Ann Turkel

The actress, who was once a cover girl for Vogue magazine, is now living with her family in Beverly Hills along with Samantha and Olivia. Ann Turkel still struggles to deal with the divorce she received from Richard Harris, even though they were only married for eight years. Turkel is a native of New York. She was born in Manhattan and comes from a Jewish, middle class family, studied at both the Neighborhood Playhouse and American Musical and Dramatic Academy by the time she turned 16. The actress was also working alongside Sanford Meisner and Philip Burton. Knight Rider Knight's Retreat 1985 - Ann Turkel, Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel's marriage of eight years with Hollywood "hellraiser" Richard Harris was one of the most turbulent. But 40 years on she has admitted to JAN MOIR that they have never ever found peace. Richard Harris played the role of the wizard Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001 and also rereleased under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Ann Turkel enjoys one of most fascinating and varied professions in entertainment. Her accomplishments in film, television, models, and in business has been recognized worldwide. Ann Turkel, born and raised in Manhattan was a natural talent for entertaining. At the age of 5, she began dancing lessons as well as studying art during her college time. Her grandmother is the one she credits for encouraging her artistic activity. Ann started her formal schooling through studying singing, acting, and dancing. Ann began acting when she was 16 years old learning with Sandy Meisner and Philip Burton. In high school Ann began singing along with her classmates and forming a rock and roll band. The Pajama Game", and West Side Story, were among the summer shows that she participated in at Berkshire Playhouse Stockbridge Massachusetts. The moment she performed with her group at a fashion show when Ann was discovered to Gloria Schiff an editor at Vogue Magazine. Diana Vreeland, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine was able to have Ann as well as photographer Richard Avedon shoot Ann's first Vogue cover in a matter of several days. Ann became one of most coveted models ever, with her covers appearing in the top fashion magazines Vogue Bazaar and Cosmopolitan. Ann began her modeling career in Europe and Japan in the fashion houses of Max Factor Revlon as well as Chanel following two years of success.