Biography for
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Date of Birth

12 July 1951, Huron, South Dakota, USA

Birth Name

Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor

Height

5' 4" (1.63 m)

Spouse

Brian Russell	(3 January 1981 - present)
David Ladd	(24 May 1973 - 16 September 1980) (divorced) 1 child

Trivia

Mother of Jordan Ladd.

Stepdaughter, Lindsay Russell, born 1977, is an aspiring musician.

During high school in Huron, South Dakota, Ladd waited on cars at the local carhop, The Barn.

Has a younger brother named Seth.

High school cheerleader in Huron.

Was considered for the role eventually played by Meredith Baxter on "Family" (1976), which is how she came to producer Aaron Spelling's attention for "Charlie's Angels" (1976).

Former Mother-in-law of Conor O'Neill.

In 1978, a listener wrote into Casey Kasem's "American Top 40" radio show, requesting a long-distance dedication (a weekly feature) to Cheryl, asking her to his high school prom. She personally telephoned the boy with her regrets and he thought it was his friends playing a prank. The song in question, Cheryl's "Think It Over", peaked at #36.

Former sister-in-law of Alan Ladd Jr. and Alana Ladd.

Ex-daughter-in-law of Alan Ladd and Sue Carol.

Her publicist is Jay D. Schwartz.

Was the first choice for the lead role in the TV movie The Burning Bed (1984) (TV), but declined the part. The role eventually went to Farrah Fawcett, whom Ladd had replaced on "Charlie's Angels" (1976).

Longtime friend and next-door neighbor of John Forsythe.

Personal Quotes

I don't think people will ever forget I was an "Angel", anymore than they'll forget Sally Field was "The Flying Nun".

I practice my golf swing naked.

Where Are They Now

(May 2005) Released her autobiographical book, "Token Chick: A Woman's Guide to Golfing with the Boys", recounting her experiences with the sport of golf.