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Beautiful, talented performer who unfortunately--perhaps because she was a former "Playboy" centerfold--was typecast in undemanding, sexpot roles through the 1960s. Although Stevens first gained attention as the vamp, Appassionata von Climax, in the film "Li'l Abner" (1959), it wasn't until John Cassavetes' "Too Late Blues" (1962) and Sam Peckinpah's lyrical "The Ballad of Cable Hogue" (1970) that she was able to showcase her dramatic and comedic gifts....
Full Bio , Awards & Milestones

Filmography

The Poseidon Adventure - ( Linda Rogo / 2005 / Released / )
Glass Trap - ( Joan / 2004 / Released / )
Star Hunter - ( / 1998 / Released / )
Invisible Mom - ( Mrs Pringle / 1997 / Released / )
Virtual Combat - ( / 1996 / Released / )
Body Chemistry IV - ( / 1995 / Released / )
Illicit Dreams - ( Cicily / 1995 / Released / )
The Granny - ( The Granny / 1995 / Released / )
Body Chemistry 3 - ( / 1994 / Released / )
Hard Drive - ( Susan / 1994 / Released / )
Molly and Gina - ( / 1994 / Released / )
South Beach - ( / 1994 / Released / )
Eye of the Stranger - ( / 1993 / Released / )
The Nutty Nut - ( / 1992 / Released / )
The Terror Within II - ( Kara / 1991 / Released / )
Down the Drain - ( / 1990 / Released / )
Exiled in America - ( Sonny Moore / 1990 / Released / )
Last Call - ( Betty Dubois / 1990 / Released / )
Mom - ( Beverly Hills / 1990 / Released / )
The Ranch - ( Director / 1989 / Released / Cineplex Odeon )
Adventures Beyond Belief - ( / 1988 / Released / )
Monster in the Closet - ( Margo Crane / 1987 / Released / Troma Pictures )
The Longshot - ( Nicki Dixon / 1986 / Released / )
Chained Heat - ( Captain Taylor / 1983 / Released / Jensen Farley Pictures Inc )
Wacko - ( Marg Graves / 1983 / Released / Jensen Farley Pictures Inc )
The Manitou - ( Amelia Crusoe / 1978 / Released / )
Nickelodeon - ( Marty Reeves / 1976 / Released / )
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold - ( Dragon Lady / 1975 / Released / Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution )
Las Vegas Lady - ( Lucky / 1975 / Released / Crown International Pictures )
Arnold - ( Karen / 1974 / Released / )
Slaughter - ( Ann / 1972 / Released / AIP )
Stand Up and Be Counted - ( Yvonne Kellermen / 1972 / Released / )
A Town Called Hell - ( Avila / 1971 / Released / Scotia International )
The Ballad of Cable Hogue - ( Hildy / 1970 / Released / )
The Ballad of Cable Hogue - ( Song Performer / 1970 / Released / )
The Mad Room - ( Ellen Hardy / 1969 / Released / )
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life - ( Carol Clurman / 1968 / Released / )
Sol Madrid - ( Stacey Woodward / 1968 / Released / )
Where Angels Go... Trouble Follows - ( Sister George / 1968 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
Rage - ( Perla / 1966 / Released / Cinematografico Jalisco )
The Silencers - ( Gail / 1966 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
Synanon - ( Joaney / 1965 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
The Secret of My Success - ( Violet Lawson / 1965 / Released / MGM/UA Entertainment Company )
The Courtship of Eddie's Father - ( Dollye Daly / 1963 / Released / )
The Nutty Professor - ( Stella Purdy / 1963 / Released / )
Girls! Girls! Girls! - ( Robin Gantner / 1962 / Released / )
Man-Trap - ( Nina Jameson / 1961 / Released / Paramount Pictures )
Too Late Blues - ( Jess Polanski / 1961 / Released / )
Li'l Abner - ( Appassionata Von Climax / 1959 / Released / )
Say One For Me - ( Chorine / 1959 / Released / )
The Long Ride Home - ( / / Released / )
TV Credits
By Dawn's Early Light ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The Christmas List ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Arli$$ ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
In Cold Blood ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Subliminal Seduction ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Marker ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Virtual Combat ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
National Lampoon's Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 In. Women ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
Highlander: The Series ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Dream On ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Jake Spanner, Private Eye ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
The 1989 Miss USA Pageant ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Man Against the Mob ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
A Table at Ciro's ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
A Masterpiece of Murder ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Amazons ( 1984 / Released ): Actor
No Man's Land ( 1984 / Released ): Actor
Santa Barbara ( 1984 / Released ): Actor
Women of San Quentin ( 1983 / Released ): Actor
Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope's Women I Love -- Beautiful But Funny ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Flamingo Road ( 1981 / Released ): Actor
Twirl ( 1981 / Released ): Actor
Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope's All-Star Look at TV's Prime Time Wars ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Children of Divorce ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Elvis Remembered: Nashville to Hollywood ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Flamingo Road ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Make Me an Offer ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Friendships, Secrets, and Lies ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
Hart to Hart ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
The French Atlantic Affair ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
Cruise into Terror ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
The Jordan Chance ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
Charlie Cobb: Nice Night For a Hanging ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Murder in Peyton Place ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The New Love Boat ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The Night They Took Miss Beautiful ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Kiss Me... Kill Me ( 1976 / Released ): Actor
Wanted: The Sundance Woman ( 1976 / Released ): Actor
The New, Original Wonder Woman ( 1975 / Released ): Actor
Honky Tonk ( 1974 / Released ): Actor
The Day the Earth Moved ( 1974 / Released ): Actor
Linda ( 1973 / Released ): Actor
Climb an Angry Mountain ( 1972 / Released ): Actor
Ghost Story ( 1972 / Released ): Actor
In Broad Daylight ( 1971 / Released ): Actor
The Bing Crosby Show (10/23/68) ( 1968 / Released ): Actor
Ben Casey ( 1961 / Released ): Actor
Burke's Law ( Released ): Actor
Dave's World ( Released ): Actor
In the Heat of the Night ( Released ): Actor
Murder, She Wrote ( Released ): Actor
Neat and Tidy ( Released ): Actor
Night Court ( Released ): Actor
The Commish ( Released ): Actor
Full Biography (Back to top)

Beautiful, talented performer who unfortunately--perhaps because she was a former "Playboy" centerfold--was typecast in undemanding, sexpot roles through the 1960s. Although Stevens first gained attention as the vamp, Appassionata von Climax, in the film "Li'l Abner" (1959), it wasn't until John Cassavetes' "Too Late Blues" (1962) and Sam Peckinpah's lyrical "The Ballad of Cable Hogue" (1970) that she was able to showcase her dramatic and comedic gifts. She later produced and directed a feature-length documentary, "The American Heroine" (1979), and has appeared on numerous TV shows. She directed her first feature, "The Ranch", starring her son Andrew Stevens, in 1989.

Profession(s):
Actor, producer, director, author
Sometimes Credited As:
Estelle Eggleston
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Family
husband:Noble Herman Stephens (married on September 1, 1954; divorced)
son:Andrew Stevens (born in 1955 in Memphis TN)

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Education
Memphis State University Memphis, Tennessee
Awards (Back to top)
Golden Globe Award Most Promising Newcomer-Female 1959

Milestones (Back to top)
1996 Joined cast of ABC soap "General Hospital"
1989 Directed first feature film, "The Ranch"
1981 - 1982 Starred on TV series, "Flamingo Road"
1979 Directed first feature-length documentary, "The American Heroine"
1971 TV film debut, "In Broad Daylight"
1962 TV debut on "Johnny Ringo" episode
1959 Film debut, "Say One For Me"
Spotted by Fox talent scout in college production of "Bus Stop"
Modeled as Playboy centerfold at age 19
Directorial debut with the A.F.I. Film, "Just For a Laugh"
Formed production company, Stellavisions

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