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Valerie Perrine in Amsterdam, 1975
Born	Valerie Ritchie Perrine (1943-09-03) September 3, 1943 (age 81) Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1971–2016

Valerie Perrine (born September 3, 1943) is an American actress who is now retired. She is well-known for her role as Honey Bruce in the 1974 movie Lenny. For this role, she won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles and the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Valerie Perrine also appeared in other popular films. These include Superman (1978), The Electric Horseman (1979), and Superman II (1980).

Early Life and Family

Valerie Perrine was born in Galveston, Texas. Her mother, Winifred "Renee" McGinley, was a dancer. Her father, Kenneth I. Perrine, was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. Valerie's mother was from Helensburgh, Scotland. Her family moved often because of her father's military career. This meant Valerie lived in many different places as she grew up.

Acting Career

Valerie Perrine started her career in entertainment in 1968. She was a showgirl in "Lido de Paris" at the Stardust Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Early Film Roles

In 1972, Valerie Perrine played Montana Wildhack in the movie Slaughterhouse-Five. This film was based on a book by Kurt Vonnegut. She also appeared in the TV film Steambath in 1973. Later that year, she was in an episode of the TV series Love Story.

Breakthrough with Lenny

In 1975, Valerie Perrine gained wide recognition for her role in the movie Lenny (1974). She played Honey Bruce, the wife of comedian Lenny Bruce. For this role, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Famous Roles in Superhero Films

Valerie Perrine played Carlotta Monti in the movie W.C. Fields and Me (1976). Carlotta Monti was the partner of actor W.C. Fields. In 1978, she took on the role of Miss Eve Teschmacher. This character was an assistant to the villain Lex Luthor in the film Superman. She was nominated for a Saturn Award for this role. She played Miss Teschmacher again in Superman II (1980).

Later Career

In 1979, Valerie Perrine played Charlotta Steele in The Electric Horseman. She was the ex-wife of a rodeo champion played by Robert Redford. In 1980, she appeared in Can't Stop the Music. This film later became a cult classic. She also starred with Jack Nicholson in The Border (1982). In 1986, she was in the TV comedy series Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills.

Valerie Perrine continued to work in various projects. She had a small role in the 2000 film What Women Want with Mel Gibson. In 1995, she was a guest star on the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street. She played the ex-wife of Detective John Munch.

A documentary about Valerie Perrine's career was made. It is called Valerie and was directed by Stacey Souther. The film also shares her experiences with Parkinson's disease.

Personal Life

Valerie Perrine lives in Beverly Hills, California.

Health

Valerie Perrine was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015. This is a condition that affects movement. In 2017, she had dental surgery. This was to fix her teeth, which had been affected by the medicines she took for her illness.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Valerie Perrine para niños