Sheila Anderson
| Sheila Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sheila Ann Miller July 10, 1947 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Shelia Crystal Devin |
| 💼 Occupation | Model, Actress |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 👪 Relatives | Sheila Guyse (mother) |
Sheila Anderson, now known as Sheila Crystal Devin (born July 10, 1947), is a retired African-American model and actress, active mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.
Early life
Anderson was born Sheila Ann Miller on July 10, 1947, in New York City. Her parents are singer/actress Sheila Guyse and Guyse’s first husband, Shelby Irving Miller.[1].
As a child, Anderson was exposed to the entertainment industry through her mother and her stepfather, a dancer named Kenneth Davis [2].
Modeling
Anderson was signed with the Ford Modeling Agency [3]. Anderson appeared in billboards and print ads internationally. She was featured prominently in Wella Kolestral hair care ads in Ebony[4] and Jet [5]. In addition, she appeared in a series of ads for Seagrams [6] [7]. Anderson was one of the models profiled in the book Skin Deep: Inside the World of Black Fashion Models by Barbara Summers [8]
Acting
Anderson appeared in commercials for Pepsi [9] and Bic lighter. She also played the female lead in the video for the Teddy Pendergrass song, Close the Door [10]. She had several film roles, including a speaking role as a dancer in the film Star 80[11]. However, she is best known for playing the role of Cecily Pigeon in the 1982–1983 sitcom The New Odd Couple [12].
Personal Life
Anderson is divorced and has two children.
External links
References
- ↑ William Yardley, "Sheila Guyse, Singer and Star in ‘Race Movies,’ Dies at 88", The New York Times, January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. February 21, 1952.
- ↑ "Washington Afro-American". June 21, 1983.
- ↑ "Ebony". Johnson Publishing Company. April 1979.
- ↑ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. January 24, 1980.
- ↑ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. September 20, 1979.
- ↑ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. April 12, 1979.
- ↑ Barbara Summers (1998). Skin Deep: Inside the World of Black Fashion Models. New York, NY: Amistad Press. pp. 123–127. Search this book on
- ↑ "PEPSI COMMERCIAL 1978".
- ↑ "Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door (Official Video)".
- ↑ "Star 80 (1983) Sheila Anderson".
- ↑ "Ebony". Johnson Publishing Company. April 1983.
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