Imogen Hassall

Imogen Hassall

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1942 · Died: Nov 16, 1980

Personal Details

BornAug 25, 1942 Woking, Surrey, England, UK
Spouse
  • Andrew Knox

    ( Jan 1, 1979 to May 1, 1979 )
  • Kenneth Ives

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Christopher Hassall
  • Eve Lynett
Relatives
  • John Hassall (Grandparent)
  • Joan Hassall (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Nicholas Hassall (Sibling)

Biography

Imogen Hassall, a British actress, is often referred to as "The Countess of Cleavage" due to her captivating on-screen presence and stunning physical attributes, which overshadowed her acting abilities. Born on August 25, 1942, in Woking, Surrey, England, Imogen Hassall rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s as an international B-movie starlet.

Throughout her career, Hassall struggled to break free from her glamorous celebrity image, and despite her best efforts, she was unable to transcend her B-movie status and achieve true stardom. Her fame was fleeting, and she never managed to establish herself as a leading lady in her own right.

Tragically, Imogen Hassall's life was cut short when she died at the age of 38 on November 16, 1980, in London, following an overdose of sleeping pills. Her untimely passing marked the end of a promising but ultimately disappointing career, leaving behind a legacy as a glamorous and captivating on-screen presence.

Career

1977
That's Carry On!
That's Carry On! as Jenny Grubb (archive footage)
1973
White Cargo
White Cargo as Stella
1971
1970
El Condor
El Condor as Dolores
Girly
Girly as Girlfriend
Carry on Loving
Carry on Loving as Jenny Grubb
The Virgin and the Gypsy
The Virgin and the Gypsy as The Gypsy's Wife
1967
1966
Press for Time
Press for Time as Suffragette (uncredited)
1965
Help!
Help! as Restaurant Patron
The Early Bird
The Early Bird as Miss Cartwright
1963
The Mind Benders
The Mind Benders as Student (uncredited)
The Cracksman
The Cracksman as Guv'nor's Secretary (uncredited)
1960
The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed as Girl in Cinema Queue (uncredited)