Ann Turkel

Presently, the actress and former cover model lives with her family in Beverly Hills with her dogs Samantha and Olivia (above who left). Ann Turkel still struggles to manage her divorce of Richard Harris, even though they were married only for 8 years. Turkel is a native of New York. She was born in Manhattan and comes from a Jewish middle class family, went to the Neighborhood Playhouse as well as the American Musical and Dramatic Academy when she was 16 years old. It was also her first time studying with Sanford Meisner and Philip Burton. Knight Rider Knight in Retreat (TV Episode 1985) (TV Episode 1985) - Ann Turkel as Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel married Hollywood's notorious hellraiser Richard Harris for eight years. In the past, she confesses to JAN MOIR that they've never truly found love. Richard Harris played the role of the wizard Albus Dumbledore Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001; also released under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Ann Turkel is a multi-faceted entertainer whose career covers motion pictures, television, modelling, business, and many more. Ann Turkel was born in and raised in Manhattan. Her entire life she has demonstrated her talent in entertainment. Ann started taking dance classes as a child, and her interest in the arts remained throughout her college. Her grandmother is recognized for helping her develop creative skills. Ann was a student of acting, voice, dance and other forms of expression in her early days. Ann studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse and Musical Theatre Academy with Sandy Meisner, Philip Burton as well as other renowned coaches by age 16. When she was in high school, Ann began singing with her classmates and joined an all-rock and roll ensemble. Also, she performed in a season of summer stock theater in the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge, Massachusetts and in shows such as The Pajama Game" and West Side Story. Ann was spotted during the Vogue Magazine fashion show by Gloria Schiff, an editor. In less than a week, editor-in chief Diana Vreeland commissioned Ann to shoot the very first Vogue Cover featuring photographer Richard Avedon. Ann was among America's most popular models. She was featured on the covers of top magazines such as Vogue Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and other magazines. Ann had a great time modeling for beauty companies such as Max Factor Revlon, Chanel and Europe in Europe after two years.