Dolly Martin
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| Dolly Read | |
|---|---|
| Playboy centerfold appearance | |
| May 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Karla Conway |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Burke |
| Born | September 13, 1944 Bristol, Avon, England |
| Measurements | Bust: 37" Waist: 24" Hips: 37" |
| Height | 5 ft 4½ in (1.64 m) |
| Weight | 120 lb (54 kg/8.6 st) |
Dolly Martin (born Dolly Read on 13 September 1944 in Bristol, England) is an English pinup model and actress. She is best remembered for her appearance in Playboy magazine and as the lead character in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. She is sometimes credited as Margaret Read, Dolly Read Martin, or Dolly Martin.[1]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Career
Read's first onscreen appearance was in the 1963 film The Kiss of the Vampire, followed by a role in the British series Dixon of Dock Green later that year.[1] In May 1966, she was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month, becoming the first British Playmate in the magazine's history.[2] She posed for the magazine again in 1970. Read also worked as a Playboy Bunny at the Playboy Clubs in Chicago, London, and New York City.[3]
After appearing in the low-budget erotic film That Tender Touch in 1969, she landed the lead role of the sexy but naive rock and roll singer Kelly McNamara in Russ Meyer's comedy pastiche Beyond the Valley of the Dolls the following year.[1]
Throughout the 1970s, Read appeared on television with guest starring roles in shows such as Charlie's Angels, Fantasy Island, and Vega$. She was also a frequent panelist on the game show Match Game, along with her husband.[1]
In 2006, Read, along with other cast members, provided commentary and were interviewed for the release of the special edition DVD release of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.[4]
[edit] Personal life
In 1971, Read married American comedian Dick Martin. They divorced in 1975 and were remarried in 1978 until his death May 24, 2008.[1]
[edit] Filmography
- The Kiss of the Vampire (Uncredited, 1963)
- That Tender Touch (1969)
- Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
[edit] Television
- Dixon of Dock Green (1 episode, 1963)
- Tattletales (1 episode, 1977)
- Charlie's Angels (1 episode, 1978)
- Vega$ (1 episode, 1978)
- Match Game (1979-1981)
- Fantasy Island (2 episodes, 1980)
- The Match Game (1 episode, 1990)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e IMDb credits for Dolly Read
- ^ Harpmagazine.com: Russ Meyer - Pussycat Power
- ^ Dolly Read: Playboy Playmate Pic and Data Sheet
- ^ Henderson, Eric. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls DVD Review", Slant Magazine, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-11-05.
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| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Read, Dolly |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Read, Margaret; Read Martin, Dolly; Martin, Dolly |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Playboy Playmate, actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 13, 1944 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bristol, Avon, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
