Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

82 · Born: Sep 3, 1943

Personal Details

Height5' 7"
BornSep 3, 1943 Galveston, Texas, USA
Parents
  • Kenneth Perrine
  • Winifred McGinley

Biography

Valerie Ritchie Perrine, a talented and accomplished American actress and model, has made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry. Her impressive career has been marked by numerous accolades and critically acclaimed performances. One of her most notable roles was that of Honey Bruce in the 1974 film Lenny, for which she received widespread recognition and numerous awards.

She won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles, a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. Additionally, she took home the coveted Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, solidifying her status as a rising star in the industry. Her outstanding performance in Lenny also earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, a testament to her incredible range and versatility as an actress.

Perrine's impressive filmography also includes notable roles in Superman (1978),The Electric Horseman (1979),and Superman II (1980). These iconic films have cemented her place as a beloved and respected figure in the world of cinema. With a career spanning decades, Valerie Ritchie Perrine continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her remarkable talent and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.

Career

2016
2005
The Californians
The Californians as Lenora Tripp
2003
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star as Teacher at Microphone
2000
1999
Shame, Shame, Shame
Shame, Shame, Shame as Maura's Mother
1998
Brown's Requiem
Brown's Requiem as Marguerita Hansen
It All Came True
It All Came True as Monica Gilroy (uncredited)
54
54 as Elaine's Patron
1995
The Break
The Break as Delores Smith
1993
1991
1990
Bright Angel
Bright Angel as Aileen Russell
1989
1987
Maid to Order
Maid to Order as Georgette Starkey
1985
Water
Water as Pamela Weintraub
1983
Malibu
Malibu as Dee Staufer
When Your Lover Leaves
When Your Lover Leaves as Ronda Thompson
1982
The Border
The Border as Marcy
Marian Rose White
Marian Rose White as Stella White
1981
The Cannonball Run
The Cannonball Run as Female Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited)
1980
Superman II
Superman II as Eve Teschmacher
Can't Stop the Music
Can't Stop the Music as Samantha Simpson
Agency
Agency as Brenda Wilcox
1979
1978
Superman
Superman as Eve Teschmacher
1977
Mr. Billion
Mr. Billion as Rosie Jones
1976
W.C. Fields and Me
W.C. Fields and Me as Carlotta Monti
1974
Lenny
Lenny as Honey Bruce
1973
The Last American Hero
The Last American Hero as Marge Dennison
Steambath
Steambath as Meredith
1972
The Couple Takes a Wife
The Couple Takes a Wife as Jennifer Allen
Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five as Montana Wildhack