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Kathleen Bradley
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![]() Bradley, 2007.
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Born |
Girard, Ohio, U.S.
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Other names | Kathleen Bradley–Overton |
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Known for | The Price Is Right |
Spouse(s) |
Bill Overton
(m. 1980; div. 1984)Terrence Redd
(m. 1988) |
Children | 2 |
Modeling information | |
Height | 5'9 (175 cm) |
Hair color | Dark Brown |
Eye color | Light Brown |
Kathleen Bradley is an American model, singer, and actress. Many people know her as a "Barker's Beauty" on the TV game show The Price Is Right. She was on the show from 1990 to 2000. She was also the first permanent African American model to be a regular on the show.
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Kathleen Bradley's Early Life and Career
Kathleen Bradley was born in Girard, Ohio. She was the only girl in her family, with three brothers.
In 1971, she won the "Miss Black California" award. In the 1970s, she was part of two disco music groups. These groups were called The Love Machine and Destination.
Later, she became known for her acting. She played Mrs. Parker in the 1995 movie Friday.
Leaving The Price Is Right
Kathleen Bradley and another longtime model, Janice Pennington, left The Price Is Right in December 2000. This happened after they gave testimony in a lawsuit. The show's host, Bob Barker, had sued another model, Holly Hallstrom.
Barker lost his lawsuit against Hallstrom. Bradley said she and Pennington were let go because of their testimony. They later reached a financial agreement. Barker said their leaving was due to changes in the show's ownership. He also said he appreciated Pennington's testimony.
In June 2014, Bradley wrote a book about her experiences. It is called Backstage at The Price Is Right: Memoirs of a Barker Beauty.
Kathleen Bradley's Family Life
Kathleen Bradley has been married two times. Her first marriage was to actor Bill Overton. They were married from 1980 to 1984.
Since 1988, she has been married to Terrence Redd, who is a mechanical engineer. Kathleen has two children. Her daughter, Cheyenne Overton, is from her first marriage. Her son, Terrence Redd II, is with Terrence Redd. Her stepdaughter, Dior, is from Terrence Redd's previous marriage to actress Bern Nadette Stanis.
Kathleen Bradley's Movies and TV Shows
Kathleen Bradley has appeared in many movies and television shows.
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Troop Beverly Hills | Mrs. Shakar | |
Harlem Nights | Lady | ||
1987 | Perfume | Vashtii | |
1995 | Friday | Mrs. Parker | |
2000 | An Everlasting Piece | Bronagh's Cousin | |
2007 | The Stolen Moments of September | Mohogany | |
2014 | Bitter Inheritance | Mrs. Morgan | Short film |
2016 | All-Star Party for Kathleen Bradley | Guest of Honor | TV Movie |
2018 | Men-O-Pause- Ages of the Colors of Love Stageplay | Brown | Video |
2020 | She's the One | Judge Jenny | |
2021 | Dice Game Pt. 2 | Mrs. Parker | Video short |
A Day of Trouble | Yvonne |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1978 | Good Times | The Nurse | Episode: "Blood Will Tell" |
1988 | Amen | Bailiff | Episode: "Deacon Dearest" |
1990-2000 | The Price Is Right | Herself/model | Main Cast: Season 19-29 |
1993 | Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "The Price Is Right vs. the Young and the Restless" |
1994 | The Suzanne Somers Show | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.47" |
1997 | Access Hollywood | Herself | Episode: "Daytime Television" |
1998 | Martial Law | The Price Is Right Hostess | Episode: "Shanghai Express" |
2002 | E! True Hollywood Story | Herself | Episode: "The Price Is Right" |
2005 | Negermagasinet | Herself | Episode: "Bubba Smith" |
2016-18 | Grey's Anatomy | O.R. Nurse | 2 Episodes |
2019 | A House Divided | Pamela | 2 Episodes |