Alexandra Hay

Alexandra Hay

American character actress
Date of Birth: 24.07.1947
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Biography of Alexandra Lynn Hay
  2. Early Acting Career
  3. Rise to Stardom
  4. Continued Success
  5. Television and Later Career
  6. Final Films and Death

Biography of Alexandra Lynn Hay

Alexandra Lynn Hay was born on July 24, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. She attended Arroyo High School in El Monte.

Alexandra Hay

Early Acting Career

Hay began her acting career in 1967, appearing as Clarisse in an episode of the American sitcom "The Monkees". She then landed a small role as a roadside restaurant waitress in Stanley Kramer's 1967 melodrama "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", which starred Spencer Tracy.

Rise to Stardom

Hay's breakthrough came with her role in Henry Levin's 1967 sci-fi thriller "The Ambushers", where she appeared alongside Dean Martin as secret agent Matt Helm. She later joined the star-studded ensemble cast of Otto Preminger's comedy film "Skidoo" in 1968. In the film, Hay portrayed Darlene Banks, a young woman who discovers that her father, played by Jackie Gleason, used to be a former mafia hitman.

Continued Success

In 1971, Hay reunited with director Otto Preminger for the drama film "The Love Machine", based on Jacqueline Susann's novel. She also appeared in Jacques Demy's 1969 Franco-American drama "Model Shop", playing the role of Gloria, a friend of the aimless young man George, portrayed by Gary Lockwood.

Television and Later Career

Throughout her career, Hay made guest appearances in various television series, including "Mission: Impossible", "Love, American Style", "Dan August", "The Streets of San Francisco", and "Police Story". She also portrayed Elena Rozelle in the crime series "Kojak" alongside Telly Savalas.

Final Films and Death

Hay's last films included Ray Austin's 1971 exploitation film "1000 Convicts and a Woman" and Matt Cimber's 1975 film "That Girl from Boston". In 1978, she accepted the role of Tessie in Charles Martin's thriller "The One Man Jury" starring Jack Palance. Towards the end of her career, Hay appeared in the telefilm "The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One" and the German television film "Der kurze Brief zum langen Abschied".

Alexandra Lynn Hay passed away from atherosclerotic heart disease in Los Angeles, California, on October 11, 1993, at the age of 46. Her body was cremated, and her remains were scattered at Marina Del Rey, California.

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