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Paula Prentiss

Paula Prentiss - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 04, 1938
Age88
BirthplaceSan Antonio, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Paula Prentiss's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForStarring in comedies such as "Where the Boys Are," "What's New Pussycat?," and "The Stepford Wives."

Intro

Paula Prentiss is an American actress best known for her role in the 1960s comedy "Where the Boys Are" and for her performances in several film and television comedies throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Early Life & Background

Paula Prentiss was born Paula Ragusa in San Antonio, Texas. She attended Lamar High School in Houston and later the Northwestern University School of Communication, where she met her future husband and frequent co-star Richard Benjamin.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role in 'Where the Boys Are' (1960)
  • Co-starred with Jim Hutton in a series of 1960s comedies
  • Appeared in 'The Stepford Wives' (1975)
  • Starred with husband Richard Benjamin in 'He & She' (1967 TV series)
  • Performed on Broadway and continued selective roles in films and TV into the 2000s

Trivia

  • Is married to actor and director Richard Benjamin since 1961
  • Known for her tall stature (standing around 5'10")
  • Had a noted screen partnership with actor Jim Hutton

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Paula Prentiss?

Paula Prentiss is 88 years old.

When was Paula Prentiss born?

Paula Prentiss was born the 4 March 1938.

Where is Paula Prentiss from?

San Antonio, Texas, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About March 4th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Paula Prentiss, an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Where the Boys Are' (1960) and 'The Stepford Wives' (1975), was born on March 4, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Day of the week: March 4th, 1938 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (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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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Prentiss
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Paula-Prentiss