Robyn Hilton
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| Born | Robyn Jo Rapp July 13, 1944 |
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| Years active | 1971–1985 |
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| Children | 3[2] |
Robyn Hilton (born Robyn Jo Rapp,[3][4][5][6] July 13, 1944)[7] is an American former film and television actress and model.[8] Hilton was active in the 1970s and 1980s, especially following her debut supporting role as Miss Stein, the secretary to Governor William J. Le Petomane, in Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.
Early life and career
[edit]Born in Carthage, Missouri and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho and Pomona, California,[6][4][9][10] Hilton is the daughter of Erma Jeane Upp and Eugene M. Rapp, a newscaster on WMBH in Joplin, Missouri;[11] they divorced roughly 4 months after her birth, with Upp awarded sole custody and $7 a week in child support.[12] Her mother next married Russell Bruce Beard, from 1946 until their 1950 divorce,[13] and, most recently, James Elias Molyneux.[14]
Hilton attended the Shamrock School[4] (8 miles southeast of Twin Falls[15]), Emerson Junior High school in Pomona,[10] Twin Falls High School,[3] Boise Junior College and Utah State University before becoming a weather forecaster in her home town. She is Mormon.[16]
In addition to other film and television work, Hilton appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on January 17, 1974,[3][17] and appeared clothed in two Playboy issues that year.[18][19] She also appeared in commercials for Dodge, Prell, and others.[16] Her last credited role was in 1985.[20]
Personal life
[edit]From September 1961 until their divorce seven years later, Hilton was the wife of William H. Hilton,[5][21] with whom she had two children.[16]
Filmography
[edit]- Cry Uncle! (1971) as uncredited cowgirl
- Bonnie's Kids (1972) as uncredited secretary
- Wonder Woman (1973) as uncredited blonde
- Mean Mother (1973) as blonde
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Miss Stein
- The Single Girls (1974) as Denise
- The Last Porno Flick (1974; also known as Those Mad, Mad Moviemakers) as Linda Loveman
- The Rookies episode (1974) as Crystal
- Police Woman episode "Shoefly" (1974) as Trudy
- Video Vixens (1974) as Inga
- Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975) as Karen
- Death Among Friends (1975 TV movie) as Nancy
- Starsky and Hutch episode "Huggy Bear and the Turkey" (1977) as Miss O'Toole
- Malibu Express (1985) as Maid Marian
References
[edit]- ^ "Robyn Hilton – A Glimpse into the Life of a Hollywood Star". zatrana.com. Zatrana. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Robyn Hilton. Quick Facts, Personal Life, and More". medium.com. Medium. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Actress Talks". The Times-News. January 20, 1974. p. 26. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "School Holds Yule Program". The Times-News. December 21, 1952. p. 2. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Marriage Licenses". The Times-News. September 21, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "July a Record Month for Stork; 11 New Arrivals". Carthage Evening Press. August 9, 1944. p. 7. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Chef Gary (May 19, 1924). "News and Lifestyle: The Intriguing Life of Robyn Hilton: From Farm Girl to Screen Siren". Brandon's. Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Kleiner, Dick (February 27, 1974). "Robyn Hilton started emoting before cows". The Fort Scott Tribune. Vol. 90, no. 69. p. 6.
- ^ "Native of Idaho stars in film". Deseret News. Vol. 383, no. 166. July 12, 1975. p. W5.
- ^ a b "371 Will Receive Emerson Jr. High Diplomas June 17". Progress-Bulletin. June 11, 1959. sec. 4, p. 3. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bride". Carthage Evening Press. April 1, 1944. p. 8. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Circuit Court Judges Grant 43 Divorces Here". Carthage Evening Press. November 24, 1944. p. 8. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Cruelty Charged in Divorce Pleas". The Times-News. May 4, 1950. p. 2. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Idaho Marriage Index, 1947-1961," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8HL-WDC : 9 December 2014), James E. Molyneux and Jeane Beard, 08 Sep 1950; citing Marriage, Twin Falls, Idaho, United States, certificate 06279, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Boise.
- ^ "Domestic Science Class". The Times-News. February 20, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Hollywood's New Sex Symbol". Parade. July 6, 1974. p. 6 – via The Spokesman-Review.
- ^ Julius, Ella (July 8, 2024). "Robyn Hilton - The Most Iconic & Cringe-Worthy Moments in Late-Night Talk Shows' History". heraldweekly.com. Herald Weekly. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Arthur, Knight (November 1974). "Sex In Cinema 1974". Playboy. 21 (11): 153. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Knight, Arthur (December 1974). "Sex Stars Of 1974". Playboy. 21 (12): 210. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Dicarlo, Nicky (June 20, 2024). "News: Robyn Hilton: From Farm Girl to Hollywood Enigma". BravadoCoffee. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "California Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPB2-C4G : 15 May 2014), Robyn J Molyneux and William H Hilton, Sep 1968; from "California Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Los Angeles City, California, Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento.
- ^ "Robyn Hilton". imdb.com. IMDb. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Robyn Hilton at IMDb
- Robyn Hilton at the British Film Institute
- Robyn Hilton at TV Guide
- Robyn Hilton at Rotten Tomatoes
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