Ann Turkel

The model and actress currently lives with Samantha and the dog she adopted (above) as well as Olivia. Ann Turkel has been married just for eight years and has been divorced her husband Richard Harris since 20. She is still unable to accept his death. Born in a Jewish middle-class family in Manhattan, Turkel had, at the age of 16, been studying at the same time with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse and Philip Burton at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Knight Rider Knight In Retreat (TV Episode, 1985) Ann Turkel in the role of Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel was married for eight wild years to Hollywood Hellraiser Richard Harris. She admits, 40 years later, to JAN MOIR, that the couple never found true happiness apart. Richard Harris played the part of Albus Dumbledore who was the wizard, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001 (also released under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2002. Ann Turkel, who is well-known throughout the world for her accomplishments in the fields of television, film and in business, has had a fascinating and diverse career. Ann Turkel was born and was raised in Manhattan. She has always had a knack for entertaining. At the age of 5 when she first began dance lessons, she took her first steps as well as studying art during her college period. Her grandmother is credited with helping her develop creative skills. Ann started her formal schooling through studying singing, acting, and dancing. Ann was a student and voice at The Neighborhood Playhouse and Musical Theatre Academy along with Sandy Meisner, Philip Burton and several other notable instructors by the time she reached the age of 16 years old. At the age of 16, Ann started singing along with her classmates and forming a rock and roll band. The Pajama Game " and West Side Story were among the plays she performed in the Berkshire Playhouse, Stockbridge in Massachusetts. Ann was discovered in her appearance at the Vogue Magazine Fashion Show by Gloria Schiff. Diana Vreeland's editor in chief was able to have Ann along with photographer Richard Avedon shoot Ann's first Vogue cover in a matter of several days. In the following weeks, Ann was one of the most sought-after models across the United States, appearing on the covers of the top fashion magazines like Vogue Bazaar and Cosmopolitan among several other publications. Ann has been a model who was successful for cosmetics companies like Max Factor Revlon, Chanel and Europe in Europe following two years.