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Shapely Blonde, who was in a lot of the exploitation films in the 70s career spanned 1956-1979 she started when she was 12, even guest starred of "Leave it to Beaver". Career was over when she was 34 y.o., died in 2010. She was a child actor but had a lot of roles as an adult.

Beautiful Blonde actress with a gamin like quality to her. Guested in a lot of episodic televisions, a few small roles in A production movies "Guess Who's coming to Dinner?" being the most famous. And starred in a lot of B movies. Retired at age of 31 career spanned 1967-1978. Died in 1993.

Played Aphrodite in the Xena and Hercules TV shows of the 1990s. Pretty Blonde actress, looked like Kim Basinger's younger sister. Was active between 1993-2008, last role was at age 36, runs a yoga studio in Washington D.C.

Pretty actress who gained a cult following from the film "Can't buy Me Love". One of the great mysteries of Hollywood, she just seem to have fallen off the end of the world. At one time she was the most popular young actress in Hollywood. Career spanned 1982-1995, She was just 24 when her career ended. So many question and myth about what happened to her, from severe drug problem, to health problem, to currently back in school going for her masters

I Know she was a child star but I had to make an exception for her because she was so popular and most people remember her as an adult.

She passed away on July 3, 2015 of drug related causes.

Beautiful blonde actress who was a rising star in the late 80s and early 90s. Starring in such popular films as Cry-Baby, School Ties and really got noticed by the critics in Carried Away. She was an original cast member of Melrose Place. Was originally from New Jersey, returned there, met somebody and got married. Career spanned 1985-2009. Retired at age 38. Was arrested for a fatal DUI, spent time in jail. Still have some legal trouble. Career spanned 1985-2009. Retired at age 38

Beautiful brunette actress was the oldest daughter on A.L.F. Did a lot of episodic TV before and after A.L.F. Career spanned 1983-1997. Retired at age 38

Beautiful actress, best known for playing Dori Doreau in the TV show "Sledgehammer" and also did some horror/slasher flicks. Went by the name Eddie Benton early in her career. Married Michael Crighton and retired to pursue her career as competitive show horse rider.

Very sexy brunette, did a few B exploitation movies. and had very minor roles in A films as well as TV shows. Career spanned 1966-1977 retired at age 35. Was one of the original "Price is Right" Model.

Very beautiful brunette actress, she was a model who became an actress, first in Italy where she starred in several Giallo films before she became a Bond Girl for "The Spy Who Loved Me." Married Ringo Starr and retired from acting in 1986 at the age of 39. Career spanned 1968-1986.

Very beautiful blonde actress, first saw her opposite Jack Palance in House of Numbers. She came into the scene when Hollywood was inundated by sexy blonds, did only three films and a few TV episodes career spanned 1955-1961 retired at age 33.

Beautiful Dark haired actress costarred with Steve Mcqueen in Junior Bonner. Was supposed to star in a Vampirella movie but it never got made. Posed for Playboy twice and ended up working for them. Career spanned 1969-1979 just 19 credits to her name, retired at age 33.

Beautiful brunette actress very popular in the 70s. She was just another showbiz wannabe until she became Hugh Hefner's girlfriend and she gained popularity. Was a frequent guest in a lot of Variety shows, she was also a singer and starred in Hee Haw. Career spanned 1970-87, retired at age 37.

The original Marilyn Munster career spanned 1961-1964, Left showbiz to get married, retired at age 28

She impressed me with her performance in her debut in "The Rains Came". She was a rising star with 20th Century Fox. Until studio politics relegated her to B movies. She played Jane in four Tarzan movies in the late '40s. Then she walked away from acting. Career spanned 1939-1949. Retired at age 31. Died in 2009 at age 92

Beautiful black actress, did a lot of Blaxploitation, most popular movie was "Mandingo" career spanned 1968-1978. Retired at age 29 after marrying Gil Scott-Heron.

CHiPS actress, career spanned 1977-1993, She has credit after 1993 but as host, became a news reporter after that. Ended her acting career at 34 y.o.

Pretty Blonde third generation member of the Fonda acting dynasty. career spanned 1987-2002. Retired at the age of 38. Her earliest credit was in 1969 when she was an extra in her dad's film. But her career really began in 1987 with "Aria".

Tall, slender and beautiful blonde, in the mold of Uma Thurman and Cameron Diaz, a former model who seems to be on her way when she married Tennis great Pete Sampras. Career spanned 1992-2008. Retired at age 35.

Legendary French "sex kitten". Became an international sensation in "....And God Created Woman". Never went to Hollywood and good for her they could never figure out what to do with sexy women. Nevertheless she remained an international sensation throughout her career. Career ran 1952-1973, Retired at age 39 and became an animal rights advocate.

Sexy blonde who was a B movie favorite, Had minor role in mainstream movies. career spanned 1969-1979 retired at age of 28, Died in 2006. She could have made a comeback in the late 80s doing direct to video erotic thrillers, but didn't. She was a drive-in favorite who was not averse to nudity.

Pretty blonde who played Lucille Ball's daughter in "The Lucy Show", was maried to Paul Gleason (the Teacher in The Beakfast club) career spanned 1960-1981, was 34 when she exited show biz. Apparently became a journalist and a writer.

The daughter of the legendary comic Phil Silvers, best known as Jenny Piccalo in "Happy Days". Career spanned 1980-1996.Retired at age 35. Runs a health food company and has authored health food recipes.

Pretty, blonde actress got notice for her performance in "L.A. Law", particularly because she was part of one of the first interracial couple in prime time TV. She also appeared in Kevin Costner's "Tombstone". Career spanned 1991-2001. Retired from the biz at age 39.

Beautiful brunette actress did a lot of B movies , but was also in "Wild at Heart". Was known as a "scream queen", was active from 1988-2002. Retired at age 34. Has an almost cult like following

Beautiful red headed actress pretty enough to play tragic model Marla Hanson in a TV movie. She was all over TV in the 80s and '90s even briefly on Melrose Palce but alas she didn't have a breakout role. Career spanned 1987-2002. Stopped acting at the age of 35. Went on to produce "Jasper the Mule" animated Videos

With a face from a renaissance painting and the lithe body of a ballerina it's easy to see why Cheryl "Rainbeaux" Smith, had so many male fan. She was a B movie favorite including the infamous "Swinging Cheerleader", She also appeared in A films including "Farewell My Lovely" and "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. Career spanned 1971-1983, retired at age 28. Died in 2002 at age 47. The lure of hard drugs cost her her career, and may have contributed to her untimely death.

Beautiful blonde Austro-German actress was Miss Austria 1962. Did mostly B movies and a few guest starring roles in American TV shows. Career spanned 1964-1982, retired at age 39

Beautiful blond actress appeared in many sexploitation films such as "The Stewardesses" and "The Roommates" early in her career, she would move on to episodic TV. Married to actor Frank Doubleday. Currently teaches acting at the Hollywood Court Theatre. Retired at age 40 career spanned 1969-1989.

Lovely brunette actress, first got notice for the memorable TV movie "Sunshine". Went on to appear in Robert Altman's Nashville and in Ridley Scott's "The Duelist. Sadly she never broke out and became a big star. And end up doing episodic TV as well as the Mini Series Centennial and TV show "Flamingo Road". Career spanned 1973-1991 retired at age 39, became a Nurse.

Beautiful blonde French actress appeared in a mere three Hollywood films, most notably "A Certain Smile", but appeared in 21 films in her native France. Career spanned 1951-1966, retired at age 36 after marrying French actor Philippe Nicaud died in 2008 at age 78

The original "It" girl, a silent era sensation but never made headways in the sound era, active 1922-1933, retired at age 28. Died in 1965.

Very beautiful B movie blonde bombshell specialized in playing Bad Girls, career lasted a brief 9 years 1948-1957. Retired at the age of 33. Died in 1973. Never really got the big break she deserved.

AKA Connie Newton, played the youngest daughter in "Eight is enough." Career spanned 1977-1995, ended at age 36. She was a trained ballerina before she became an actress, currently teaches ballet.

Beautiful blonde actress and dancer, singer also. Best known as John Travolta's friend in "Stayin' Alive", and the pregnant girl in "Dirty Dancing", career spanned 1982-1991 was over when she was 35, after she married that hairy loser Richard Marx.

Pretty blonde actress best known for playing Richie Valens' girlfriend in La Bamba. Career lasted 1976-2001. Ended at age 36.

Beautiful brunette actress, was a contract player for FOX, played Indians and Mexicans, even costarred opposite Elvis Presley. Career spanned 1948-1965 retired at age 32, after marrying an oil executive.

Best known as Rosalee "hotsy" Totsy, from "Welcome, Back Kotter" Although never really star material, I always found her enjoyable to watch. career spanned 1971-1989. Retired at the age of 36 and became an agent. Her boyfriend died in the 9/11 attack. She herself died in 2005

Singing sensation from the 1940's career spanned 1936 to 1948. Was the biggest star of the decade, retired at the age of 27.

Started as a Child actor in "Fish" a spinoff of "Barney Miller". Garner more attention in the made for TV teen romance "Sooner or Later" and gained even more as Archie Bunker's niece on "Archie Bunker's Place". Then did TV guest spots and TV movies, career spanned 1976-2003, retired at age 39.

Beautiful actress best known for playing Droxine in the "Star Trek" episode "The Cloud Minders". Did a lot of episodic TV and a handful of movies including "The Way We Were". Career spanned between 1968-1977 a mere 9 years. Left the biz at the age of 31

Twice Elvis costar, became a nun, career spanned 1947-1963, retired at age of 25

Gorgeous Blonde actress best known for playing Sonny in "Bossom Buddies". Married Dan Ackroyd whom she met while making Doctor Detroit. She could have been one of the direct to video erotic thriller stars of the late '80s she's that hot. But I guess marriage to Ackroyd spare her that fate, unfortunately for her male fans. Career spanned 1980-1997, retired[?] at age 40.

Attractive slim blonde, best known for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World". Career spanned 1957- 1976. Ended when she was 40 after she married director Robert Day. Died in 2010.

Beautiful blonde British born actress very memorable in 'Brat Farrar' never came across the pond. Active between 1984-1993. Was done by age 27

Stunning brunette actress whose career spanned 1943-1956, she retired at about 36 y.o., although she had one more credit in 1986 for "Matt Houston'

Made quite an impact with her debut performance in "A Patch of Blue" and went on to make other notable movies such as "The Group" and "The Beguiled" despite all that she never became a big star. She moved to the small screen, her last onscreen performance was in 1981's low budget horror movie "Full Moon High", her last credit was 1982's "Secret of NIMH". Career spanned 1965- 1982, retired at age 39. Sadly she committed suicide in 1987 at the age of 43

Beautiful Swedish blonde, who starred in the '60s satire "Candy" playing the titular character co starring such luminaries as Richard Burton and Marlon Brando. Her career spanned 1965-1973. She retired at age 23 and became a teacher. Nominated for a Golden Globe as most promising newcomer for "Candy"

Best known as Alex on "Wings", she got ill because her silicone implant leaked. She appeared to be making headway in Hollywood, but somewhere along the line, she chose family over career. Career spanned 1991-2005, done by age 38. By the way she was named after family friend Farrah Fawcett.

Warner Bother's answer to Deanna Durbin career spanned 1942 to 1947 retired at age 21. A personal favorite of my mother.

Beautiful patrician Blonde, from a wealthy Philadelphia family, left Hollywood to become Princess of Monaco, career spanned 1950-1956, career was over by age 27.

A true Hollywood great, first became a sensation during the silent era. Was successful in the sound era as well. She left Hollywood cryptically saying "I want to be left alone". Career spanned 1920-1941. Was 36 when she retired.

Beautiful Swedish born blonde. Started out as a back up singer for Nat King Cole and became his mistress. Then played "Billie Joe Bradley" for one season on Petticoat Junction. Did some episodic TV and the went on to star on "Hee Haw". Career spanned 1965-1981 retired at age 37

Very pretty actress best known as Bailey from "WKRP in Cincinnati", Made the cover of Newsweek as the epitome of the carefree Teen, which started her modeling career. Her acting career started in 1973 and ended in 1987, she was married to James Brolin between 1984-1995. Ended her acting career at age 38.

Very pretty blonde actress, first got exposure in the "Donna Reed Show" was very memorable co starring in "The Swimmer". Career spanned 1963-1974. Retired at age 27.

With her soulful blue eyes and auburn hair, I always thought she looked like a teenage/young adult Little Orphan Annie. Best known for her role in 'Prime Cut" Her career lasted a brief 11 years between 1972-1983. Retired at age 30, has become a successful fashion designer.

Lovely blonde actress who starred as Dale Arden in two "Flash Gordon" serial. Then went on to star in numerous low budget and B movies. Career began in 1933 and lasted to 1950. Done by the age 34.

Beautiful blonde actress, very memorable in "Lady in a Cage" career spanned 1964-1979. I think that the double whammy of an Actor's strike (1979) and then a writer's strike (1980) cause her to consider leaving the business. Ended her career at 37 y.o.

Beautiful blonde actress, best known for her roles in "Friday the 13th Part VI" and especially as the star child in "V", career spanned 1978 to 1986, retired at age 22, married the founder and Chairman of Celestial Seasonings Tea. Involved in Urantia Brotherhood/Fellowship, a kind of New Age 'God' is an extra terrestrial religion.

Played the First maid in 'Newhart' the second of Bob Newhart's great shows. Did a lot of television work. But never really broke out. Active 1979-1993 career ended at age 38

Beautiful brunette actress best known for her roles in "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Sisters". Career spanned 1989-2000, ended at age 34. Currently a teacher, teaches theater.

Beautiful blonde actress who won a contest to be a movie star and end up being under contract with 20th Century Fox, best known for Three Worlds of Gulliver and 13 Ghosts. Went into semi retirement after the birth of a deaf daughter in 1964 and full retirement in 1976 career spanned 1958-1976 retired at age 37

Pretty brunette actress best known as David's wife in "Eight is enough" series. Co starred with John Travolta in "The Devil's Rain" and introduced him to Scientology. Career spanned 1972-1989, retired at age 39.

Played Super heroine Isis in a Saturday morning kiddie show back in the '70s. Career spanned 1969-1980, ended when she was 29 y.o.

Pretty Blond actress, was guest in a lot of TV shows back in the 1980s playing the teenage girl, very memorable in "Shattered Innocence" playing a porn star based on Shauna Grant. Career spanned 1983-1990, ended at age 27. She became an artist

Beautiful blonde with a very voluptuous figure. She was just a struggling actress until discovered by Groucho Marx on his show "You Bet Your Life." It led to her being Groucho's assistant on his next show "Tell it to Groucho". Which led to bigger acting gigs, the most memorable was in "Cool Hand Luke" where she washed her car. Career spanned 1956-1973, retired at age 33. Owns a bakery that specializes in cakes.

Lovely blonde actress was memorable as a villain in two episodes of NCIS NY. Took over for Julia Stiles in "The Prince and Me" sequels. Career was 14 years long between 1996 and 2010. Retired at age 37 according to IMDB became a substitute teacher.

Beautiful brunette actress best known for "Once Bitten" and "Dallas" as well as "Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again". Career spanned 1983-1994, ended when she was 36 y.o.

Beautiful blonde actress did a lot of episodic television and a few movies. Widow of actor Michael Stroka, career spanned 1964-1979. Retired at age 35.

Beautiful actress appeared in "The High and The Mighty" with John Wayne, and would be under contract with his production company in the mid 50s. In the late 50s and early '60s she would vaccilate between episodic TV and Movies. Married director Stanley Kramer in 1965. Retired in 1967. Career spanned 1952-1967. Retired at age 33.

Unique dark haired beauty, was in a lot of TV and movie productions in the '70s and '80s, gained fame for playing Kirby on "Dynasty". Married to musician Thomas Dolby since 1988. Active 1971-1994. Retired at age 38.

Very pretty bonde actress, I first saw her as Keith's girlfriend on the "Partridge Family" and I was smitten. Started her career when she was 9 y.o. it spanned 1963-1976, She has credit in 1987 don't know if it counts though. Was in the last season of "Dark Shadow". retired when she was 22

Very pretty blonde actress, started out in B movie sexploitation films, "Invasion of the Bee Girls" and "Swinging Barmaid". She would move on to the prime time TV show, "The Fantastic Journey", She fell ill just before the show was cancelled, retired soon after. There are questions on whether she's still alive. Career spanned 1973-1977, retired at age 26

Pretty Brunette actress best remembered as Henry Blake's cheerleader girlfriend in a M*A*S*H . Career spanned 1971-1985. Retired at age 36.

Elegant and slender blonde costarred in "One Crazy Summer" but found more fame appearing in "Dallas" unfortunately her move to daytime TV was not succesful. Her career spanned 1983-1995. Her career was over at the age of 34. She became a nutritionist who advocates a holistic approach to diet.

Pretty redhead actress, starred on "Head of The Class" as Simone, career started in 1985 appearing in the controversial TV movie "Crime of Innocence" co starring Andy Griffith, her last appearance was in 2009 at the age of 40. There was a story that she was an investor in an internet company and made over $100 mil when it went public.

Incredibly popular actress of the late '70s thru the early '80s, best known for playing Buddy Lawrence in "Family". Never made the transition from TV to features (not for lack of trying) she was a made-for-TV-movie darling. Active years were 1973-1998. Left the biz at age 36. Currently teaches acting. She would have made a great sitcom mom, it doesn't matter that she's a lesbian. It's not too late Hollywood!

Beautiful blonde actress best remembered as "Sheena Queen of the Jungle". She was a model and have never acted before she was cast as Sheena. Career lasted a mere 9 years. Retired in 1963 at the age of 34

Best known as the brainy sister Mary in "Eight is Enough". Was active between 1969-1989. retired at age 35, To become a Talent agent like her mother. Her brother was My Three Sons actor Don Grady. Died in 2001 when she was 46.

Beautiful blonde actress and singer. Started out as a singer, until spotted by a talent agent. Was brought to Hollywood where she was used mostly as eye candy. Career spanned 1960-1967, retired at age 36 after her second marriage to famed composer Maurice Jarre. Died in 2007 at age 76

Another BSG actress, Beautiful blonde with sprakling blue eyes, career spanned 1973-1984, ended it at age 33 after marrying soap actor John McCook. She did a detergent commercial in the late '80s or early '90s, I thought she was getting ready for a comeback.

Beautiful leggy blonde, first got noticed in The Jack Benny Show then starred in a lot of B movies most famously in The Creature Walks Among Us also appeared in All that Heaven Allows fell out of favor with the studio when she married accordionist Dick Contino. Career began in 1954 and ended in 1962. Retired at age 33.

Beautiful actress fom the 40's, Was a brunette but change hair color to blonde in 1941. Was selected in 1946 by the International Mathematics Society as 'the girl with the most beautiful figure'. I thought she looked prettier than Rita Hayworth in 'Cover Girl'. Career spanned 1941 to 1948 retired at age 26. Although she has credit for 1971.

Beautiful blonde actress who appeared in a lot of B movies in the '70s career spanned 1969-1980, apparently got tired of Hollywood and left the biz at age 33, moved to Florida and became a legal secretary.

Buxom attractive blonde, used mostly as eye candy in the 60's and '70s because of her attributes (Big bust). Most famous film was probably Westworld. Career spanned 1963-1983 ended at age 40.

Attractive actress did a lot of TV guest spots and a few B movies. Career spanned 1979-1990 left acting at age 34

Attractive actress did a lot of episodic TV during the 60s made a few movies not sure she really belongs here, Her Hollywood career ended in 1973 but she continued acting on stage. Career spanned 1960-1973 done by age 39.

Sexy Blonde made the rounds of TV shows in the 90s playing guess what? the sexy blonde. Was a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins Career spanned 1985-2002. Retired at age 37

Delightful actress who starred in the TV adaptation of Private Benjamin a show I truly enjoyed. After the show's run she seemed to just disappeared apparently she did other episodic TV. then retired in 1993 at the age of 37. Apparently returned to the stage and did musicals.

Very pretty brunette, played the middle sister from "Petticoat Junction", career spanned 1960-1980. She retired from acting at age 39.

Beautiful silent movie star, with her bob hairstyle the embodiment of the 1920s flapper girl. Had more success in Europe than in the Hollywood. Did only a few Sound movies. Was active between 1925-1938. Retired at age 36

Pretty blonde actress, made quite an impression in a bikini in Jim Belushi's "Taking Care of Business", career spanned 1989-2004. Married producer Victor Drai. retired at age 35.

Beautiful dark haired actress, made her film debut in Urban Cowboy although she did not become an instant star, her career seems to be headed in the right direction. When she appeared in Funny Farm with Chevy Chase it seems she was going to really make it, but then she married former NHL player Mark Osborne and split time between L.A. and Canada, her career slowed down eventually ending. Active 1980-1994, retired at age 37. Supposedly she does Christian Radio now.

In the era when ingénue roles were the big thing, this actress was thriving. Her reason for leaving acting is sketchy, one reason is that she hated the old studio system, but why didn't she just returned to the stage? The great director Otto Preminger said that he believed that Miss McNamara had emotional problems after her divorce and she just couldn't cope that's why she retired. Her career spanned 1949-1964 retired at age 35, committed suicide in 1978 at age 48

Cute blonde actress with the cutest short hairdo, first got noticed as Billy's, teacher/lover on "Soap", Then became the mom on "Small Wonder", also played Fonzie's girlfriend in a couple of "Happy Days" episode. career spanned 1974-1989. Retired in 1989 at age 35

Very beautiful brunette Actress and model, Battle Star Galactica star, career spanned 1977-1981, her career stalled because of the debilitating effect of Epstein-Barr syndrome and a tumultuous relationship with Don Henley of the Eagles. Whereabouts unknown. She was 25 when she quit the business, so many people thought that she was on her way to stardom. But she got ill.

Beautiful and sexy blonde, starred in the TV adaptation of Operation Petticoat among others. She was favored by producers and TV execs during the "jiggle TV" era. But she never had the breakout role. Career spanned 1975-1985. Ended when she was 30.

Very beautiful blonde best known as Dale Arden, in the Flash Gordon (1980) movie, also costarred in a Chuck Norris movie. She was exactly 40 when she retired, she became a drug counselor. Career spanned 1977-1995

Beautiful blonde played Wrangler Jane in F Troop Was married to James McArthur of the original Hawaii 5-0. Career spanned 1960-1989, retired from acting at age of 40

Beautiful blonde actress did mostly episodic TV and B movies for producers affiliated with FOX. Career spanned 1951-1971. Retired at age 37. Worked 25 years for Litton Data services after retiring from acting. Died 2012 at age 78

Made quite an impression in her film debut as a teen trying to seduce Michael Caine in Blame it on Rio. She outshone (outshined?) an equally fresh Demi Moore, then became a regular in The Love Boat briefly. She was an "It" girl for a while, she appeared in a lot of things but mostly mediocre films. Her acting was also mediocre and never improved, which is why she never moved on to bigger and better things. Career spanned 1984 to 2004, retired at age 39