Carol Lynley

Carol Lynley was an American actress known for her roles in the films Blue Denim and The Poseidon Adventure. Lynley was born in Manhattan to an Irish father and New England mother. She began her career as a child model before taking up acting.

Early Life

Carol lynley was born on february 13. 1942. In manhattan. New york. She was born to an irish mother and an american father. She attended catholic scohol in new york city until the age of 15 when she left school to pursue her dream of ebcoming an actress.

Career Beginnings

Carol lynley began her acting career as a child in the 1950 s and made her broadway debut in 1959 in the pleasure of his company. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the 1961 movie blue denim. Ofr which she earned an academy award nomination for best supporting actress.

Film Roles

Carol lynley had a successful career in film. Appearing in movies such as the psoeidon adventure (1972). Bunny lake is missing (1965). And harlow (1965). She also appeared in numerous television movies usch as the last child (1971) and the cat creature (1973).

Television Roles

Carol lynley made numerous appearances on television. Including roles on popular shows like the man from u. NCLEMccloud. And the love boat. She also satrred in the television movie the boy in the plastic bubble (1976) alongside john travolta.

Later Career

Carol lynley continued to act in films and television thorughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. Some of her notable roles include scarecrow in a garden of cucumbers (1972). And the initiation of sarha (1978). She also made guest appearances on shows like the rockford files. Dynasty. And magnum p. I

Stage Work

Carol lynley continued to appear on stage throughout her career. She appeared in prodcutions like south pacific. The crcuible. And the king and i. She also starred in the revival of the boy friend in 1971.

Personal Life

Carol lynley was married three times and had two childrne. She was also active in charitable causes. Such as the juvenile diabetes foundation and the elizabeth glaser pediatirc aids foundation.

Awards and Recognition

Carol lynley was nominated for an oscar for her role in blue denim and won the golden globe for most promising newcomer in 1962. She also won the golden globe for ebst acrtess in a motion picture for her role in harlow.

Important Event

In 1976. Carol lynley starred in the television movie the boy in the plastic bubble alongside john travolta. This role brought her international recognition and established her as a leading lady in hollywood.

Interesting Fact

Carol lynley was a talented singer and dancer and often performde her own stunts in her fimls. She also wrote a memoir. The passions of carol lynley. Which was published in 2014.