Jane Forth (born 1953) is an American actress and model, best known for having been one of the

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, starring in films such as ''

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'', and being one of “Antonio’s Girls”, models and muses of fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.

Early years

Forth dropped out of high school and, with her family, left St. Claire Shores, Michigan, when she was 15 to go to New York.

Career

She started her career as a receptionist at

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. Forth met Warhol through her first boyfriend, Jay Johnson—the twin brother of Warhol’s long-time partner, Jed Johnson.''Jane Forth,'' ongoing exhibit. The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. In July 1970, she was on the cover of ''

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.''Jane Forth, Teenage Model & Warhol Superstar
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and

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, she styled herself in thrifted clothing from the 1930s and ‘40s. Taken with her striking appearance, Warhol invited Forth to perform in ''

'' (1970) with

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and

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. Despite her youth, Forth shined in the production. Rapidly launched into the worlds of fashion and film, Forth posed for Antonio Lopez’s fashion illustrations in the ''

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'' and was photographed for ''

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'' and ''

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.'' The youth and arrogance of then-teenaged Forth shows through her 1970 statement to ''Vogue'': “When I’m home I’m yelling at my mother to iron my clothes, and when I’m out, I’m standing around yawning at all these fancy people”. She declared in the same interview that she bought dime-store make up and each of her “dress-up faces” only cost twenty five cents, with her thrifted vintage dresses averaging a price of $12.50. After appearing in ''

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'' (1971), she was cast in Warhol’s next production, ''L’Amour'' (1972) alongside fellow Warhol superstar

Donna Jordan Donna Jordan (born 1950) is an American actress and model. She is most well-known as a Warhol superstar and for being one of “Antonio’s Girls”, models and muses of fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.''Donna Jordan.'' Ongoing exhibit. Andy W ...

. After retiring from acting, she moved into film, make-up, and special effects.

Personal life

Forth was married to the English director of photography Oliver Wood for 22 years, and they have two daughters.

Selected filmography

* ''

'' (1970) - Jane * ''

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'' (1971) - Jane * '' L'Amour'' (1973) - Jane * ''

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'' (1977) - Screaming Passer-by * '' The Prowler'' (1981) - makeup artist

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Forth, Jane 1953 births American female models 20th-century American actresses American film actresses Living people People associated with The Factory Date of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people)