Scene from Lonely Hearts (1991)

Alternate Names: Beverly Heather D'Angelo, بورلی دی آنجلو, بِوِرلی دی آنجِلو

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Sentinel (1977) as Sandra

Most Important Roles:

• American History X (1998) as Doris
• Annie Hall (1977) as Actress in Rob's TV Show
• Nowhere (1997) as Dark's Mom
• Hair (1979) as Sheila Franklin
• Maid to Order (1987) as Stella Winston
• Pacific Heights (1990) as Ann Miller (uncredited)
• National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) as Ellen Griswold
• Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will? (1990) as Evalita
• Finders Keepers (1984) as Standish Logan
• High Spirits (1988) as Sharon Brogan Crawford

Career Highlights:

• American History X (1998)
• Annie Hall (1977)
• Nowhere (1997)
• Hair (1979)
• Maid to Order (1987)
• Pacific Heights (1990)
• National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
• Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will? (1990)
• Finders Keepers (1984)
• High Spirits (1988)

Beverly Heather D'Angelo, born November 15, 1951, is an American actress known for her role as Ellen Griswold in the 'National Lampoon's Vacation' films (1983-2015). She has appeared in over 60 films and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role as Patsy Cline in 'Coal Miner's Daughter' (1980) and an Emmy Award for her role as Stella Kowalski in the TV film 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1984). D'Angelo also notably played Sheila Franklin in 'Hair' (1979), a movie based on the cult Broadway musical about a young man named Claude who moves to New York City and befriends a group of hippies led by Berger, eventually falling in love with Sheila.

Alternate Names: Sharon Forsmo, Sharon Lee Forsmoe

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Kiss Her Goodbye (1959) as Emily Wilson (as Sharon Forsino)

Most Important Roles:

• Marlowe (1969) as Orfamay Quest
• The Reivers (1969) as Corrie
• The Spy with My Face (1965) as Sandy Wister
• Can't Buy Me Love (1987) as Mrs. Mancini
• It's Alive (1974) as Lenore Davis
• The Stunt Man (1980) as Denise
• Out of the Blue (1981) as Kathy
• Night of the Comet (1984) as Doris
• The Fifth Floor (1978) as Melanie
• One Man Force (1989) as Shirley

Career Highlights:

• Marlowe (1969)
• The Reivers (1969)
• The Spy with My Face (1965)
• Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
• It's Alive (1974)
• The Stunt Man (1980)
• Out of the Blue (1981)
• Night of the Comet (1984)
• The Fifth Floor (1978)
• One Man Force (1989)

Sharon Farrell was born Sharon Forsmoe on December 24, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa. She began her career as a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre company before transitioning to acting. Farrell made her film debut in 'Kiss Her Goodbye' (1959) and went on to appear in notable films like '40 Pounds of Trouble' (1962), 'A Lovely Way to Die' (1968), and 'Marlowe' (1969). She worked prolifically in television, including recurring roles in 'Saints and Sinners' (1962-63), 'Dr. Kildare' (1965), and 'Hawaii Five-O' (1980-81). Farrell also appeared in horror films such as 'It's Alive' (1974) and 'Night of the Comet' (1984), and her final film was 'Can't Buy Me Love' (2000). She married five times and had one son, Chance Boyer. Farrell died on May 15, 2023, at age 82.