Deborah Wally ( born Deborah Walley ; 1943, Bridgeport - 2001, Sedona) - American film and television actress, occasionally acted as an art director . The audience most remembered the performance of the leading role in the series “ ” [3] (56 episodes in two years).
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| English Deborah walley | |
 In the series " " (1967-1969) | |
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| Profession | actress |
| Career | 1960-1974, 1978, 1986, 1989-1990, 1999 |
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Biography
Deborah Wally was born on August 12, 1943 in the city of Bridgeport (Connecticut) . Parents are Nathan and Edith Wally, both of whom are stars in the Ice Capades . Deborah also started skating at the age of three, but later began to show more interest in cinema than in ice [4] . The girl graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport [3] , then moved to New York , where she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Art . From the age of 14, Deborah played on stage [3] , at the age of 16 she was spotted by the “talent hunter” Joyce Selznick and invited them to Hollywood . Already in 1960, she appeared in small roles in two episodes of two series, and the next year she got the main role in the feature film " ."
In connection with his chic figure and attractive appearance, in 1963-1968, Wally repeatedly appeared in the films of the subgenre of .
After the success of this tape, Wally became a sought-after actress, and starred in 14 films and 64 episodes of 8 series over the next 12 years, but then her career declined sharply: she once appeared in two episodes of two series in 1978 and 1986, in In 1989-1990 she voiced secondary characters in five episodes of the animated series " Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers ", and, finally, in 1999 she starred in one episode of the series " Rescuers Malibu ", which was her last role in life. Also in 1989, Wally for the only time in her career acted as a producer and screenwriter - it was a short film Legend of 'Seeks-To-Hunt-Great' , which was awarded the Golden Eagle from in the Entertainment category [3] .
Deborah Wally died on May 10, 2001 in the city of Sedona ( Arizona ) from cancer of the esophagus [5] .
Personal life
Deborah Wally was married three times:
- John Reynolds The dates of the wedding and divorce are unknown. Justin's son Ashley Reynolds remained from the marriage, now he is an Internet entrepreneur, lives in Phoenix (Arizona).
- (1934-1997), film and television actor, film producer and singer. The marriage was concluded on April 28, 1962, the divorce took place in 1966. From the marriage was the son of Anthony Brooks Ashley (born 1963), now he is a little-known director, editor and producer in Hollywood [6] .
- Chet McCracken. The couple was married from December 6, 1968 to 1975, followed by a divorce. There were no children from this marriage.
Awards and nominations
- 1961 - “The Most Popular Actress of 1961” according to magazine [3] .
- 1962 - in the Top Female New Personality category - 6th place .
- 1990 - The Golden Eagle from in the Entertainment category for Legend of 'Seeks-To-Hunt-Great' - victory [3] .
Selected Filmography
Movie Actress
- 1961 - / Gidget Goes Hawaiian - (Francis Lawrence)
- 1962 - / Bon Voyage! - Amy Willard
- 1963 - Summer Magic - Julia Carey
- 1964 - The Young Lovers / The Young Lovers - Debbie
- 1965 - / Beach Blanket Bingo - Bonnie Graham
- 1965 - Ski Party - Linda Hughes
- 1965 - - pilot Lucy Turner
- 1965 - Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine - girl in a cafe ( cameo )
- 1966 - The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini - Lily Morton
- 1966 - California Weekend / Spinout - Forest
- 1966 - / The Bubble - Katerina
- 1967 - It's a Bikini World - It's a Bikini World - Delaila Dawes
- 1973 - The Severed Arm - Teddy Rogers
- 1974 - Benji / Benji - Linda
Television Actress
- 1960 - Naked City - Heather Weston (in 1 episode)
- 1960 - Route 66 - Helen Page (in 1 episode)
- 1964 - Burke's Law - Gwenny Trent (in 1 episode)
- 1964 - The Greatest Show on Earth - Anne (in 1 episode)
- 1964 - Wagon Train - Nancy Styles (1 episode)
- 1966 - / Gomer Pyle, USMC - Tina Tracy (1 episode)
- 1967-1969 - In Law / The Mothers-in-Law - Susie Hubbard Buell (56 episodes)
- 1970 - The / The Virginian - Corey Ann Skeet (in 1 episode)
- 1971, 1972 - / Love, American Style - Nyna / Helen (2 episodes)
- 1978 - The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries - Gene Bartelli (1 episode)
- 1986 - / Simon & Simon - Gigi Dolores (in 1 episode)
- 1989-1990 - Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers / Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers - minor characters (in 5 episodes, dubbing)
- 1999 - Rescuers Malibu / Baywatch - Ethel (in 1 episode)
Art Director
- 1967 - / The Girl from UNCLE (1 episode)
- 1970–1971 - Courtship of Eddie's Father (7 episodes)
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Find a Grave - 1995. - ed. size: 165000000
- ↑ 1 2 Discogs - 2000.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deborah Wally Archived July 17, 2011. (English) at bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com
- ↑ Diminutive Actress to Make Debut in Hawaiian Movie , May 9, 1961, p. 7
- ↑ Deborah Walley; Actress 57, nytimes.com , May 15, 2001
- ↑ Anthony Brooks Ashley on the Internet Movie Database
Links
- Deborah Wally at briansdriveintheater.com