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Sandra Dee was born Alexandria Zuck on April 23, 1942 in Bayonne, New Jersey, to Mary (Cymboliak) and John Zuck. She was of Carpatho-Rusyn descent. Her mother envisioned a show business career for her daughter and would often lie about her age in order to get Sandy where she wanted to go. For example, her mother enrolled her in school early so she could have a head start. Sandy was only four years old when she entered the second grade. Sandra was an extremely pretty young lady, which enabled her to get into modeling. In fact, she was already very successful at her craft by the time she was 12 years old. This in turn led to television commercials for local companies, an added benefit for the young model.
Through her mother's prodding and the talent scouts, Sandra was signed to do a movie when she was 14 called Until They Sail (1957), released in 1957. While the film didn't exactly top the charts, it would lay the foundation for Sandra's career. The new young actress was then signed to two more films for 1958, The Reluctant Debutante (1958) and The Restless Years (1958), both with a young actor, John Saxon. In 1959, Sandra appeared in five productions with Gidget (1959) and A Summer Place (1959) being the two most popular. Sandra was 17 years old and becoming the heartthrob of teenage boys all across America. In 1960, Sandra appeared in only one film, Portrait in Black (1960), but is remembered by her for something else. She married teen idol Bobby Darin in December of that year. It may have sunk a few teen boys' hearts, but most still were enamored of her. Her work, once again, took off. The 1961 releases were Come September (1961), Romanoff and Juliet (1961), and as Tammy Tyree in Tammy Tell Me True (1961).
Sandra had replaced the ever-popular Debbie Reynolds in the "Tammy" series, but the film and its 1963 sequel, Tammy and the Doctor (1963), didn't do all that well at the box-office. The films were now slowing for Sandra. The last few that she made were I'd Rather Be Rich (1964), That Funny Feeling (1965), A Man Could Get Killed (1966), Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! (1967), and Rosie! (1967). By 1967, her marriage to Darin ended and so did her film career. There was little call for a teenage movie star to play daughters and such, when everyone knew that she was a divorcée. Plus, the face of movies had changed and sugary stories were not the ones that people wanted to see. Sandra did nail down the part of "Nancy Wagner" in 1970's The Dunwich Horror (1970).
In the 1970s, Dee made a few appearances in made-for-television movies, but it was the film Grease (1978) that made her famous to a new generation. While she was not in the film, one of the popular songs was "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee".
Sandra's last silver screen role was in Lost (1983). She died of kidney complications on February 20, 2005.- From acting in TV Dramas to Executive Communication Coach nearly all of Sandra Dee's life has focused around relationships and behavior (sometimes real, and sometimes "as seen on TV"):
She began modeling and appearing in regional commercials at the age of 11, yet, finding her own voice wasn't easy, even with the turn of events that led her, at 17 from her small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA, to the Miss USA Pageant and simultaneously to her first major role TV as Amanda Cory on Another World. From there she starred on Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay and guest starred on many prime time shows, like CSI Miami, Zoey 101 and Two and a Half Men. It was the struggles with her own shyness and the pain she experienced of not being able to speak up for what she believed in, that drove her to study human, animal and plant communication, neurolinguistics, body language, and eventually becoming a master in several modalities, including NLP, Hypnosis, Stage Mastery, and Natural Lifemanship as she sought to then help others find their voice and conquer any fear that could hold them back from the speaking stage, video, TV and all high risk presentations.
She founded Charisma on Camera Presentation Training in 2010 and Horsepowered Consulting, featuring her signature Equine -Assisted Program, Charismatic Cowgirl Coaching in 2018. Sandra Dee is an international speaker, TV host, Radio and Podcast host, Published author, CMMS coach, Blue Ribbon Ambassador and horse, dog and wildlife enthusiast. Throughout her career, Sandra Dee has been driven for her love of animals and a passion to support rescue and conservation issues. Her clients have appeared on major stages worldwide as well as all major US networks, including QVC!
The media has labeled her, "The Charisma Coach" Stemming from her success as a coach for entrepreneurs, authors and celebrities around the world to help them get what they desire in life by naturally stepping into their most powerful self - Actress
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Sandra Dee Richardson, born as Sandra Dee Crump and known as Sandra Dee is an award-winning American actress, director, and producer. Sandra Dee, whose acting career has exploded with opportunities in modeling, film, and television, has booked principle roles in numerous films over past years, is the face of numerous products and services, and her opportunities continue. Some of the dramatic, action-packed award-winning films include, "The Great Controversy Ended (2017)", "Nine Lives (2017)"," "Never Alone (2014)", "We Promised (2015)", and "Jesus, The Desire of Ages (2013). Adding more versatility to her career, Sandra Dee has recently held principle and or supporting roles on Hugh Laurie's "Chance," ID Discovery's, "Wives With Knives," and "I Almost Got Away With It." Sandra has one older sister, Kathy, two younger sisters, Anita and Belinda, one brother James and two half-sisters Melodia and Loreluna and one half-brother, Jonas. Her parents are Jonas and Lou Ann Crump. She has two sons, Craig and Brandon, stepson, Julian and stepdaughter Rachael. Sandra is from Dowagiac, a small southwest town in Michigan. She began performing on stage at the Benton Harbor High School in Benton Harbor Michigan and at the Second Baptist Church in Benton Harbor, home of the late Pastor Donald Adkins, father of the comedian Sinbad. Sandra's school and church performances gained attention to her talent in several Michigan cities. It was there that she developed a passion for the stage. In her early twenties, Sandra moved to Los Angeles where she began training at the Charles Conrad Studio, The Actor's Studio, South Coast Repertory, and Prime Time Acting Studio with Bobby Lipton. Sandra's training was a precursor to her professional acting career. Sandra's talent and determination have allowed her to be involved in various genres of entertainment from comedy to drama. Her acting and modeling career ascended, as she began working as a runway and print model and working in theater, television and film. Sandra also discovered an interest in performance dance and began training at the Debbie Reynolds dance studio where she learned jazz and other dance forms. She tested her skills while dancing with Don Cornelius' infamous Soul Train and various dance troops around Los Angeles. Sandra expanded her industry experience as Director on her film, "Nine Lives.," This film has already won an "Unfinished Film REMI Award." She also worked as Assistant Director on four other films, which won over thirteen awards accumulative. Several scripts are in treatment, so Sandra's production work seems to be never ceasing. She began giving motivational speeches at schools and community events. These performances and motivational speeches not only gave her valuable experience but also a source of great pride knowing that she was making a difference in the lives of young people like herself. Sandra dedicated her skill towards television and theater. Sandra's theatrical performances gained the respect and praise from various media including LA Times, Orange County Register and The Daily Pilot. Her dedication to her craft is evident based on the fact that she is the recipient of numerous Awards. Most notable awards are the Best Supporting Actress, Best Film Makers and Best Women in Film Awards. The sky is no limit for this star that has incredible range, intense concentration, and a steely determination to be involved with projects that challenge her professionally with wide-ranging subject matters and characters. Sandra is represented by Impression Entertainment Group, Los Angeles; SF Top Talent & Models, San Francisco, and Tru Talent, Nevada.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
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Sandra Dee Heidecke was born on 14 February 1953. She is an actress, known for Wee Sing in Sillyville (1989), Wee Sing in the Big Rock Candy Mountains (1991) and The Wee Sing Train (1993).- Sandra Dee Tryon is known for Piglady (2023).
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Sandra Dee Nicholson is known for Divine Appointment (2019), Lose to Win (2021) and Exonerated (2019).- Actress
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Sandra Dee is known for Pedrong palaka (1980) and Sigaw ng katarungan (1984).- Sandra Dee is known for A Sunday Morning Childhood After Noon (2009).
- Sandra-Dee is known for The Epigone (2009).
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Sandra Dee is known for The World's Grossest Video (2002).