Veronica Hamel Joyce Davenport in Hill Street Blues
Birth name: Veronica Hamel Biography for Veronica HamelActress Veronica Hamel was born in Philadelphia (November 20, 1943). She graduated from Temple University, and started her career as a fashion model after being discovered by Eileen Ford. Her first role was playing a model in 1971's Klute.
She started appearing on TV in 1975; at one point she was considered for one of the lead roles on "Charlie's Angels," but declined the role. Producer Aaron Spelling to cast Jaclyn Smith instead.
Hamel is probably best remembered for playing Joyce Davenport, the hard-driving public defender and love interest of captain Frank Furillo, in the long-running TV series Hill Street Blues. She was named on Us magazine's "Best Dressed" list for 1983.
Years after Marylin Monroe's death, Hamel bought and lived in Monroe's Brentwood, California home.
VĂ©ronica Hamel is a former model, she was discovered by Eileen Ford who founded the "Ford Modeling Agency" in 1946 with her husband Jerry Ford.
Veronica Hamel is an American actress known for her role as Joyce Davenport in the television series "Hill Street Blues". She was born on November 20, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Hamel began her acting career in the 1960s and has played in many films and television series over the years. She also appeared in Broadway productions, especially in the âCome Blow Your Hornâ room in 1963.
In addition to his role in "Hill Street Blues", Hamel is also known for having played in other popular television series, such as "The Phil Silvers Show" and "The Man From U.N.C.L.E. ». She also played in films such as "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" and "The Naked Face". Hamel has also appeared in more recent television series, such as "Cold Case" and "NCIS".
During his career, Hamel won several prizes for his performances, including a Primetime Emmy Award in 1981 for his role in "Hill Street Blues". She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1982 for the same performance. Hamel is a talented and respected actress in the world of entertainment, and she continued to work in the acting profession for many years. Filmography
TriviaFormer fashion model, discovered by Eileen Ford.
Named on 'Us" magazine's "Best Dressed" list for 1983.
Attended Temple University FamilySpouse : Michael Irving (1971 - 1981) (divorced) Author of the card
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