Ann Turkel

The actress, who was a former cover girl is living with her family in Beverly Hills with her dogs Samantha and Olivia (above and left). Ann Turkel still struggles to endure her separation of Richard Harris, even though they were only married for 8 years. Born to an Jewish middle-class family in Manhattan, Turkel had, by age 16, studied with both Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse and Philip Burton at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Knight Rider Knight's Retreat 1985 - Ann Turkel, Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel's marriage of eight years with Hollywood "hellraiser" Richard Harris was a wild one. But after 40 years she says to JAN MOIR that they never ever truly at peace with each other. Richard Harris portrayed the character of Albus Dundeeore as the wizard Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002. Ann Turkel's professional life is one of the most diverse and fascinating in the entertainment business. Her name has been praised all over the world by the achievements she's attained in the fields of television, motion pictures, and modeling. Growing up in Manhattan, Ann always had an aptitude for entertaining. Her first dance lesson was in the age of 5 and pursued her studies in art throughout university. She credits the encouragement she received from her grandmother. Ann was a student of singing, acting and dance throughout her childhood. Ann at the time was sixteen years old, studied at at the Neighborhood Playhouse (formerly the Musical Theatre Academy) and the Musical Theatre Academy under some of the best acting teachers within the city. They included Sandy Meisner & Philip Burton. Ann was part of her class in a group called a rock group and started singing. The Pajama Game," as well as West Side Story are among the stage shows she performs in during summer at the Berkshire Playhouse. Ann was discovered at the Vogue Magazine fashion show by Gloria Schiff, an editor. Diana Vreeland ordered Ann to perform her first Vogue photo shoot with Richard Avedon within one week. Ann became one of the most sought-after models ever, and her work was featured in the most prestigious fashion magazines such as Vogue Bazaar and Cosmopolitan. Ann modeled successfully for cosmetic companies such as Max Factor Revlon, Chanel and Europe in Europe within two years.