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Adrienne Barbeau is an American actress and model. She has appeared in over 85 films and television shows in her career.
Fast Facts
- Born: June 11, 1945
- Birthplace: Sacramento, CA
- Height: 5'4"
- Current Spouse: Billy Van Zandt since 1992
- Former Spouse: John Carpenter 1979-1984
And then there's Adrienne
Barbeau began her career in the mid-1960s as a go-go dancer in New York City before getting solid work in several Broadway productions. In 1972, she was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Rizzo in Grease. Later that year, she was cast as the divorced daughter of Bea Arthur in Maude. She married director John Carpenter in 1979, and he cast he in her first feature film, The Fog. She would also appear in films such as Creepshow, Swamp Thing, The Cannonball Run, and Escape from New York. Barbeau also has made numerous additional television appearances including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and The Drew Carey Show. She has been married to noted playwright Billy Van Zandt, who is the brother of legendary guitarist Steve Van Zandt. She was also very well known in the late 1970s for a sexy poster, and some semi-nude photos that appeared in High Society in 1980, cementing her status as a sex symbol.
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