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Lauren Hutton Biography

(Model, Actress)

Birthday: November 17, 1943 (Scorpio)

Born In: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Mary Laurence ‘Lauren’ Hutton is an American model and actress known for her work in the films ‘The Gambler’ and ‘American Gigolo’. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and had a difficult early life. Her parents divorced when she was a little girl and her father died after a few years. She began her modeling career in the 1960s, even posing for the ‘Playboy’ magazine once. She eventually made her acting debut in the sports comedy film ‘Paper Lion’. In the ensuing years, she earned popularity for her role in the crime drama ‘The Gambler,’ a film that was much appreciated by the critics. Over the course of her career, she has been active not only in the film industry, but also in the television world. She never married despite having been involved in a few romantic relationships during her heyday.

Birthday: November 17, 1943 (Scorpio)

Born In: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Mary Laurence Hutton

Age: 80 Years, 80 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Bob Williamson

father: Lawrence Hutton

mother: Minnie Hutton

Partner: Robert Williamson (1964–1997)

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

U.S. State: South Carolina

Notable Alumni: Tulane University, University Of South Florida

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education: University Of South Florida, Tulane University

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Childhood & Early Life
Lauren Hutton was born Mary Laurence Hutton on November 17, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina. Her parents were Lawrence and Minnie Hutton. Her father was stationed in England during the Second World War, and after the war, her mother divorced him and relocated to Miami.
Hutton never got to know her father, who died in 1955. Her mother remarried, and her stepfather was abusive towards her.
She completed her schooling from Chamberlain High School in Tampa in 1961. She later attended the University of South Florida. She then went to Newcomb College at New Orleans from where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in arts.
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Modeling Career
She changed her name to Lauren Hutton in the 1960s and started her career as a model after relocating to New York. She posed for magazines such as ‘Playboy,’ and in 1968, she appeared in her first advertisement for Chanel.
She modeled for several companies such as Revlon cosmetics and designer Calvin Klein in the ensuing years.
Acting Career
Lauren Hutton made her acting debut in the 1968 sports comedy film ‘Paper Lion’. It was based on a nonfiction book of the same name by George Plimpton. The film was directed by Alex March.
Hutton appeared in the film ‘Pieces of Dreams’, ‘Little Fauss and Big Halsy’ and ‘My Name is Rocco Papaleo’ in the ensuing years.
She started gaining popularity after her appearance in the 1974 crime drama film ‘The Gambler’. Directed by Karel Reisz, the film starred actors such as James Caan, Paul Sorvino and Burt Young. The film was mostly appreciated by the critics.
Her movie, ‘Gator’, which was released in 1976, was met with negative reviews. It was directed by Burt Reynolds. Her next movie ‘Welcome to L.A.’, however, received critical acclaim. It was directed by Alan Rudolf.
Her first role on TV was in the TV film ‘A Time for Love’, which was released in 1973. In 1977, she was seen in the miniseries ‘The Rhinemann Exchange.’ She continued to appear in TV films like ‘Someone’s Watching Me!’ (1978) and ‘The Cradle Will Fall’ (1983) in the next few years.
Her next significant film role was in the crime drama movie ‘American Gigolo’ (1980), which was a commercial success. It received mixed to positive reviews.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she appeared in several films, including ‘Paternity’ (1981), ‘Lassifer’ (1984), ‘Malone’ (1987), ‘Run for Your Life’ (1988), ‘Fear’ (1990), ‘My Father The Hero’ (1994), ‘54’ (1998) and ‘Just a Little Harmless Sex’ (1998).
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Meanwhile, she also appeared in TV films, such as ‘Monte Carlo’ (1986), ‘Perfect People’ (1988) and ‘We the Jury’ (1996), and TV series such as ‘Central Park West’ (1995-96).
She made her return to the big screen in the 2009 film ‘The Joneses’. The film was directed by Derrick Borte. It was a commercial failure, earning only $7 million on a budget of $10 million. The reviews were mixed to positive.
In 2013, she appeared in the short film ‘Walking Stories’. Her most recent work was the 2018 comedy film ‘I Feel Pretty.’
Major Works
Lauren Hutton’s significant works on the big screen include the crime drama film ‘American Gigolo’. The film revolves around a male escort in Los Angeles who becomes romantically involved with a politician’s wife, later becoming the prime suspect in a murder case. Directed by Paul Schrader, the film earned over $50 million on a budget of less than $5 million. The reviews were mixed to positive.
The comedy film, ‘I Feel Pretty’, released in 2018, is the most recent work in her career. It was directed by Abby Kohn. The film was a commercial success and the reviews were mixed. The movie was nominated for multiple awards.
Family & Personal Life
Lauren Hutton was involved in a few romantic relationships though she never married. She was in a long-term relationship with her manager Bob Williamson from 1964 to 1997.
Facts About Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton was the first model to sign a contract with Revlon, breaking barriers for older models in the fashion industry.
She famously refused to get a gap in her teeth fixed, embracing her unique smile and becoming a trailblazer for unconventional beauty standards.
Lauren Hutton is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and has been known to ride her Harley-Davidson across the country.
She is passionate about environmental conservation and has worked with organizations to promote sustainability and protect wildlife.
In addition to her successful modeling career, Lauren Hutton has also dabbled in acting, appearing in several films and TV shows over the years.

Lauren Hutton Movies

1. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978)

  (Drama, History, Biography, Crime)

2. The Gambler (1974)

  (Drama, Crime)

3. A Wedding (1978)

  (Drama, Comedy)

4. Paper Lion (1968)

  (Comedy, Sport)

5. All Fired Up (1982)

  (Comedy, Drama, Action)

6. Hécate (1982)

  (Drama, Romance)

7. My Name Is Rocco Papaleo (1971)

  (Comedy, Drama)

8. American Gigolo (1980)

  (Romance, Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller)

9. Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981)

  (Adventure, Western, Action, Romance, Comedy)

10. Welcome to L.A. (1976)

  (Romance, Music, Drama)

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