Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Stella Stevens

Discover the career path of Stella Stevens, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Stella Stevens (1938-2023) was an American actress known for her work in film and television. A sex symbol of the 1960s, she starred in movies like "Girls! Girls! Girls!" with Elvis Presley and "The Nutty Professor" with Jerry Lewis. Later in her career, she transitioned to television, appearing in series such as "Flamingo Road" and "Santa Barbara." She was the mother of actor Andrew Stevens.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1958: Contract with 20th Century-Fox

In 1958, Stella Stevens signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox.

1959: Acting Career Start

In 1959, Stella Stevens began her acting career in the film Say One for Me.

1959: Film Debut in Say One for Me

In 1959, Stella Stevens made her film debut in Say One for Me.

January 1960: Playboy Playmate of the Month

In January 1960, Stella Stevens was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month.

1960: Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Bonanza

In 1960, Stella Stevens appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Bonanza.

1961: General Electric Theater

In 1961, Stella Stevens appeared in General Electric Theater.

1961: Too Late Blues

In 1961, Stella Stevens starred opposite Bobby Darin in John Cassavetes' Too Late Blues.

1962: Girls! Girls! Girls!

In 1962, Stella Stevens starred in the film Girls! Girls! Girls!.

1963: Successful Comedy Films

In 1963, Stella Stevens appeared in The Nutty Professor and The Courtship of Eddie's Father.

1963: The Nutty Professor

In 1963, Stella Stevens starred in the film The Nutty Professor.

1963: Contract with Paramount Pictures Ended

In 1963, Stella Stevens' contract with Paramount Pictures ended.

1964: Ben Casey

In 1964, Stella Stevens appeared in Ben Casey.

1964: Contract with Columbia Pictures

In 1964, Stella Stevens signed a four-year contract with Columbia Pictures.

1965: Appearances in Synanon and The Secret of My Success

In 1965, Stella Stevens appeared in the films Synanon and The Secret of My Success.

1965: Playboy Pictorial

In 1965, Stella Stevens was featured in Playboy pictorials.

1966: The Silencers

In 1966, Stella Stevens starred as a government agent opposite Dean Martin in The Silencers.

1968: How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life

In 1968, Stella Stevens starred in the film How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life.

1968: Playboy Pictorial

In 1968, Stella Stevens was featured in Playboy pictorials.

1968: Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

In 1968, Stella Stevens' last film for Columbia was Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows.

1970: The Ballad of Cable Hogue

In 1970, Stella Stevens starred opposite Jason Robards in Sam Peckinpah's The Ballad of Cable Hogue, receiving positive reviews.

1972: Ghost Story

In 1972, Stella Stevens appeared in Ghost Story.

1972: Slaughter and The Poseidon Adventure

In 1972, Stella Stevens co-starred in the films Slaughter and The Poseidon Adventure.

1972: The Poseidon Adventure

In 1972, Stella Stevens starred in the film The Poseidon Adventure.

1973: Banacek

In 1973, Stella Stevens appeared in Banacek.

1975: Police Story and Wonder Woman

In 1975, Stella Stevens appeared in Police Story and the pilot film for Wonder Woman.

1977: The Love Boat

In 1977, Stella Stevens appeared in The Love Boat pilot film.

1979: Hart to Hart and The Oregon Trail

In 1979, Stella Stevens appeared in the pilot film for Hart to Hart and in The Oregon Trail with her son Andrew Stevens.

1979: Produced and Directed The American Heroine

In 1979, Stella Stevens produced and directed The American Heroine.

1981: Flamingo Road

From 1981, Stella Stevens appeared in 34 episodes of Flamingo Road.

1983: Newhart, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island

In 1983, Stella Stevens appeared in Newhart, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island.

1984: Highway to Heaven and Night Court

In 1984, Stella Stevens appeared in Highway to Heaven and Night Court.

1985: Murder, She Wrote

In 1985, Stella Stevens appeared in Murder, She Wrote.

1986: Magnum, P.I.

In 1986, Stella Stevens appeared in Magnum, P.I..

1986: Monster in the Closet

In 1986, Stella Stevens appeared in Monster in the Closet.

1987: Father Dowling Mysteries

In 1987, Stella Stevens appeared in Father Dowling Mysteries.

1988: Commented on Flamingo Road role

In 1988, Stella Stevens commented on her role as a madam in Flamingo Road.

1989: Santa Barbara

From 1989, Stella Stevens had a role on Santa Barbara.

1989: Directed The Ranch

In 1989, Stella Stevens directed the feature film The Ranch.

1990: Santa Barbara

In 1990, Stella Stevens had a role on Santa Barbara as Phyllis Blake.

1993: The Commish

In 1993, Stella Stevens appeared in The Commish.

1994: Burke's Law

In 1994, Stella Stevens appeared in Burke's Law.

1995: Highlander: The Series

In 1995, Stella Stevens appeared in Highlander: The Series.

1996: Silk Stalkings, General Hospital, and In Cold Blood

In 1996, Stella Stevens appeared in Silk Stalkings, General Hospital, and In Cold Blood.

1999: General Hospital

In 1999, Stella Stevens appeared in General Hospital.

1999: Co-Wrote Razzle Dazzle

In 1999, Stella Stevens co-wrote a novel, Razzle Dazzle.

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