Ann Turkel

The actress, who was a former cover model lives in Beverly Hills with her dogs Samantha and Olivia (above and left). Ann Turkel still struggles to deal with the divorce she received from Richard Harris, even though they only dated for 8 years. Turkel was born to a Jewish family, and was raised through her maternal grandmother in Manhattan. When she reached 16 years old, she was in the midst of studying with Sanford Meisner and Philip Burton in the Neighborhood playhouse and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Knight Rider Knights of Retreat (1985): Ann Turkel is Bianca Morgan. 'I had this feeling we'd both be killed by the other' Ann Turkel spent eight thrilling years of marriage to Hollywood Hellraiser Richard Harris. But after 40 years she says to JAN MOIR that they never completely happy as a couple. Richard Harris played the role of the Wizard Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001 Also released as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Ann Turkel enjoys one of the most intriguing and diverse professions in entertainment. Her achievements in films as well as television, modeling as well as business is recognized internationally. Ann was born and raised in Manhattan. Her passion for entertainment has not diminished. When she was in the 5th grade when she was in the fifth grade, she started dancing lessons. Then she continued her studies in art at the college. The grandmother of her is believed to be responsible for helping her develop creative skills. Ann was a student in her early years, studying dancing, acting and singing. Ann took acting classes in The Neighborhood Playhouse and Musical Theatre Academy alongside Sandy Meisner, Philip Burton as well as other renowned coaches by the time she reached the age of 16. Ann as well as a number students from her high school, formed a school rock and roll group. The Pajama Game " and West Side Story were among the shows she played at the Berkshire Playhouse, Stockbridge in Massachusetts. Ann was discovered in her appearance at the Vogue Magazine Fashion Show by Gloria Schiff. In just a couple of weeks, editor-in chief Diana Vreeland commissioned Ann to shoot the very first Vogue Cover together with photographer Richard Avedon. Ann went on to become one of the most well-known models in America, appearing as a cover-model for top magazines like Vogue Bazaar or Cosmopolitan. In the space of two years, Ann hit the international markets performing well for a number of companies in Europe and Japan as the face for major cosmetic brands like Max Factor Revlon and Chanel.