Beverly D’Angelo is an American singer and actress who has appeared in over 60 films, ranging from comedy to romance to horror films such as Sentinel. D’Angelo is notable for her role as Ellen Griswold in National Lampoon’s Vacation films spanning from 1983 to 2015.
She was nominated for prestigious awards, including the Golden Globe Award for her role as an actress in the 1980 film, Coal Miner’s Daughter as well as an Emmy Award for her role as Stella Kowalski in the 1984 film, A Streetcar Named Desire.
Beverly D’Angelo’s Early Life, Age
Beverly Heather D’Angelo was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 15, 1951, into an entertainment-prone family. His father, Eugene Constantino “Gene” D’Angelo is a bassist and television station manager, while his mother, Priscilla Ruth (née Smith) is a violinist. She is her father’s only child, raised alongside her three brothers, Jeff, Tim and Tony. Her mother is of English, Irish, Scottish and German ancestry and her father was of Italian descent.
Growing up in her birthplace, the actress attended Upper Arlington High School in Upper Arlington, a northwest suburb of Columbus. She received the Upper Arlington Alumni Association (UAAA) Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement in 2009.
Career
Beverly, whose parents love music, D’Angelo is interested in art. She first worked as an animator/cartoonist at Hanna-Barbera Productions before moving to Canada with the aim of pursuing a career in rock singing. She worked as a session singer and sang with the band Hawkins until she joined the film industry. D’Angelo got a break from filmmaking in 1983 when she starred in Vacation, featuring co-stars like Chevy Chase and Harold Ramis.
Speaking about her success signing on for the D’Angelo said she didn’t think the cast of the film knew they were “preparing the tent for a franchise.” At 29, she starred as a mother in the film against the advice of her agent. But the actress took the risk and didn’t seem to regret it as she told Entertainment Weekly in an interview that Vacation not only brought her professional success, but also a lifelong friendship with Chase.
Over the years in Hollywood, Beverly D’Angelo continued to be active and landed voice acting roles as well. She had leading roles in several television drama films such as Slow Burning, Judgment Day: The John List Story, and Sweet Temptation.
Movies
D’Angelo stayed true to what she knows how to do best in numerous films and television series from 1976 to 2017. One of her last Dreamland films released in 2016 was one of the many roles that D’ Angelo liked to play. According to her, it was a fantastic experience on all levels with a truly independent spirit that united everyone.
In 2017, the Deadline show announced that D’Angelo would be returning for the second season, to continue playing National Security Advisor Gregson. His other films include Entourage (2005 – 2011); Gamers: The Movie (2006); and Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008).
Beverly D’Angelo, like most successful people, writes her own memoir. However, this is not to be expected in the near future as the actress intends to wait for her past to become more interesting than her present.
Beverly D’Angelo net worth
Beverly D’Angelo’s net worth is estimated at $20 million. In 2017, the actress sold her Beverly Hills home for $2.7 million. Since 2005, she has owned the 1920s Spanish style property, which is 4,045 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
She received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 31st Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival in 2016.
children
The Hollywood actress had her twins, Anton (17) and Olivia (17) with ex-partner Al Pacino in 2001. D’Angelo was 48 when she became pregnant and gave birth aged 49. She and her fellow actor and partner separated shortly after the twins were born. Subsequently, she and Pacino had a custody battle in 2003, when the twins were only 2 years old.
However, they were able to come to an agreement to share equal and indisputable custody. Previously, D’Angelo was married to Don Lorenzo Salviati, an Italian aristocrat from 1981 to 1995. She also dated production designer Anton Furst before committing suicide in 1991.
Body measurements
Height: 158cm (5ft 4in)
Weight: 61 kg (135 lbs)
Sun sign: Scorpio
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: brown
Dress size: 6 (US)