Connie Stevens - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 08, 1938 |
|---|---|
| Age | 87 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Connie Stevens's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Role as Cricket Blake in the television series 'Hawaiian Eye' and hit songs such as 'Sixteen Reasons'. |
Intro
Connie Stevens is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter best known for her roles in film and television during the 1950s and 1960s. She became a teen idol and pop singer, achieving several hit singles and an enduring presence in entertainment.
Early Life & Background
Connie Stevens was born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia in Brooklyn, New York, to musician parents. She spent much of her early life surrounded by music, moving between the households of her divorced parents. She adopted her stage name after joining The Three Debs singing group during her teenage years.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Cricket Blake in the popular television series 'Hawaiian Eye' from 1959 to 1963.
- Released the hit single 'Sixteen Reasons' in 1960, which reached the Billboard Top 10.
- Appeared in films such as 'Rock-A-Bye Baby' (1958) and 'Parrish' (1961).
- Starred in the TV sitcom 'Wendy and Me' (1964–1965) alongside George Burns.
- Directed and starred in 'Saving Grace B. Jones' (2009).
Trivia
- She was married to actors James Stacy and Eddie Fisher.
- Stevens is the mother of actresses Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher.
- She is also known for her philanthropic work, including USO tours to entertain military troops.
FAQs
People also ask
Connie Stevens is 87 years old.
Connie Stevens was born the 8 August 1938.
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 8th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: The Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria began operations on August 8, 1938, serving as a labor camp for political prisoners and others deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.
- Day of the week: August 8th, 1938 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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