Tanya Roberts : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Charlie's Angels)

Tanya Roberts came from modest beginnings in the Bronx, the daughter of a pen salesman (Irish) and a Jewish mother (who were divorced before she reached high school). She dropped out of high school at age 15, got married, and hitchhiked around the country until her husband's mother had the marriage annulled. She met psychology student, Barry Roberts, in a New York movie line. A few months later she proposed to him in a subway station, and they were married. She studied acting under Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen. In her early years in New York she supported herself as an Arthur Murray dance instructor and then modeling. She appeared in off-Broadway productions of 'Picnic' and 'Antigone' and in television commercials for Ultra Brite, Clairol, and Cool Ray sunglasses. In 1977 Tanya and her husband (who took up scriptwriting) moved to Hollywood. She began appearing in TV pilots such as Pleasure Cove (1979) (TV), Zuma Beach (1978) (TV) and Waikiki (1980) (TV). Her first film appearance is evidently Forced Entry (1975) [made in 1975]. After roles in several minor films, her first big break came when she was selected as an angel (the last) for Charlie's Angels (1976) (TV) in the final season. She was featured on the cover of People magazine (2/9/81). The attention at this time helped secure her most significant film parts - The Beastmaster (1982), Sheena (1984) [the lead role], and A View to a Kill (1985). Tanya was featured on the cover and inside of the Oct. 1982 issue of _Playboy_ to promote The Beastmaster (1982). Tanya continues to appear in films, which primarily go directly to video and cable release. Most recently she is featured in the CD computer game The Pandora Directive (1996) (VG).

Daughter of an Irish father, Tanya married at the age of 15 and flees shortly after traveling the country by hitchhiking. As soon as the marriage was canceled by her husband's mother, a few months after she meets her future husband in a metro station, a psychology student, Barry Roberts. According to Arthur Murray's dance lessons, she is quickly noticed by producers to pose in many advertisements such as ultra-brite or for brands of sunglasses. After several roles in minor films including Tourist Trap with Chuck Connors, she is chosen to play in the TV series: Ladies Drles in 1981. She will finally be James Bond Girls in A View to A Kill (lovingly your) in 1985

Tanya Roberts is an American actress who became famous in the 1980s thanks to her role in the television series "Charlie's Angels". She was born on October 15, 1955 in New York and started her career by working as a model before becoming an actress. She made her cinema debut in 1975 with the film "Forced Entry", and was then chosen to play in "Charlie's Angels" in 1980. She played in the series until 1981, when she left to continue A career at the cinema.

During her career, Tanya Roberts has played in many films, including "Sheena, queen of the jungle" in 1984, "the gun" in 1986 and "the iron with iron fists" in 1989. She also made Apparitions in television series, such as "V" and "Hearts of Fire". In addition to her acting career, Tanya Roberts has also worked as a television and cinema producer.

Apart from her career, Tanya Roberts is also known for her personal life. She was married to actor Barry Roberts from 1974 to 1981, and had a daughter named Leigh. In 2012, she was diagnosed with a liver disease, but continued to work despite her illness. In January 2021, it was announced that she had died, but this announcement turned out to be a mistake, and it is actually still alive. Tanya Roberts continues to work in the entertainment industry and is considered one of the most popular actresses of her generation.

She took 5 years of voice training to get the Bronx out of her voice.

Measurements: 34-21-34 (on "Charlie's Angels"), 36-21-34 (shooting "Sheena"), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Has the unique distinction of having been both a Bond Girl and the last of the original Charlie's Angels.

Measurements: 34B-21-34 (on "Charlie's Angels"), 36-21-34 (shooting "Sheena"), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Spouse : Barry Roberts (1974 - present).

Sister of Barbara Leigh

Her sister, Barbara, was married to Timothy Leary for 15 years.

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by moa15