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 Biography 
Ann Turkel was born in 1955,  and  raised  in  Manhattan.  Ann  took
  acting,  dance  and voice lessons from an early age. By the time she
  reached 16, Ann had studied at  the  Musical  Theatre  Academy  with
  prominent  acting coaches. In 1971, Ann performed a season of summer
  stock theatre. Ann, who had become statuesque at 6  feet  tall,  was
  discovered  by  an  editor  at  Vogue Magazine. In a short time, Ann
  became one of the most sought-after models in the country  appearing
  on  the  covers  of  the top fashion magazines. Two years later, Ann
  hit the international markets, modeling successfully in  Europe.  At
  the  age  of  19, she left her successful modeling career to co-star
  in her first motion picture, a surreal detective/mystery called  "99
  &  44/100%  Dead" (1974), starring actor Richard Harris. Ann fell in
  love with the Irish star, who was 25  years  her  senior,  and  they
  married  that  year.  Ann and Richard would appear in several movies
  together, until they divorced in 1982. Ann then  started  acting  on
  TV,  doing  guest  appearances  on  many  different shows, and often
  doing her own stunts.  In  addition  to  working  in  front  of  the
  camera,  Ann  has  also written some screenplays and is a successful
  photographer. Keeping in shape and  being  athletic,  Ann  enjoys  a
  number  of sports: tennis, softball, skating, volleyball and skiing.
  Ann loves the beauty of the outdoors,  which  is  reflected  in  her
  photography  and  paintings. Ann is a spokesperson for animal rights
  and children's causes, and volunteers her time  and  help  in  these
  areas; Ann has raised money for worldwide charities.
  Biography courtesy of the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com).
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