Jennifer O'Neill

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 02/20/1947
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

biography

A former model and spokesperson for Cover Girl cosmetics, Jennifer O'Neill came to prominence as the beautiful young widow on whom Gary Grimes has a overwhelming crush in "The Summer of '42" (1971). Although she continued acting for the next two decades, the actress rarely found roles that tapped her abilities.

Born in Brazil to a British mother and businessman father, O'Neill was raised as a privileged child in such tony environments as New Rochelle, New York and Wilton, Connecticut. As a teenager, the leggy brunette won several awards for her horsemanship. By age 15, the beauty had been put Continued

Credits

Michelle Bain
2002
Kim Obrist
1981
Dr Mary Bridges
Ellen Stillwell
Scottie
Irene
Ms Alman
Cass Cassidy
Ellen Jasper
Actor
Shasta Delaney
Countess Teresa Raffo
Helen St Clair
Georgia Hightower
Paula Booth
Dorothy
Susan Manning
Detective Mandy Rust

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Born in Brasil
 
Moved to NYC with her family as a child
 
Began modeling career as a teenager; signed by the Ford agency by the time she was 15
 
Was spokesperson for Cover Girl cosemetics
 
Appeared in TV commercials for Noxema products
Continued

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