Thordis Brandt

Thordis Brandt

85 · Born: Sep 7, 1940

Personal Details

BornSep 7, 1940 Germany

Biography

Thordis Brandt's life journey began in Germany, where she was born to parents of Norwegian and German descent. At a young age, she embarked on a new adventure, relocating to Canada, where she would spend her formative years. Following her academic pursuits, she earned a university degree in nursing, setting the stage for a career that would span multiple disciplines.

As she delved into the world of acting and dancing, Thordis continued to hone her nursing skills, taking on private duty assignments to stay connected to her first passion. One of her most notable clients during this period was the esteemed actress Patricia Neal, who would later become a crucial figure in Thordis's professional trajectory.

Ms. Neal's endorsement of Thordis's exceptional nursing abilities led to a coveted reputation as the "actor's nurse." This distinction would serve as a testament to Thordis's dedication, compassion, and versatility as a healthcare professional. Upon retiring from her acting pursuits, Thordis continued to practice nursing in the prestigious Beverly Hills community, leaving a lasting impact on the lives she touched.

Career

1970
Myra Breckinridge
Myra Breckinridge as Whip-Cracking Masseuse (uncredited)
1969
The Witchmaker
The Witchmaker as Anastasia
Dragnet 1966
Dragnet 1966 as Carol Freeman
1968
The Split
The Split as Police Clerk (uncredited)
Live a Little, Love a Little
Live a Little, Love a Little as Blonde (uncredited)
Funny Girl
Funny Girl as Ziegfeld Girl
The Helicopter Spies
The Helicopter Spies as Miss Zalamar
In Like Flint
In Like Flint as Amazon #6
1966
The Last of the Secret Agents?
The Last of the Secret Agents? as Fred Johnson, GGI Agent
Nevada Smith
Nevada Smith as Saloon Girl
The Oscar
The Oscar as Actress
Spinout
Spinout as Bit Girl (uncredited)