How Raquel Welch built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Raquel Welch was an American actress who rose to international fame in the 1960s. While her role in *Fantastic Voyage* (1966) initially garnered attention, it was her appearance in *One Million Years B.C.* (1966), despite having minimal dialogue, that cemented her status as a sex symbol. The iconic image of her in a doe-skin bikini became a best-selling poster. She went on to star in numerous films, including *Bedazzled* (1967), *Bandolero!* (1968), *100 Rifles* (1969), *Myra Breckinridge* (1970), and *The Three Musketeers* (1973), showcasing her versatility beyond her initial image. She also appeared in several TV variety specials.
In 1960, Raquel Welch began working as a weather presenter at KFMB, a local San Diego television station.
In 1963, Raquel Welch moved back to Los Angeles and started applying for roles with film studios, meeting Patrick Curtis, who became her manager.
In 1964, Raquel Welch was cast in small roles in the films "A House Is Not a Home" and "Roustabout", as well as television series like "Bewitched" and "McHale's Navy".
In 1965, Raquel Welch had her first featured role in the beach film "A Swingin' Summer".
In 1966, Raquel Welch gained attention in "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C.", the latter solidifying her status as a sex symbol despite limited dialogue.
In 1966, Raquel Welch played a leading role in the sci-fi film "Fantastic Voyage", which became a hit and made her a star.
In 1966, Raquel Welch starred in "One Million Years B.C.", where her fur bikini became iconic and solidified her status as a sex symbol.
In 1966, Raquel Welch starred with Marcello Mastroianni in the Italian crime film "Shoot Loud, Louder... I Don't Understand" for Joseph E. Levine. The same year, she appeared in the film "Sex Quartet" as Elena in the segment "Fata Elena".
In 1967, Raquel Welch appeared in the anthology comedy film "The Oldest Profession" as the only American in the cast; her segment was directed by Michael Pfleghar.
In 1967, Raquel Welch had her first starring vehicle in the British spy film "Fathom", filmed in Spain for 20th Century Fox.
In 1968, Raquel Welch appeared in the heist film "The Biggest Bundle of Them All", co-starring Edward G. Robinson.
In 1968, Raquel Welch appeared with Frank Sinatra in the detective film "Lady in Cement", a sequel to the film "Tony Rome".
On April 26, 1970, Raquel Welch's CBS television special "Raquel!" premiered, receiving high ratings.
In 1971, Raquel Welch played the title role in "Hannie Caulder", a Western, and was one of the earliest actresses to have a lead role in this genre.
In 1972, Raquel Welch starred in "Kansas City Bomber", playing a roller derby star, and production was halted due to her broken wrist from doing her own stunts.
In 1973, Raquel Welch acted in "The Last of Sheila" and "The Three Musketeers", winning a Golden Globe for the latter.
In 1974, Raquel Welch starred in "The Four Musketeers" which was a sequel to "The Three Musketeers (1973)".
In 1974, Raquel Welch won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her performance in "The Three Musketeers".
In 1975, Raquel Welch appeared in "The Wild Party" and also performed a duet with Cher on an episode of The Cher Show.
In 1976, Raquel Welch co-starred in the action comedy "Mother, Jugs & Speed", which featured her character challenging gender norms in the workplace.
In 2017, Raquel Welch's final film role was in "How to Be a Latin Lover".
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