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Lisa Seagram
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Seagram in 1964
Born
Ruth Browser

(1936-07-07)July 7, 1936
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died February 1, 2019(2019-02-01) (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.

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
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.

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