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Veronica Hamel
American actress (born )
Veronica Hamel | |
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Hamel as Joyce Davenport on Hill Street Blues () | |
| Born | () November 20, (age81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Yearsactive | – |
| Spouse | Michael Irving |
Veronica Hamel (born November 20, ) is an American actress and model.[3] She was nominated five times for an Emmy Award for her role as attorney Joyce Davenport in the TV police drama Hill Street Blues.[4]
Biography
The daughter of a Philadelphia carpenter and a housewife, Hamel graduated from Temple University.
She worked as a secretary for a company that manufactured ironing board covers. She began a fashion modeling career after being discovered by Eileen Ford. In her first film role, she played a model in 's Klute, followed by roles in the disaster films Beyond the Poseidon Adventure and When Time Ran Out.
She also increased her fortune through her brief modeling career. A post shared by Walter McBride waltermcbridecollection. She holds American nationality and belongs to White Caucasian ethnic group. Regarding her education, Veronica attended Jules E. Mastbaum High School in her hometown, and after matriculating, she subsequently graduated from Tampa University.She was the model in the last[5]cigarette commercial televised in the U.S. (for Virginia Slims, aired at pm on January 1, , on The Tonight Show).[6] Hamel had been a model in print advertisements, not just for Slims, but also for Pall Mall Gold cigarettes.[7]
Hamel started appearing in TV series in She was considered for the role of Kelly Garrett on Charlie's Angels, but reportedly declined the role.
Producer Aaron Spelling cast Jaclyn Smith, instead. Hamel is best remembered for playing Joyce Davenport, the dedicated public defender, who also happened to be the love interest of police captain Frank Furillo, on the long-running TV series Hill Street Blues from She was a five-time Emmy nominee for that role.[3]
Alan Alda's film A New Life cast Hamel in a leading role as his doctor and love interest.
She was cast as Elizabeth, the wife of Charles Grodin's character in the movie Taking Care of Business in She was named on Us magazine's "Best Dressed" list for [citation needed]
In , she also appeared on Hill Street Blues creator Steven Bochco's legal drama Philly. In the late s, Hamel had a recurring role in the NBC television series Third Watch and appeared as Margo Shephard, Jack's mother, in the ABC series Lost.[8]
Filmography
Film
Television
References
- ^" Press Photo Actress Veronica Hamel and Actor Michael Irving".Actress veronica hamel biography Veronica Hamel born November 20, is an American actress and model. The daughter of a Philadelphia carpenter and a housewife, Hamel graduated from Temple University. She worked as a secretary for a company that manufactured ironing board covers. She began a fashion modeling career after being discovered by Eileen Ford. In her first film role, she played a model in 's Klute , followed by roles in the disaster films Beyond the Poseidon Adventure and When Time Ran Out.
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- ^"HILL STREET BLUES -- "Blood Money" Episode -- Pictured: (l-r) Michael Irving as Lance, Veronica Hamel as Joyce Davenport -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)". Getty Images. Retrieved March 25,
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- ^Gritten, David (February 22, ). "'Hill Street Blues', the cop show that couldn't get arrested, hits with a sexy trio". People. Retrieved August 26,
- ^Vesperae Lux (March 20, ). An intelligent brunette who went from playing public defender Joyce Davenport on "Hill Street Blues" to becoming a fixture in TV-movies, Veronica Hamel began her showbiz career as an Eileen Ford model. After about a decade as a model, she turned to acting. By the time "Hill Street Blues" came along in , the buzz on Hamel was already there--she was to be a star. Due to an actors' strike, the premiere of the series was delayed until , but its debut brought Hamel instant recognition. Her character was a bit too serious, maybe even dour, but she worked in a harsh world.
"January 1, Virginia Slims Cigarettes U.S. Television Commercial 16 / ". Internet Archive. Retrieved March 25,
- ^Hilliard, Robert L.; Keith, Michael C. (). The Broadcast Century and Beyond (5thed.). Focal Press.Movie actress veronica hamel She is currently single. Veronica Hamel was married to the American actor Michael Irving. Hamel has not disclosed her current salary to the public. Veronica was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 20, As of , she is 80 years old.
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- ^""Lost": Episode 12, "There's No Place Like Home," Part 1". Variety. May 16, Retrieved April 6,