Cindi Wood, a renowned model and actress, was born Moira Macneill in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her early life took an intriguing turn when, as a teenager, she embarked on a beach trip to New Jersey, where she chanced upon the remnants of a boat that had met its demise years prior. The boat's name, "Cindi", left a lasting impression on Moira, and she chose to adopt it as her own moniker.
As a model, Cindi Wood enjoyed a successful career, with her agent, the esteemed Eileen Ford, guiding her in the competitive world of New York modeling in the 1950s. Following her relocation to California in the early 1960s, she was represented by the equally accomplished Nina Blanchard. A proud member of SAG/AFTRA, Cindi's impressive portfolio boasts over 20 magazine covers and numerous television commercials.
Her foray into the world of cinema saw her appear in notable films such as The Great Impostor (1960),starring the charismatic Tony Curtis, and The Hoodlum Priest (1961),featuring the talented Don Murray. Cindi Wood's life was tragically cut short when she passed away at her Malibu, California home in 1983, at the age of 52, following a prolonged illness.