Jennifer O'Neill
Biography
Jennifer O'Neill is a Brazilian-born American author, model, and former actress. She was born on February 20, 1948, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and moved to the United States as an infant. O'Neill first gained prominence as a teenage model and as a spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics, a role she held for three decades. Her acting career began with her feature-film debut in the comedy film "For Love of Ivy" in 1968, followed by a lead role in Howard Hawks's Western film "Rio Lobo" in 1970. Her breakthrough role came in 1971 with Robert Mulligan's period drama "Summer of '42," where she played the wife of an army serviceman during World War II, who becomes the subject of a teenage boy's romantic attraction.
Filmography
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy
2025
as Self - Former Celebrity Assistant
Reagan
2024
as Older Nelle Reagan
I'm Not Ashamed
2016
as Linda
Doonby
2013
as Barbara Ann Reaper
Last Ounce of Courage
2012
as Dottie Revere
Set Apart
2009
as Michele Gunn
Billy: The Early Years
2008
as Reporter
Time Changer
2003
as Michelle Bain
The Prince and the Surfer
1999
as Queen Albertina
The Ride
1997
as Ellen Stillwell
The Corporate Ladder
1997
as Irene Grace
Silver Strand
1995
as Louellen Peterson
The Visual Bible: Acts
1994
as Lydia
Discretion Assured
1994
as Paige
Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence
1994
as Nan Stone
The Cover Girl Murders
1993
as Kate
Invasion of Privacy
1992
as Hillary Wayne
Perfect Family
1992
as Maggie
Love Is Like That
1992
as Ms. Alman
Committed
1991
as Susan Manning
Personals
1990
as Heather Moore
Full Exposure: The Sex Tapes Scandal
1989
as Debralee Taft
Glory Days
1988
as Scotty Moran
The Red Spider
1988
as Stephanie Hartford