Actress. Born Jeannette Elphick, she began her career as a model, prior to making her motion picture debut in the Australian film "Return of the Plainsman" (1953). She was discovered by Bob Hope during one of his tours and he encouraged her to try her luck in Hollywood. After moving to California, she was cast as 'Chiquita Wynn' in the picture "The Eddy Duchin Story" (1956) and received a Golden Globe Award as Most Promising Newcomer- Female. This was followed with a starring role in "The Crimson Kimono" (1959) and "Edge of Eternity" (1959). Additionally, she appeared in numerous TV programs during the 1960s and 1970s including "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "The F.B.I." She played the 'Medieval Queen' in the film "Westworld" (1973). She was formerly married to actor Roger Smith.
Actress. Born Jeannette Elphick, she began her career as a model, prior to making her motion picture debut in the Australian film "Return of the Plainsman" (1953). She was discovered by Bob Hope during one of his tours and he encouraged her to try her luck in Hollywood. After moving to California, she was cast as 'Chiquita Wynn' in the picture "The Eddy Duchin Story" (1956) and received a Golden Globe Award as Most Promising Newcomer- Female. This was followed with a starring role in "The Crimson Kimono" (1959) and "Edge of Eternity" (1959). Additionally, she appeared in numerous TV programs during the 1960s and 1970s including "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "The F.B.I." She played the 'Medieval Queen' in the film "Westworld" (1973). She was formerly married to actor Roger Smith.
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