Ann Turkel
The actress, who was a former cover model lives with her family in Beverly Hills with her dogs Samantha and Olivia (above and left). Ann Turkel has been married only for eight years, and divorced her husband Richard Harris since 20. She is still unable to accept his death. She was born to the Jewish middle-class family within Manhattan, Turkel had, at the age of 16, been studying with both Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, and Philip Burton at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Knight Rider Knight In Retreat (TV Episode, 1985) Ann Turkel in the character as Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel married Hollywood's notorious hellraiser Richard Harris for eight years. After 40 years she tells JAN MOIR they were never happy together. Richard Harris portrayed the character of Albus Dundeeore, the wizard in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002. Ann Turkel, who is known around the globe for her achievements in film, television and in business, has had a fascinating and diverse career. Ann, who was born and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side and has always displayed a talent for entertainment. The artistic training she received continued into college. Ann started dancing lessons at the age of 5 years old. She is grateful for the support that she received from her mother. Ann was an avid student of singing, acting as well as dance during her early years. Ann took acting classes in The Neighborhood Playhouse and Musical Theatre Academy along with Sandy Meisner, Philip Burton as well as other renowned coaches by the time she was sixteen. Ann formed a band along with high school friends and began to sing. The Pajama Game", as well as West Side Story, were some of the summer productions she did at the Berkshire Playhouse Stockbridge Massachusetts. The moment she performed with her group at an event for fashion that Ann was discovered through Gloria Schiff an editor at Vogue Magazine. Diana Vreeland ordered Ann to perform her first Vogue photo shoot with Richard Avedon within one week. Subsequently Ann began to become one of the sought-after models across America, landing on the cover of some of the most prestigious fashion magazines, including Vogue Bazaar and Cosmopolitan among several other publications. Ann began modeling in Europe and Japan with Max Factor Revlon as well as Chanel following two years of success.






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