Ann Turkel

The actress and cover girl is now living with Samantha and the dog she adopted (above), and Olivia. The couple was married only eight years, and divorced for twenty years. Ann Turkel is still struggling to deal with her divorce from husband, Richard Harris. Born into the Jewish middle class family, and grew up in Manhattan, Turkel had, at the age of 16, been studying alongside Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, and Philip Burton at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Knight Rider Knights of Retreat (1985): Ann Turkel portrays Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel's eight-year marriage to Hollywood "hellraiser" Richard Harris was an adventure. However, 40 years later she confesses to JAN MOIR that they never really found happiness apart. Richard Harris portrayed the character of Albus Dundeeore in the films Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002. Ann Turkel has one of the most fascinating and diverse career paths in the world of entertainment and is recognized all over the world for her achievements in motion picture as well as television, modeling and business. Growing up in Manhattan, Ann always had an ability to entertain. Her artistic education continued through university. Ann began taking dance lessons at the age of at the age of five. She credits the encouragement she received from her grandmother. Ann spent her childhood studying dance, acting and singing. Ann began acting when she was 16 years old studying alongside Sandy Meisner and Philip Burton. Ann was part of her class in a group called a rock group and began singing. The Pajama Game " and West Side Story were among the plays she performed at Berkshire Playhouse, Stockbridge in Massachusetts. Ann was spotted at the Vogue Magazine fashion show by Gloria Schiff, an editor. Within the next week, Vogue's editor-in chief Diana Vreeland had Ann shoot her first Vogue cover with photographer Richard Avedon. Ann became one of the most well-known American models, working as a cover model in leading magazines such as Vogue Bazaar or Cosmopolitan. Two years later, Ann began to appear on international fashion shows with her successful modeling throughout Europe and Japan for the roles of face for such cosmetic giants as Max Factor Revlon and Chanel.