Charlene Holt

Verna Charlene Stavely, professionally known as Charlene Holt, was an American actress known for her supporting roles in television and film.

Charlene Holt
Born
Verna Charlene Stavely

(1928-04-28)April 28, 1928
Snyder, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 1996(1996-04-05) (aged 67)
Williamson County, Tennessee, U.S.
OccupationActress, model
Years active1962–1980
Spouse(s)
William A. Tishman
​
(
m. 1966; div. 1972)

Early life

Holt was born on April 28, 1928, in Snyder, Texas, to Malcolm C. and Verna Vesta Stavely, née Chandler.[1][2][3] After she graduated from high school in Hagerman, New Mexico, she attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. She was a model in Houston, Texas.

In 1956, Holt was crowned Miss Maryland[4] and in July, 1956 participated in the Miss USA pageant in Long Beach, California where she was a semi-finalist. In August, 1957 she was among nine models sent to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by Rose Marie Reid Swim Suits of Los Angeles and the Eileen Ford Agency in New York City.

Holt appeared in various TV commercials in 1958 and reportedly signed a $50,000-a-year modeling contract in New York at age 29. She was in a Revlon lipstick commercial, in which she was reportedly spotted[1] by director Howard Hawks who later cast her in several of his films including Man's Favorite Sport. She was subsequently named "Miss Sweater Girl" in October, 1958 by the Wool Bureau. The contest was held in the Crystal Suite of the Savoy Hilton Hotel in New York.

Career

Holt's first credited role was as Lisa, a model, in If a Man Answers, a 1962 comedy film directed by Henry Levin and starring Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee.[5]

Personal life

Holt married William A. Tishman, a millionaire builder in Los Angeles on October 7, 1966. They resided in Beverly Hills' Trousdale Estates until their divorce in June 1972.

Holt died on April 5, 1996, in Williamson County, Tennessee. She was 67.

Filmography
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Gloria Ruth King		 Miss Maryland USA
1956		 Succeeded by
Mary Leona Gage
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References
  1. "Charlene Holt - The Private Life and Times of Charlene Holt. Charlene Holt Pictures". Glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  2. "Charlene Holt | Biography, Photos, Movies, TV, Credits | Hollywood.com". Archive.is. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2015.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  3. "Charlene Holt Filmography and Movies". Fandango. January 1, 1940. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  4. "Miss Maryland Usa And Miss Maryland Teen Usa". Missmarylandusa.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  5. "Charlene Holt (1928–1996)". IMDb.com. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
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