Beverly Sassoon ( Adams; born November 7, 1945) is a Canadian-American actress and author.
Early life Adams was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but is a citizen of the United States. She is the daughter of Wayne Adams and his wife. 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.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. She began working as a model while she was a student at Valley State College.
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.
Acting
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.p. 33 Lisanti, Tom & Paul, Louis Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973 McFarland; Reprint edition 30 October 2016
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 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.
She launched her own line of pet care products, Beverly Sassoon Pet Care System.
Personal life
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.
They had four children, including Catya. 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". Neal died in 2008.
In November 2022, Adams was profiled in Classic Images, where she discussed her onscreen career.
Filmography 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 Year Award Category Result 1967 Laurel Awards Female New Face Nominated
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