Anitra Ford
Anitra Ford | |
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| Born | 1942 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1966–1977 |
| Known for | The Price Is Right |
Anitra Ford (born 1942)[1] is an American former actress and former model. She is best known for her work as a model from 1972 to 1976 on the CBS daytime and syndicated nighttime game show The Price Is Right[2] starring Bob Barker (CBS) and Dennis James (syndication).
Ford's mother acted in summer stock theater productions, and her father was a jazz musician. After she graduated from high school, she became a model.[3]
Ford's first modeling assignment was a swimsuit spread for Life magazine that featured her on the cover. Her film appearances included The Love Machine (1971), Where Does It Hurt? (1972), The Big Bird Cage (1972), Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973), Messiah of Evil (1973), Stacey (1973), Wonder Woman (1974), Dirty O'Neil (1974) and The Longest Yard (1974), and she appeared in episodes of the television programs Banacek, S.W.A.T., Mannix and Starsky and Hutch, as Hutch's girlfriend Molly.[4]
She also appeared on a 2018 episode of the TV game show To Tell The Truth in which she played the contestant who was indeed telling the truth about being a former model on The Price Is Right. She also appeared on Match Game in 1976 as guest panelist for a single week.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Oscar | Party Guest (uncredited) | |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple | Jeannie | Season 1 Episode 11: "Felix Is Missing" |
| 1971 | The Love Machine | Model (uncredited) | |
| 1971 | Columbo | Woman at Theatre (uncredited) | Season 1 Episode 1: "Murder by the Book" |
| 1971 | Love, American Style | Brunette | Season 3 Episode 4: "segment: Love and the Television Weekend" |
| 1971 | Mannix | Chris | Season 5 Episode 6: "Days Beyond Recall" |
| 1971 | Monty Nash | Hotel Clerk | Season 1 Episode 8: "The Visitor" |
| 1972 | The Big Bird Cage | Terry | |
| 1972 | Where Does It Hurt? | Nurse at Reception Desk | |
| 1972 | Banacek | Susan | Season 1 Episode 1: "Let's Hear It for a Living Legend" |
| 1973 | Search | Miss Lewis | Season 1 Episode 14: "The 24 Carat Hit" |
| 1973 | Stacey | Tish Chambers | |
| 1973 | Invasion of the Bee Girls | Dr. Susan Harris | |
| 1974 | Wonder Woman | Ahnjayla | TV Movie |
| 1974 | Dirty O'Neil | Kyote Passenger | |
| 1974 | The Longest Yard | Melissa | |
| 1974 | Messiah of Evil | Laura | |
| 1975 | Baretta | Cecilia | Season 1 Episode 8: "Walk Like You Talk" |
| 1975 | The Streets of San Francisco | Mildred Parker | Season 4 Episode 4: "Men Will Die" |
| 1975 | S.W.A.T. | Gloria / Peggy | 2 episodes |
| 1975–1977 | Starsky and Hutch | Molly / Silky | 2 episodes |
| 1977 | We've Got Each Other | Model | Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ford, Anitra 1942-..." Virtual International Authority File. Online Computer Library Center. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (2011). Spray Paint the Walls: The Story of Black Flag. PM Press. p. 10. ISBN 9781604865844.
- ^ Roberts, Bill (June 22, 1972). "Anitra Ford's Some Catch In 'The Big Bird Cage'". The Indianapolis News. p. 28. Retrieved July 25, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia: The A-to-Z Guide to Finding Your Favorite Actresses Naked. Macmillan. 2004. p. 184. ISBN 9780312331443.
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