Biography
In the years following her divorce from Elvis in 1972, she managed her own successful boutique, before delving into acting for the better part of two decades, which included roles on "Dallas" (CBS, 1978-1991) and the "Naked Gun" screen comedies. Her influence later expanded to include a best-selling autobiography and a line of beauty products, but her most impressive achievement was the transformation of Elvis' home, Graceland, into a …
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Career Milestones
| Began modeling while living in West Germany | ||
| Family was stationed in West Germany at the same time as Elvis during his stint in the United States Army; met Elvis when she was 14-years-old | ||
| Formed Bis and Beau with her dress designer and marketed their exclusive designs to celebraties; sold company to her partner after five years | ||
| Raised in Connecticut | ||
1962 | Moved to Memphis to be closer to Elvis; lived in and around Graceland chaperoned by Vernon Presley, Elvis' father | |
1967 | Married Elvis Presley in Las Vegas, Nevada; divorced six years later | |
1980 | TV debut as co-star of documentary series, "Those Amazing Animals" | |
1983 | Cast as Jenna Wade on the CBS soap, "Dallas" (billed as Priscilla Beaulieu Presley) | |
1983 | Feature acting debut, "Comeback"; aired on television as "Love is Forever" (NBC) | |
1988 | Produced the TV-movie, "Elvis and Me" through her production company, Navarone Productions; based on her best-selling book | |
1988 | Starred opposite Leslie Nielsen in "The Naked Gun" | |
1990 | Co-produced the TV-movie, "Elvis" | |
1991 | Re-teamed with Leslie Nielsen for "The Naked Gun 2½" | |
1994 | Once again teamed with Leslie Nielsen for "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" | |
1996 | Had a recurring role on the FOX drama, "Melrose Place" as Nurse Benson | |
1998 | Executive produced "Finding Graceland" starring Harvey Keitel and Bridget Fonda | |
1998 | Starred (also produced) in the family film, "Breakfast with Einstein" | |
1999 | Guest-starred on the ABC sitcom, "Spin City" as Aunt Marie Paterno | |
2000 | Elected to the board of directors of MGM | |
2006 | Debuted her worldwide line of bed linens, called the Priscilla Presley Collection; partnered with Australian designer Bruno Schiavi for the line | |
2008 | Joined the cast of the ABC reality series, "Dancing with the Stars" as a contestant | |
Awards
1992 | MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss in The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear |