Eve Bernhardt
| Eve Bernhardt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Evelyn May Bernard December 7, 1930 Ohio, USA |
| 💀Died | February 17, 2014 California, USAFebruary 17, 2014 |
| Other names | Eve Bernhard, Evelyn Bernard |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Richard Harwood |
| 👶 Children | Elizabeth Reynolds |
Eve Bernhardt (born Evelyn May Bernard; December 7, 1930 – February 17, 2014) was an American actress who appeared in several films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most notably The Wizard of Mars (1965).[1]
Early life
Born in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Evelyn Bernard, Bernhardt's family left the area after a flood destroyed their house and settled in Los Angeles, California where she began modeling with JCPenney Co.[2]
Career
Bernhardt's career progressed after meeting Howard Hughes, who cast her in The French Line (1954) and Son of Sinbad (1955).[2] On the production of Son of Sinbad, she became close friends with Pat Sheehan. They both worked together to refuse one of the studio executives on the set who was offering future roles for sexual favors.[3] She eventually landed additional work on television.[2] She was later approached by Cecil B. DeMille to discuss a possible contract, but nothing materialized.
On September 24, 1960, she starred in the stage production of Drunkards at The Corbin Playhouse between gigs on The Red Skelton Hour and Truth or Consequences.[4] She won a bevy of pageants throughout her career including Miss Van Nuys, Miss Los Angeles Fire Department, and Miss Lasting Impression[5] She appeared as Sue Harrington on an episode of Lock Up titled Flying High on Oct 15, 1960.
Later Years
She married Richard Harwood on February 16, 1969. Their daughter, Elizabeth Reynolds, later became an actress. Eve Bernhardt died on February 17, 2014, after battling various illnesses.
Filmography
- The Wizard of Mars (1965) as Dorothy[6]
- Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) as Woman (uncredited)
- The Harder They Fall (1956) as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
- Son of Sinbad (1955) as Tartar Girl (uncredited)
- The Big Combo (1955) as Cabaret Showgirl (uncredited)
- The French Line (1954) as Chic Show Girl (uncredited)
TV series
- Lock-Up (1960) as Sue Harrington (1 episode)
References
- ↑ Claesson, Samuel. "The Wizard of Mars: The Story of Eve Bernhardt", Classic Images (May 2024)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Williams, Howard (June 24, 1957). "Dream of Drama and Heave Hash". Los Angeles Mirror. p. 17. Retrieved July 2, 2024.(subscription required)
- ↑ Clemens, Samuel (2020). Pat: A Biography Of Hollywood's Blonde Starlet. Sequoia Press. p. 47. ISBN 9780578682822. Search this book on
- ↑ "Eve Bernhardt - The Private Life and Times of Eve Bernhardt. Eve Bernhardt Pictures". www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com.
- ↑ "Prudential Will Open New Agency in Valley". Valley News. November 23, 1956. p. 19. Retrieved July 2, 2024.(subscription required)
- ↑ Westfahl, Gary (2014). The Spacesuit Film: A History, 1918-1969. McFarland & Company. p. 205-207. ISBN 9780786489992. Search this book on
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