Annazette Chase facts for kids

Annazette Chase is an American actress born on May 20, 1943. She is well-known for her roles in movies like The Mack (1973) and Truck Turner (1974). She also played Belinda, the wife of famous boxer Muhammad Ali, in the 1977 movie The Greatest. Muhammad Ali played himself in that film.

Early Acting Career

Annazette Chase began her acting journey with small parts that were not listed in the movie credits. These early roles included films like Chamber of Horrors (1966) and Hotel (1967). She also appeared in Blume in Love (1973) and Part 2, Sounder (1976).

Working with Richard Pryor

One of her last films was The Toy (1982), where she acted alongside famous comedians Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason. Richard Pryor chose Annazette to be in The Toy because they had worked together before in the movie The Mack.

Television Appearances

Annazette Chase also appeared in many television shows. She was in four episodes of Burke's Law and two episodes of Ben Casey. She also made guest appearances on popular shows like Perry Mason, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Dragnet (1967 TV series), Get Smart, and The White Shadow.

On December 13, 1975, she made a special guest appearance on Saturday Night Live in a funny sketch with Dan Aykroyd. She also acted in TV movies, including Marriage: Year One in 1971, and Goldie and the Boxer and 11th Victim in 1979.

Early Life and Home

Annazette Chase grew up in San Luis Obispo, California. Her father owned a soul food restaurant there called Sister's Inn. She often helped out at the restaurant and learned how to cook there. According to Jet magazine, Annazette Chase was living in London in 1982.

Select Filmography

• Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
• Chamber of Horrors (1966)
• Hotel (1967)
• The Mack (1973)
• Blume in Love (1973)
• Black Fist (1974)
• Truck Turner (1974)
• Part 2, Sounder (1976)
• The Rockford Files S2, E14 (1976)
• The Greatest (1977)
• Goldie and the Boxer (1979)
• The Toy (1982)