Beverly Adams

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Beverly Sassoon
Beverly Adams in trailer for How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
Born1944 or 1945 (age 78–79)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Other namesBeverly Sassoon
Occupation(s)Actress, author
Years active1963–1999
Spouses
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(m. 1967; div. 1980)​
Antonio Migoni
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(annulled)​
  • Philip Neal
Children4, including Catya Sassoon

Beverly Sassoon (born 1944 or 1945[1]) is a Canadian-American actress and author.

Early life[edit]

Adams 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[edit]

Adams 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[edit]

During 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[edit]

Adams 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] and Adams retired from acting, after fulfilling a commitment to appear in Irving Allen's Hammerhead, to raise the couple's children.[citation needed]

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.

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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d e Clemens, Samuel (November 2022). "I Feel Blessed". Classic Images. pp. 29–31.
  3. ^ "Sassoon to Marry Actress". The New York Times. January 3, 1967. p. 62. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Beverly Adams". northernstars.ca. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
  6. ^ p. 33 Lisanti, Tom & Paul, Louis Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973 McFarland; Reprint edition 30 October 2016
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Slowing Down Not My Style". thisisbath. September 4, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  9. ^ "Mary Marshall Engaged to Wed W.E. O'Connell; Son to Mrs. Vidal Sassoon". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  10. ^ Bowers, Katherine. "Sassoon's Heir Apparent". W. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  11. ^ a b Taylor, Angela (November 13, 1976). "New Sassoon Style Is Over the Counter". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  12. ^ Clemens, Samuel (November 2022). "I Feel Blessed". Classic Images. No. 565. Lee Enterprises.

External links[edit]

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