Angel Tompkins, a stunning California-born model, began her career in the late 1960s as a model in the Chicago area. She eventually transitioned to an on-camera career, making a memorable film debut in the comedy "I Love My Wife" (1970) alongside Elliott Gould and Brenda Vaccaro. Her portrayal of a seductive blonde who comes between the husband and wife duo earned her a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Newcomer."
Angel's early success was short-lived, as she went on to star in a string of projects that failed to live up to her initial promise. She co-starred with Gene Hackman and Lee Marvin in "Prime Cut" (1972),a film that bordered on trashy entertainment, and appeared in "Little Cigars" (1973),a minor cult classic. She also starred in a series of sexploitation films, including "How to Seduce a Woman" (1974) and "The Teacher" (1974),as well as violence-prone flicks like "The Don Is Dead" (1973),"The Farmer" (1977),and "The Bees" (1978).
In addition to her film work, Angel appeared in a number of television shows, including the short-lived series "Search" (1972) and scores of guest spots on programs like "The Wild Wild West" (1965),"Mannix" (1967),"Task Force: Part I" (1976),"Knight Rider" (1982),and "Simon & Simon" (1981). She continued to work in film and television throughout the 1980s, appearing in projects like "Murphy's Law" (1986),"Relentless" (1989),"Crack House" (1989),and "Extreme Honor" (2001).
Throughout her career, Angel has been a dedicated member of the Screen Actors Guild, serving on the board and running for the presidency multiple times, although she has not yet been successful in her bid for the top spot.
