- Born
- Birth nameBrenda Buell Vaccaro
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- A leading lady on screen, stage and sometimes television, Brenda Vaccaro, was born in Brooklyn but was actually raised in Dallas, Texas.
Her appetite for acting increased following several appearances in high school productions, and she finally started a professional career in the 1960s. Memorable to many in Supergirl (1984), she was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar in Once Is Not Enough (1975).
Recently appeared in Just Desserts (2004).- IMDb Mini Biography By: Bobby G
- SpousesGuy Hector(February 2, 1986 - present)Charles J Cannizzaro(November 15, 1981 - 1982) (divorced)William S Bishop(July 20, 1977 - 1978) (divorced)Martin Fried(April 25, 1965 - 1970) (divorced)
- ParentsMario A. VaccaroChristine M. Vaccaro
- Husky speaking voice
- Was nominated for three Tony Awards: (1966) Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for "Cactus Flower," (1968) Best Performance by an Actress (Musical) for "How Now, Dow Jones," and (1969) Best Performance by an Actress in a Play for "The Goodbye People.".
- Had a 4-year live-in relationship with Michael Douglas, whom she met on the set of Summertree (1971).
- Studied acting at New York City's prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse under legendary acting coach Sanford Meisner.
- She was the last guest to appear on "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast". Shortly after recording this session, Gilbert Gottfried was rushed to the hospital; he died later that day.
- Was named as "Queen of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 1992.
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