Person
Jennifer O'Neill
Acting · Born 1948-02-20 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
Jennifer O'Neill is a Brazilian-born American author, model, and former actress. She was born on February 20, 1948, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and moved to the United States as an infant. O'Neill first gained prominence as a teenage model and as a spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics, a role she held for three decades. Her acting career began with her feature-film debut in the comedy film "For Love of Ivy" in 1968, followed by a lead role in Howard Hawks's Western film "Rio Lobo" in 1970. Her breakthrough role came in 1971 with Robert Mulligan's period drama "Summer of '42," where she played the wife of an army serviceman during World War II, who becomes the subject of a teenage boy's romantic attraction.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The View
Self
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Lorraine Compton
Cover Up
Danielle Reynolds
A.D.
Messalina
Rio Lobo
Shasta Delaney
I'm Not Ashamed
Linda
Summer of '42
Dorothy
Reagan
Older Nelle Reagan
Filmography
- 2025Matthew Perry: A Hollywood TragedySelf - Former Celebrity Assistant
- 2024ReaganOlder Nelle Reagan
- 2016I'm Not AshamedLinda
- 2013DoonbyBarbara Ann Reaper
- 2012Last Ounce of CourageDottie Revere
- 2009Set ApartMichele Gunn
- 2008Billy: The Early YearsReporter
- 2003Time ChangerMichelle Bain
- 1999The Prince and the SurferQueen Albertina
- 1997The RideEllen Stillwell
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1997The Corporate LadderIrene Grace
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1996Poltergeist: The LegacyLorraine Compton
- 1995Silver StrandLouellen Peterson
- 1994The Visual Bible: ActsLydia
- 1994Discretion AssuredPaige
- 1994Jonathan Stone: Threat of InnocenceNan Stone
- 1993The Cover Girl MurdersKate
- 1992Invasion of PrivacyHillary Wayne
- 1992Perfect FamilyMaggie
- 1992Love Is Like ThatMs. Alman
- 1991CommittedSusan Manning
- 1990PersonalsHeather Moore
- 1989Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes ScandalDebralee Taft
- 1988Glory DaysScotty Moran
- 1988The Red SpiderStephanie Hartford
- 1987The Grand Knockout TournamentSelf
- 1987I Love N.Y.Irene
- 1986Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting StarAlison Carr
- 1985ChaseSandy Albright
- 1985A.D.Messalina
- 1985Night of 100 Stars IISelf
- 1984Cover UpDanielle Reynolds
- 1983Bare EssenceLady Bobbi Rowan
- 1981The Other VictimNancy Langford
- 1981ScannersKim Obrist
- 1980Cloud DancerHelen St. Clair
- 1979SteelCass Cassidy
- 1979A Force of OneMandy Rust
- 1979Love's Savage FuryLaurel Taggart
- 1978CaravansEllen Jasper
- 1977US Against the WorldSelf
- 1977The PsychicVirginia Ducci
- 1976Call girl: la vida privada de una señorita bien
- 1976The InnocentTeresa Raffo
- 1975The Flower in His MouthElena Bardi
- 1975WhiffsLt. Scottie Hallam
- 1975The Reincarnation of Peter ProudAnn Curtis
- 1973Lady IcePaula Booth
- 1972The Carey TreatmentGeorgia Hightower
- 1972Glass HousesJean
- 1972The Special London Bridge SpecialHerself
- 1971Such Good FriendsMiranda
- 1971Summer of '42Dorothy
- 1970Rio LoboShasta Delaney
- 1969Some Kind of a NutThe Beauty
- 1968For Love of IvySandy
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host
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