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Playboy Playmate
A Playmate is a female model featured in the centerfold/gatefold of ''Playboy'' magazine as Playmate of the Month (PMOTM). The PMOTM's pictorial includes nude photographs and a centerfold poster, along with a pictorial biography and the "Playmate Data Sheet", which lists her birthdate, measurements, turn-ons, and turn-offs. At the end of the year, one of the 12 Playmates of the Month is named Playmate of the Year (PMOTY). Every Playmate of the Month is awarded a prize of US$25,000 and each Playmate of the Year receives an additional prize of US$100,000 plus a car (specifically, a short-term lease of a car) and other discretionary gifts. In addition, Anniversary Playmates are usually chosen to celebrate a milestone year of the magazine. The use of the word "Playmate" in a sexual sense did not originate with Playboy, and was seen at least as early as 1950 in Vue magazine (vol 1, #1). ''Playboy'' encourages potential Playmates to send photos with "girl next door" appeal for consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmella DeCesare Calibre68
Carmella is a female given name. Notable people with the name include: People * Carmella DeCesare, a playmate for ''Playboy'' magazine * Carmella Flöck, a courier for the Austrian Resistance during the Anschluss of 1938–1945. * Carmella Sabaugh, an American politician * Carmella (wrestler), ring name of professional wrestler Leah Van Dale Fictional characters * Carmilla, a fictional vampire written in 1871 from the novel of the same name. Written by Sheridan Le Fanu * Carmella Cammeniti Carmella Cammeniti (also Silvani and Sister Mary Catherine) is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Natalie Blair. She appeared on a recurring basis from 2003–2005, then became a main charac ..., a fictional character from the soap opera ''Neighbours'' * Carmella Unuscione, a fictional villain associated with the ''X-Men'' * Carmella Soprano, wife of main character Tony Soprano from HBO series "The Sopranos" {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Jackson (model)
Jennifer Jackson (born February 6, 1945) is an American model who was chosen as ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for the March 1965 issue. She was the first black Playmate of the Month and was photographed by Pompeo Posar. Jackson also worked as a Playboy Bunny in a Playboy Club. Personal life Jennifer Jackson Greene is from the south side of Chicago and graduated from Emil G. Hirsch High School in 1963. She is the daughter of Clynell Jackson Sr. and Marjorie McGuire Jackson. She is an identical twin. She has eight siblings. Jackson attended Loop College, now known as Harold Washington College. She worked as a photographic, runway and advertising model, including as a model for Ebony Fashion Fair. Other than that, Jackson has been an active part of the movement for children's rights, "Humanitarian P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
:Category:African-American Playboy Playmates
This category is for African-American Playboy Playmates. The first African-American Playmate of the Month was Jennifer Jackson, who appeared in the March 1965 issue. The first African-American Playmate of the Year was Renee Tenison in 1990. Darine Stern was the first African-American model featured on the cover of Playboy magazine by herself (Oct. 1971), but she was never a playmate. * Jennifer Jackson Miss March 1965 (first African-American to be a centerfold) * Jean Bell Miss October 1969 (second African-American to be a centerfold, first to be a cover model - Jan. 1970) * Julie Woodson Miss April 1973 (third African-American to be a centerfold, second to be a cover model) * Ester Cordet Miss October 1974 * Azizi Johari Miss June 1975 * Rosanne Katon Miss September 1978 * Ola Ray Miss June 1980 * Anne-Marie Fox Miss February 1982 * Venice Kong Miss September 1985 * Renee Tenison Miss November 1989 * Lorraine Olivia Miss November 1990 * Stephanie Adams Miss November 1992 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Lee
China Lee (born Margaret Lee; September 2, 1942) is an American model and actress. She was '' Playboy's'' Playmate of the Month for the August 1964 issue, and the first Asian American Playmate. Her centerfold was photographed by Pompeo Posar. According to her Playmate profile, her name is pronounced "chee-na" to rhyme with "Tina". Early life Lee was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Chinese parents who had immigrated to the United States after their marriage. The family owned a laundry and later a much lauded restaurant. She is the youngest of eight children and the younger sister of Harry Lee, who served as the sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana for about 28 years. The name "China" is derived from the nickname "Chinita" ("little Chinese girl") bestowed on her by Spanish-speaking neighbors who admired her dancing as a child. Career Lee worked as a hairstylist and waitress, then as a Playboy Club Bunny, before appearing in ''Playboy''. She had been a "Training Bunny," whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
:Category:American Playboy Playmates Of Asian Descent
The first Asian-American Playmate of the Month was China Lee, who appeared in the August 1964 issue of ''Playboy''. The first Asian-American Playmate of the Year was Jodi Ann Paterson in 2000. Playboy ''Playboy'' is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine, formerly in print and currently online. It was founded in Chicago in 1953, by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. K ... Playboy Playmates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellen Stratton
Ellen is a female given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth, Eleanor, Elena and Helen. Ellen was the 609th most popular name in the U.S. and the 17th in Sweden in 2004. People named Ellen include: *Ellen Adarna (born 1988), Filipino actress *Ellen Alaküla (1927–2011), Estonian actress *Ellen Palmer Allerton (1835–1893), American poet *Ellen Allien (born 1969), German electronic musician and music producer *Ellen Anckarsvärd (1833-1898), Swedish feminist *Ellen Andersen (1898–1989), Danish museum curator *Ellen Anderson (born 1959), American politician *Ellen Auerbach (1906–2004), German-born American photographer * Ellen Baake (born 1961), German mathematical biologist * Ellen S. Baker (born 1953), American physician and astronaut * Ellen Barkin (born 1954), American actress *Ellen Bass (born 1947), American poet and author * Ellen A. Dayton Blair (1837–1926), social reformer and art teacher *Ellen Bontje (born 1958), Dutch equestrian *Ellen Burka (1921–2016), Dutch and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mara Corday
Mara Corday (born Marilyn Joan Watts; January 3, 1930) is an American showgirl, model, actress, ''Playboy'' Playmate, and 1950s cult figure. Early life Corday was born in Santa Monica, California. Wanting a career in films, she came to Hollywood while still in her teens and found work as a showgirl at the Earl Carroll Theatre on Sunset Boulevard. Her physical beauty brought jobs as a photographer's model that led to a bit part as a showgirl in the 1951 film '' Two Tickets to Broadway''. Dancing One of Corday's first professional jobs was as a dancer in the '' Earl Carroll Revue'' in Hollywood. Accompanied by her mother, Corday auditioned when she was 15 years old. During the 2½ years that she was in the show, she advanced "from showgirl to actress in the sketches". This was also when she adopted the stage name Mara Corday, because it made her seem more exotic. The name Mara came from a bongo player who called her Marita when Corday was working as an usher at the Mayan Theate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Sheehan (model)
Patricia Ann Sheehan (September 7, 1931 – January 14, 2006), also known as Patricia Sheehan Crosby, was an American actress and model. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for October 1958 and a contract player for NBC. Early years She was the daughter of Arthur E Sheehan Sr and Gladys A Larson. Her siblings were Arthur and Edward Sheehan. In October 1949, she won the local Miss Milkmaid pageant, which launched her career. Sheehan was Miss San Francisco of 1950, having performed a monologue. Her prize was a Gensler Lee diamond ring. She took honors for Miss San Francisco and flew to Santa Cruz, California to take part in the 1951 Miss California Pageant where she placed 6th. Sheehan dated and married George von Duuglas-Ittu on January 9, 1951, in Carson City, Nevada. Her first son Franz Nicholas Gregory von Duuglas-ittu was born October 21, 1951 They divorced on January 6, 1954. Career Pat Sheehan began appearing on ''Queen for a Day'' and the ''Colgate Comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Playboy Playmates Of 1956
__NOTOC__ The following is a list of Playboy Playmates of 1956. ''Playboy'' magazine names its Playmate of the Month each month throughout the year. January Lynn Turner (born December 1, 1935) was an American model. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for the January 1956 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Peter Gowland, the first of his extensive ''Playboy'' career. According to ''The Playmate Book'', Turner did layouts for other men's magazines, including ''Frolic'', ''Jest'' and ''Modern Man Quarterly''. February Marguerite Empey (July 29, 1932 – August 19, 2008) was an American model, dancer and actress. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month in May 1955 and February 1956. The photos for her 1956 appearance were taken by soft core porn director Russ Meyer. March Marian Stafford (February 7, 1931 – August 16, 1984) was an American actress and model. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for the March 1956 iss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian Stafford
Marian Stafford (February 7, 1931 – August 16, 1984) was an American actress and model. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for the March 1956 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Ruth Sondak, and was the first to consist of three pages. In addition to posing for other men's magazines in the decade, Stafford became a popular personality during the so-called Golden Age of Television. She was a regular on game shows such as '' Treasure Hunt'' and ''The $64,000 Question ''The $64,000 Question'' was an American game show broadcast in primetime on CBS-TV from 1955 to 1958, which became embroiled in the 1950s quiz show scandals. Contestants answered general knowledge questions, earning money which doubled as the ...''. She was crowned Miss Color TV of 1956 by NBC. Stafford died on August 16, 1984, at the age of 53. She was survived by her husband, television writer and producer, Robert Foshko. References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Stafford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolores Donlon
Dolores Donlon (born Patricia Vaniver; September 19, 1920 – November 30, 2012) was an American model and actress. Career Born in 1920 in Philadelphia and raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Donlon attended a convent school in Tarrytown, New York. She later trimmed a few years off her age by claiming 1926 was her year of birth when she began modeling in the mid-1940s under the name Pat Van Iver. for the Walter Thornton Model Agency. She began acting in 1948 with uncredited walk-on parts in movies including ''Dough Girls'' and '' Easter Parade''. In 1946, she was elected Queen of the Ball by the New York Press Photographers Association. By 1954, she was playing credited roles in movies such as '' The Long Wait'' and ''Security Risk'', and appearing in television series. Her television credits include roles in '' Have Gun - Will Travel'', '' The Texan'', ''Richard Diamond, Private Detective'', ''Maverick'', ''Perry Mason'', ''The Jack Benny Program'', ''77 Sunset Strip'' and ''I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
