Vanessa Angel
Birthday: November 10, 1966
Nationality: British
Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Also Known As: Vanessa Madeline Angel
Born in: London
Famous as: Actress
Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Females
Spouse/Ex-: Rick Otto (m. 1996)
father: Peter Angel
mother: Elizabeth Angel
children: India Otto
City: London, England
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Vanessa Angel is an English–American actor and former model, best known for her portrayal of ‘Lisa’ in the sitcom ‘Weird Science.’ Born and raised in London, she was discovered by a modeling agent in London and was offered her first modeling job at the age of 14. She was subsequently signed by ‘Ford Models,’ following which she moved to New York City. During her highly successful modeling career, she has appeared on the covers of some popular magazines, such as ‘Vogue’ and ‘Cosmopolitan.’ She made her acting debut in 1985, with the film ‘Spies Like Us,’ and she subsequently appeared in many films, such as ‘Killer Instinct’ and ‘Kingpin.’ After making her TV debut with the series ‘The Equalizer’ in 1988, she earned the lead role in the 1994 series ‘Weird Science.’ In addition, she appeared in guest roles in many TV series, such as ‘Californication,’ ‘Saving Grace,’ and ‘Entourage.’ Despite some critically acclaimed performances over the years, her film career did not really pick up pace. Of late, she has appeared in supporting roles in films such as ‘Endless Bummer’ and ‘Lockhart.’
- Vanessa Angel was born Vanessa Madeline Angel, on November 10, 1966, in London, England, to Peter and Elizabeth Angel. She was from an affluent family, with her father working as a stockbroker.Ever since she was a child, Vanessa loved acting and was particularly fond of on-stage performances. Although she enjoyed performing, she never dreamed of a career in the entertainment industry.When she was 14 years old, she was spotted by a famous modeling agent named Eileen Ford in London. She was offered a modeling job, and she instantly grabbed it. She traveled around the world, participating in modeling assignments, while also managing her academics simultaneously.She moved up the professional ladder at the age of 16, when she was offered a contract by ‘Ford Models,’ one of the biggest modeling agencies in the US. She thus moved to New York at the age of 16 and began her career as a super model.During her successful modeling years, she also appeared on the covers of esteemed magazines such as ‘Vogue’ and ‘Cosmopolitan.’ She was also a ‘Diet Pepsi’ brand ambassador once. This success led to a good start to her career. However, she aimed at becoming an actor and started auditioning for film and TV roles in the mid-1980s.Career
- She made her acting debut with the 1985 film ‘Spies Like Us.’ The comedy film had her playing an unnamed role of a Russian rocket crewperson.After making her debut in a small role, she took 3 years to appear on screen again. This time, she made her TV debut with the series ‘The Equalizer.’ She appeared in a single episode of the series, titled ‘Video Games,’ where she essayed the role of ‘Christine Hayes.’In 1989, she appeared as ‘Jackie Johanson,’ one of the main characters in the film ‘Another Chance.’ The soap-opera-like quality of the film was highly criticized, and the film did not even receive a proper release.In 1991, Vanessa got a major opportunity to star in the internationally successful series ‘Baywatch.’ She appeared in three episodes of the series and portrayed the role of ‘Megan.’While she continued to appear in guest roles in single episodes of series such as ‘On the Air,’ ‘Raven,’ and ‘Melrose Place,’ her film career was moving forward with B-films. In the 1991 film ‘Killer Instinct,’ she played the role of ‘Deborah Walker.’In 1992, she was signed on to play a recurring role in the police-procedural series ‘Reasonable Doubts.’ She played the role of ‘Detective Peggy Elliott’ in the series for a year.In the 1994 comedy–drama film ‘Sleep with Me,’ she played the supporting role of ‘Marianne.’ The film was a major box-office failure and also failed to impress critics.Despite her projects failing to gain proper success, Vanessa was appreciated for the range of acting skills that she exhibited. She impressed the audiences with her comic timing.She got her first major acting breakthrough in 1994, when she appeared as ‘Lisa,’ one of the leads in the series ‘Weird Science.’ Her role in the sitcom was that of a “magic genie” and was a little bit on the goofier side. The series was a considerable mainstream success, and so was her portrayal. She played the role until 1998.Meanwhile, she continued to appear in films in the mid-1990s. In 1996, she earned moderate success with her portrayal of ‘Claudia’ in the sports comedy film ‘Kingpin.’ The film was a box-office success and also earned some positive reviews. This was one of the most iconic roles of her career.In 1998, she led another major film project, titled ‘Kissing a Fool.’ In the comedy film, which starred David Schwimmer in the lead role, she played the role of ‘Natasha.’ The film performed disastrously at the box office and received bad reviews from critics, too.Despite not achieving the desired success in films, Vanessa continued to appear in many films throughout the early 2000s, such as ‘Camouflage’ and ‘The Perfect Score.’ She also appeared in TV series such as ‘The Division.’Many of her early roles in 2000 were for TV films, such as ‘Sabretooth,’ ‘Criminal Intent,’ and ‘Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys.’ She also made guest appearances in some popular series, such as ‘Californication’ and ‘Entourage.’Some of her latest film appearances were in ‘Blind Ambition,’ ‘Endless Bummer,’ and ‘Hall Pass.’In 2009, she started her clothing line, ‘VANE LA.’ Through her brand, she designed 1970s-style clothes and accessories.Recommended Lists:
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Family & Personal Life- Vanessa Angel has been married to actor Rick Otto since 1996, and the couple has a daughter.She claims that “Vanessa Angel” is her real birth name and not her stage name as many people assume. She also claims that she was once worried that due to her last name, people were likely to think that she was a porn actor.Recommended Lists:
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