Biography
Getting her start in commercials, Evans quickly segued into television work, landing an early guest appearance on the sitcom "Bachelor Father" (CBS/NBC/ABC, 1959-1962). She instantly became one of TV's most desirable actresses when she was cast opposite film legend Barbara Stanwyck on the Western melodrama, "The Big Valley" (ABC, 1965-69). Her marriage to actor-director John Derek - a notorious collector of stunning actresses - confirmed her …
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Career Milestones
| Appeared in Playboy magazine in 1971 and a second time in 1982 when she was turning forty | ||
| Appeared in TV commercials made in Los Angeles; led to a contract with MGM | ||
| Was spokesperson for the Leg Shaper Plus, exercise equipment | ||
1963 | Played a small role in the feature film, "Twilight of Honor" | |
1964 | First notable film roles in "Those Calloways" and "Beach Blanket Bingo" | |
1965 | Played Audra Barkley on the TV Western series, "The Big Valley" | |
1977 | Played CIA agent Marty Shaw on the short-lived series, "Hunter" | |
1981 | Played Krystle Carrington on the popular ABC primetime soap, "Dynasty" | |
1991 | Reprised role of Krystle in "Dynasty: The Reunion" | |
1997 | Had co-starring role in the USA Network TV-movie "The Stepsister" | |
2006 | Joining forces with Joan Collins on the Broadway stage in "Legends!" a comedy by Tony Award-winning author James Kirkwood | |
Awards
1981 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama in Dynasty |
1982 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama in Dynasty |
1983 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama in Dynasty |
1983 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in Dynasty |
1984 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama in Dynasty |
1985 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama in Dynasty |