Victoria Tennant
| Victoria Tennant | |
|---|---|
 Tennant at the "Night of 100 Stars" for the 82nd Academy Awards viewing party at the Beverly Hills Hotel, California in 2010 | |
| Born |
30 September 1950 London, England, United Kingdom |
| Education | Elmhurst Ballet School |
| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Film and television actress |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Television |
The Winds of War War and Remembrance |
| Spouse(s) |
Peppo Vanini (divorced) Steve Martin (m. 1986; div. 1994) Kirk Stambler (m. 1996) |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Parents |
Cecil Tennant Irina Baronova |
Victoria Tennant (born 30 September 1950) is an English film and television actress. She is known for her roles in the TV mini-series The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, in which she appeared as actor Robert Mitchum's on-screen love interest, Pamela Tudsbury.
Early life
Tennant was born in London. Her mother, Irina Baronova, was a Russian prima ballerina who appeared with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo; her father, Cecil Tennant, was a producer and talent agent for MCA.
Her maternal grandfather, Misha Baronov, was a senior officer in the Russian Navy; his wife, the former Lydia Vishniakova, was a general's daughter. Tennant has a sister, Irina, and a brother, Robert, both of whom were seriously injured in a car accident in 1967, in which their father was killed. Tennant's godfather was the actor Laurence Olivier.[1]
Like her mother, Tennant trained in ballet, first at the Elmhurst Ballet School and then (for two years) at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career
After a number of roles in British and other European films, including The Ragman's Daughter and Inseminoid, Tennant emigrated to the United States. She then appeared in the TV mini-series The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, and films such as The Handmaid's Tale and Best Seller. She starred in two films with Steve Martin, her future husband: All of Me and L.A. Story.
Personal life
Tennant's first marriage was to Peppo Vanini, a nightclub owner.[2] She was later married to the actor-comedian Steve Martin from 1986 to their divorce in 1994.[2] Since 1996, Tennant has been married to Kirk Justin Stambler, a lawyer for Warner Bros., with whom she has a daughter, Katya Irinia.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Ragman's Daughter, TheThe Ragman's Daughter | Doris Randall | |
| 1980 | Dogs of War, TheThe Dogs of War | Dinner Party Guest | |
| 1981 | Inseminoid | Barbra | |
| 1981 | Sphinx | Lady Carnarvon | |
| 1982 | Ich bin dein Killer | Annette Dorberg | |
| 1983 | Strangers Kiss | Carol Redding / Betty | |
| 1984 | All of Me | Terry Hoskins | |
| 1985 | Holcroft Covenant, TheThe Holcroft Covenant | Helden von Tiebolt / Helden Tennyson | |
| 1987 | Best Seller | Roberta Gillian | |
| 1987 | Flowers in the Attic | Corinne Dollanganger | |
| 1989 | Fool's Mate | Alice Gordon | |
| 1990 | Handmaid's Tale, TheThe Handmaid's Tale | Aunt Lydia | |
| 1990 | Whispers | Hilary | |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | Sara McDowel | |
| 1992 | Plague, TheThe Plague | Alicia Rieux | |
| 1996 | Edie & Pen | Blonde with Dog | |
| 1998 | Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy | Mary | |
| 2008 | Awakening of Spring, TheThe Awakening of Spring | Mrs. Woodman | |
| 2009 | Irene in Time | Eleanor Jensen | |
| 2010 | Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic | Bella (voice) | Video |
| 2013 | Pasadena | Elizabeth Utley | |
| 2013 | Louder Than Words | Lydia Thorsby | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson | Helen Stoner | Episode: "The Case of the Speckled Band" |
| 1981 | La guerre des insectes | Helen Curtiss | TV film |
| 1982 | Tales of the Unexpected | Bernice | Episode: "Who's Got the Lady?" |
| 1983 | Winds of War, TheThe Winds of War | Pamela Tudsbury | TV miniseries |
| 1983 | Dempsey | Estelle Taylor | TV film |
| 1983 | Chiefs | Trish Lee | TV miniseries |
| 1985 | George Burns Comedy Week | Episode: "The Funniest Guy in the World" | |
| 1986 | Under Siege | Gloria Garry | TV film |
| 1986 | Twilight Zone, TheThe Twilight Zone | Valentina | Episode: "Red Snow" |
| 1986 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Bride | Episode: "Deadly Honeymoon" |
| 1988-1989 | War and Remembrance | Pamela Tudsbury | 12 episodes |
| 1989 | Voice of the Heart | Francesca Cunningham | TV film |
| 1989 | Act of Will | Audra | TV series |
| 1994 | Man from Snowy River, TheThe Man from Snowy River | Anita Hargraves | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 1997 | Diagnosis: Murder | Victoria Larkin | Episode: "Deadly Games" |
| 1999 | Providence | Dr. Toynton | Episode: "Blind Faith" |
| 2001 | Chris Isaak Show, TheThe Chris Isaak Show | Irene | Episode: "Dancin'" |
| 2001 | Sister Mary Explains It All | Bitter Divorcee | TV film |
| 2004 | JAG | Marta Sperling | Episode: "The Man on the Bridge" |
| 2007 | Scrubs | Maggie Kent | Episode: "My Scrubs" |
| 2008 | Monk | Ms. Benson | Episode: "Mr. Monk Paints His Masterpiece" |
| 2009 | Beast, TheThe Beast | Susan Redman | Episode: "Infected" |
| 2011 | William & Kate | Celia | TV film |
Music
- Hussy – theme song lyrics[2]
References
- ↑ Victoria Tennant Biography - Yahoo! Movies
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Victoria Tennant Biography (1950?-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
External links
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