Lisa Seagram facts for kids
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Lisa Seagram
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Seagram in 1964
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Born |
Ruth Browser
July 7, 1936 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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Died | February 1, 2019 Burbank, California, U.S.
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(aged 82)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1958–1976 |
Spouse(s) | Marc Fiorini |
Children | 2 |
Lisa Seagram (born Ruth Browser; July 7, 1936 – February 1, 2019) was an American actress. She was famous for her roles in movies like The Carpetbaggers (1964), Caprice (1967), and 2000 Years Later (1969). After acting in several Italian films, she stopped acting in the 1970s.
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Early Life and Career
Lisa Seagram was born Ruth Browser in Brooklyn, New York. Her father, Harry Brower, was a police detective in New York City. After finishing college, Lisa worked as a graphic artist.
A friend suggested she try modeling, which she did. Someone else then told her she "looked like an actor." This led her to study drama for three years. Her first small acting role was in the movie Shadows (1959).
Acting in the 1960s
During the 1960s, Lisa Seagram played many supporting roles. She appeared on popular TV shows like McHale's Navy, The Beverly Hillbillies, Perry Mason, and Batman.
She also appeared in an episode of Bewitched. In this show, she played Sarah, another witch who helped Endora test Darren's loyalty. Lisa Seagram had a main role in the comedy film 2000 Years Later.
Acting in Italy
For a time, Lisa Seagram moved to Italy. There, she acted in several Italian movies. Her most notable role was the lead in the thriller film Yellow - Le Cugine (1969). Most of the films she made in Italy were for Italian audiences. They were not released in the United States. While working in Italy, she met her husband, Marc Fiorini, who was an actor from Canada.
After Acting
After she stopped acting, Lisa Seagram first worked selling commercial real estate. In the 1980s, she started a school called Actors 2000. She taught acting in Hawaii. Later, she moved her school to Los Angeles.
Lisa Seagram passed away on February 1, 2019, in Burbank, California. She was 82 years old and died from dementia.
Film Roles
Here are some of the movies Lisa Seagram appeared in:
Year | Title | Role |
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1964 | The Carpetbaggers | Moroni's Secretary |
1964 | A House Is Not a Home | Madge |
1967 | Caprice | Mandy |
1969 | 2000 Years Later | Cindy |
1969 | Yellow: The Cousins | Marta Garbini |
1969 | The Reward's Yours... The Man's Mine | Bar owner |
Television Appearances
Lisa Seagram was a guest star on the American TV show McHale's Navy. She played a fictional movie star, singer, and dancer named Rita Howard. Her character entertained troops during World War II in the Pacific.