Biography
A popular screen siren of the early 1960s, actress Stella Stevens lent sex appeal to such popular light dramas and comedies as "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1963) and "The Nutty Professor" (1964) before becoming a staple of TV and low-budget films for the next three decades. Though a talented actress, especially in gentle comedies, casting agents found it difficult to see past Stevens' statuesque frame, which was the subject of three …
Career Milestones
| Directorial debut with the A.F.I. Film, "Just For a Laugh" | ||
| Formed production company, Stellavisions | ||
| Modeled as Playboy centerfold at age 19 | ||
| Spotted by Fox talent scout in college production of "Bus Stop" | ||
1959 | Film debut, "Say One For Me" | |
1962 | TV debut on "Johnny Ringo" episode | |
1971 | TV film debut, "In Broad Daylight" | |
1979 | Directed first feature-length documentary, "The American Heroine" | |
1981 | Starred on TV series, "Flamingo Road" | |
1989 | Directed first feature film, "The Ranch" | |
1996 | Joined cast of ABC soap "General Hospital" | |
Awards
1959 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actress |