Ann Turkel

The actress, who was a former cover model lives in Beverly Hills with her dogs Samantha and Olivia (above left). They were married for only 8 years before they were separated for 20 years, but Ann Turkel is still struggling to accept her divorce from husband, Richard Harris. Born to an Jewish middle class family, and grew up within Manhattan, Turkel had, when she was 16, studied alongside Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse as well as Philip Burton at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Knight Rider Knight in Retreat (TV Episode 1985) (TV Episode 1985) - Ann Turkel as Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel married Hollywood's notorious hellraiser Richard Harris for eight years. After 40 years she tells JAN MOIR that the couple never did find happiness apart. Richard Harris played the part of Albus Dumbledore as the wizard, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001 (also made available under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2002. Ann Turkel enjoys one of the most intriguing and diverse careers in entertainment. Her achievements in films and television shows, modeling, and business is internationally recognized. Ann who was born and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has always shown the ability to entertain. When she was 5, she began dancing lessons as well as studying art during her college time. Her mother is acknowledged for inspiring her creativity. Ann started her formal schooling with a focus on acting, singing, and dancing. Ann was 16 when she started her studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse, the Musical Theatre Academy. Also, she took classes in the studio of Sandy Meisner. Ann joined a group with schoolmates in high school and then began singing. The Pajama Game", and West Side Story, were among the summer shows that she participated in at Berkshire Playhouse Stockbridge Massachusetts. Ann's appearance together with her group at fashion events was when Gloria Schiff, editor of Vogue Magazine, discovered Ann. Within a matter of a few days and a half, the editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland commissioned Ann to shoot the very first Vogue Cover featuring photographer Richard Avedon. Ann became one of the most well-known American models, working as a cover model for the most prestigious magazines, such as Vogue Bazaar or Cosmopolitan. Ann began her international career with Europe and Japan after modeling in the fashion magazine Max Factor Revlon.