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'''Vanessa Angel''' (born [[November 10]], [[1966]]) is an [[England|English]] [[model (person)|model]] and [[actress]]. She is best known for playing the role of Lisa on the television series ''[[Weird Science (TV series)|Weird Science]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117902432.html?categoryid=32&cs=1&query=dark+AND+angel|title=Weird Science She's Alive|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' |year=2007|author=Tony Scott|language=English}}</ref> and the Farrelly brothers film, "Kingpin".
'''Vanessa Angel''' (born [[November 10]], [[1966]]) is an [[England|English]] [[model (person)|model]] and [[actress]]. She is best known for playing the role of Lisa on the television series ''[[Weird Science (TV series)|Weird Science]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117902432.html?categoryid=32&cs=1&query=dark+AND+angel|title=Weird Science She's Alive|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' |year=2007|author=Tony Scott|language=English}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Born in [[London, England]], Angel attended Heathfield High School for Girls in Harrow, [[Middlesex]], England before being discovered as a teen by a top London model agency. After working in London and Europe, she then moved to New York after being invited by renowned model agent Eileen Ford.[[Ford Models|Ford model agent]]. During her modeling stint, Angel appeared on the covers of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' and ''[[Cosmopolitan Magazine|Cosmopolitan]]''.
Born in [[London, England]], Angel attended Heathfield High School for Girls in Harrow, [[Middlesex]], England,<ref>[http://www.nndb.com/people/273/000091997/ NNDb.com entry for Vanessa Angel]</ref> before being discovered as a teen by a [[Ford Models|Ford model agent]].<ref name=imdb>{{imdb name|id=0029502}}</ref>During her modeling stint, Angel appeared on the covers of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' and ''[[Cosmopolitan Magazine|Cosmopolitan]]''.<ref>[http://www.tv.com/vanessa-angel/person/24310/biography.html Tv.com bio for Vanessa Angel]</ref>


===Career===
===Career===
Her first movie role was in the [[1985 in film|1985]] [[United States|American]] [[comedy]], ''[[Spies Like Us]]'', in which she played a [[soldier]] in the [[Soviet]] [[Strategic Rocket Forces|Strategic Missile Forces]]. She then studied at the renowned Actors Studio in New York under Frank Corsaro and Sondra Lee. She played a few roles while living in New York,including Abel Ferrara's "King of New York". She then moved to Los Angeles and after working on several guest television roles, including a recurring role on NBC's "Reasonabe Doubts"with Mark Harmon, "Melrose Place" and independent features including the acclaimed "Sleep with Me", Angel landed the role of Lisa on "Weird Science".The show ran for four seasons. In [[1995 in television|1995]], Angel was cast in the role of [[Xena]], originally intended to be a three-episode guest arc on ''[[Hercules: The Legendary Journeys]]''. Due to an illness, she was unable to take the role. Ultimately, the role went to [[Lucy Lawless]].<ref>{{cite web | title =''Xena'' gets the axe| publisher = BBC News | date =2000-10-17 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/976257.stm | accessdate =2007-11-02}}</ref>
Her first movie role was in the [[1985 in film|1985]] [[United States|American]] [[comedy]], ''[[Spies Like Us]]'', in which she played a [[soldier]] in the [[Soviet]] [[Strategic Rocket Forces|Strategic Missile Forces]]. Her role was largely "[[eye candy]]" in the movie, as she appeared prominently in [[lingerie|underwear]] in scenes. In [[1995 in television|1995]], Angel was cast in the role of [[Xena]], originally intended to be a three-episode guest arc on ''[[Hercules: The Legendary Journeys]]''. Due to an illness, she was unable to take the role. Ultimately, the role went to [[Lucy Lawless]].<ref>{{cite web | title =''Xena'' gets the axe| publisher = BBC News | date =2000-10-17 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/976257.stm | accessdate =2007-11-02}}</ref>
She won the female lead in the Farrelly brothers "Kingpin" and in
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[[1998 in film|1998]], Angel landed a part in ''[[Kissing a Fool]]'' with [[David Schwimmer]]. In [[2004 in film|2004]], she appeared in ''[[Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2]]'', as [[Scott Baio|Scott Baio's]] wife.<ref name="sfgate">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1998/02/27/WEEKEND12378.dtl|title=Here comes the bride, but who's the groom?|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=San Francisco Chronicle/ Hearst Communications Inc. |year=1998|author=G. Allen Johnson|language=English}}</ref><ref name="mary">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,274331,00.html|title=Farrelly Improved|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|year=1999|author=Ty Burr|language=English}}</ref><ref name="cbs">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/23/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main637727.shtml|title=Scott Baio Does Day Care|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=CBS News|year=2004|author=CBS News|language=English}}</ref>Angel has also had roles in ''[[Sabretooth (film)|Sabretooth]]'', ''[[The Perfect Score]]'' and ''[[Kingpin (film)|Kingpin]]''.<ref name="wpost">{{Cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/review96/kingpinkemp.htm|title='Kingpin': Bowl-You-Over Yucks|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=''Washington Post''|year=1996|author=Rita Kempley|language=English}}</ref>


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In [[1998 in film|1998]], Angel landed a part in ''[[Kissing a Fool]]'' with [[David Schwimmer]], followed by a role in the [[1999 in film|1999]] film, ''[[There's Something About Mary]]''. In [[2004 in film|2004]], she appeared in ''[[Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2]]'', as [[Scott Baio|Scott Baio's]] wife.<ref name="sfgate">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1998/02/27/WEEKEND12378.dtl|title=Here comes the bride, but who's the groom?|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=San Francisco Chronicle/ Hearst Communications Inc. |year=1998|author=G. Allen Johnson|language=English}}</ref><ref name="mary">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,274331,00.html|title=Farrelly Improved|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|year=1999|author=Ty Burr|language=English}}</ref><ref name="cbs">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/23/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main637727.shtml|title=Scott Baio Does Day Care|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=CBS News|year=2004|author=CBS News|language=English}}</ref>Angel has also had roles in ''[[Sabretooth (film)|Sabretooth]]'', ''[[The Perfect Score]]'' and ''[[Kingpin (film)|Kingpin]]''.<ref name="wpost">{{Cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/review96/kingpinkemp.htm|title='Kingpin': Bowl-You-Over Yucks|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=October 17|publisher=''Washington Post''|year=1996|author=Rita Kempley|language=English}}</ref>
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In [[2000 in television|2000]], she guest starred in three episodes of ''Stargate SG-1''. Angel played the role of [[Tok'ra]] [[archaeologist]]/[[scientist]] Freya, whose [[symbiote]] is named Anise. Her first appearance is in the Season 4 episode [[Upgrades (Stargate SG-1)|"Upgrades"]], and she appeared in the two following episodes, [[Crossroads (Stargate SG-1)|"Crossroads"]] and [[Divide and Conquer (Stargate SG-1)|"Divide and Conquer"]].<ref name=imdb>{{imdb name|id=0029502}}</ref>


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In addition to film work, Angel has also appeared in television. In [[1994 in television|1994]], she starred in the television series ''Weird Science''. The show ran for four seasons. In [[2000 in television|2000]], she guest starred in three episodes of ''Stargate SG-1''. Angel played the role of [[Tok'ra]] [[archaeologist]]/[[scientist]] Freya, whose [[symbiote]] is named Anise. Her first appearance is in the Season 4 episode [[Upgrades (Stargate SG-1)|"Upgrades"]], and she appeared in the two following episodes, [[Crossroads (Stargate SG-1)|"Crossroads"]] and [[Divide and Conquer (Stargate SG-1)|"Divide and Conquer"]].<ref name=imdb />
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In [[2005 in television|2005]], Angel played herself in the Season 2 episode of ''[[Entourage (TV Series)|Entourage]]'' titled "[[I Love You Too]]". In [[2007 in film|2007]], she completed the [[independent film]] ''Blind Ambition''.<ref name=imdb />

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In [[2005 in television|2005]], Angel played herself in the Season 2 episode of ''[[Entourage (TV Series)|Entourage]]'' titled "[[I Love You Too]]". In [[2007 in film|2007]], she completed the [[independent film]] ''Blind Ambition''.<ref name=imdb />

==Personal Life==
In [[1996]], Angel married actor Rick Otto. The couple have one child, a daughter.<ref name=imdb />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 05:36, 12 November 2007

Vanessa Angel
Born
Vanessa Madeline Angel
OccupationActress
Years active1985-present
SpouseRick Otto (1996-present)

Vanessa Angel (born November 10, 1966) is an English model and actress. She is best known for playing the role of Lisa on the television series Weird Science[1]

Biography

Early life

Born in London, England, Angel attended Heathfield High School for Girls in Harrow, Middlesex, England,[2] before being discovered as a teen by a Ford model agent.[3]During her modeling stint, Angel appeared on the covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan.[4]

Career

Her first movie role was in the 1985 American comedy, Spies Like Us, in which she played a soldier in the Soviet Strategic Missile Forces. Her role was largely "eye candy" in the movie, as she appeared prominently in underwear in scenes. In 1995, Angel was cast in the role of Xena, originally intended to be a three-episode guest arc on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Due to an illness, she was unable to take the role. Ultimately, the role went to Lucy Lawless.[5]

In 1998, Angel landed a part in Kissing a Fool with David Schwimmer, followed by a role in the 1999 film, There's Something About Mary. In 2004, she appeared in Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, as Scott Baio's wife.[6][7][8]Angel has also had roles in Sabretooth, The Perfect Score and Kingpin.[9]

In addition to film work, Angel has also appeared in television. In 1994, she starred in the television series Weird Science. The show ran for four seasons. In 2000, she guest starred in three episodes of Stargate SG-1. Angel played the role of Tok'ra archaeologist/scientist Freya, whose symbiote is named Anise. Her first appearance is in the Season 4 episode "Upgrades", and she appeared in the two following episodes, "Crossroads" and "Divide and Conquer".[3]

In 2005, Angel played herself in the Season 2 episode of Entourage titled "I Love You Too". In 2007, she completed the independent film Blind Ambition.[3]

Personal Life

In 1996, Angel married actor Rick Otto. The couple have one child, a daughter.[3]

Filmography

Television

References

  1. ^ Tony Scott (2007). "Weird Science She's Alive". Variety. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ NNDb.com entry for Vanessa Angel
  3. ^ a b c d Vanessa Angel at IMDb
  4. ^ Tv.com bio for Vanessa Angel
  5. ^ "Xena gets the axe". BBC News. 2000-10-17. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
  6. ^ G. Allen Johnson (1998). "Here comes the bride, but who's the groom?". San Francisco Chronicle/ Hearst Communications Inc. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Ty Burr (1999). "Farrelly Improved". Entertainment Weekly. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ CBS News (2004). "Scott Baio Does Day Care". CBS News. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Rita Kempley (1996). "'Kingpin': Bowl-You-Over Yucks". Washington Post. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
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