 2011 | Californication | Season 5 Episode 2 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Vanessa Angel - Biography". NYTimes.com. http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1780/Vanessa-Angel/biography. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ Scott, Tony (1994-03-04). "Weird Science She's Alive". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117902432.html. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ Nicholas, Ruth (1999-10-30). "Style: That year's model". The Independent (London). http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19991030/ai_n14266700. Retrieved 2007-11-12.[dead link]
- ^ "New York Times, Vanessa Angel". Movies.nytimes.com. http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1780/Vanessa-Angel/biography. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ Vogue (UK: Condé Nast Publications): pp. Cover. April 1983
- ^ Scavullo, Francesco (February 1985). Cosmopolitan (U.S.: Hearst Corporation) 198 (2): pp. Cover
- ^ "Xena Gets the Axe". BBC News. 2000-10-17. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/976257.stm. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
- ^ Rita Kempley (1997-01-07). "'Kingpin': Bowl-You-Over Yucks". Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/review96/kingpinkemp.htm. Retrieved October 17, 2007.
- ^ CBS News (2004-08-23). "Scott Baio Does Day Care". CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/23/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main637727.shtml. Retrieved October 17, 2007.
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