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Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 01, 1936
Age89
BirthplaceYazoo City, Mississippi, United States
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Stella Stevens's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForActing in classic films like 'The Nutty Professor' and 'The Poseidon Adventure'.

Intro

Stella Stevens was an American actress, director, and model, best known for her roles in films such as 'The Nutty Professor' (1963) and 'The Poseidon Adventure' (1972). She enjoyed a career that spanned over six decades, appearing in dozens of films and television shows.

Early Life & Background

Stella Stevens was born Estelle Caro Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when she was four years old. She attended St. Anne's Catholic School and later Sacred Heart School before enrolling at the Memphis Evening School at Memphis State University, where she became interested in acting.

Career Highlights

  • Won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress in 1960 for 'Say One for Me'.
  • Starred alongside Jerry Lewis in 'The Nutty Professor' (1963).
  • Appeared in 'The Poseidon Adventure' (1972), a major box-office hit.
  • Acted in popular television series such as 'Bonanza', 'The Love Boat', and 'Murder, She Wrote'.
  • Directed and produced films, including the comedy 'The Ranch'.

Trivia

  • She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for January 1960.
  • She has a son, actor and producer Andrew Stevens.
  • Stella Stevens has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

FAQs

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How old is Stella Stevens?

Stella Stevens is 89 years old.

When was Stella Stevens born?

Stella Stevens was born the 1 October 1936.

Where is Stella Stevens from?

Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About October 1st, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 1, 1936, Francisco Franco was officially proclaimed head of state and Generalísimo of the Nationalist faction during the Spanish Civil War, marking the establishment of the Nationalist regime.
  • Day of the week: October 1st, 1936 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Stevens
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Stella-Stevens
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001779/