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{{Short description|Argentine-American actress (1931–2020)}} | ||
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| |name = Linda Cristal | | name = Linda Cristal | ||
| |image = Linda Cristal The High Chaparral 1967.JPG | | image = Linda Cristal The High Chaparral 1967.JPG | ||
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| caption = Cristal as Victoria Montoya in 1967 | ||
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| birth_name = Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges | ||
| ⚫ | |birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1931|2|23}} | ||
| |birth_name = Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges | |||
| ⚫ | | birth_place = ], ] | ||
| ⚫ | |birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1931|2|23}} | ||
| ⚫ | |death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2020|06|27|1931|2|23}} | ||
| ⚫ | |birth_place = ], ] | ||
| ⚫ | | death_place = ], U.S. | ||
| ⚫ | |death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2020|06|27|1931|2|23}} | ||
| ⚫ | | other_names = | ||
| ⚫ | |death_place = ], U.S. | ||
| ⚫ | | occupation = Actress | ||
| ⚫ | |other_names = | ||
| ⚫ | | years active = 1952–1992 | ||
| ⚫ | |occupation = Actress | ||
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| * {{marriage|Robert W. Champion|1958|1959|end = divorced}} | |||
| * {{marriage|]|1960|1966|end = div.}} | |||
| ⚫ | |children = 2 | ||
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| ⚫ | | children = 2 | ||
| ⚫ | '''Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges'''<ref name="twp">{{cite book |last1=Aaker |first1=Everett |title=Television Western Players, 1960Ð1975: A Biographical Dictionary |date=2017 |publisher=McFarland |isbn=9781476662503 |pages= |
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| ⚫ | '''Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges'''<ref name="twp">{{cite book |last1=Aaker |first1=Everett |title=Television Western Players, 1960Ð1975: A Biographical Dictionary |date=2017 |publisher=McFarland |isbn=9781476662503 |pages=112–113 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ltUkDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Linda+Cristal%22+intitle%3ATelevision+intitle%3AWestern+intitle%3APlayers&pg=PA112}}</ref> (24 February 1931<ref name="twp" /> – 27 June 2020<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Grimes|first=William|date=28 June 2020|title=Linda Cristal, Who Starred in 'High Chaparral,' Dies at 89|language=en-US|work=]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/28/obituaries/linda-cristal-dead.html|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=LamparskiR-1989-p44>{{cite book|last=Lamparski, Richard|title=Whatever became of-- ?|year=1989|publisher=Crown Publishers|isbn=978-0-517-57150-7|page=44}}</ref>), known professionally as '''Linda Cristal''' ({{IPA|es|kɾisˈtal|lang}}), was an Argentine-American actress. She appeared in a number of ] films during the 1950s, before winning a ] for her performance in the 1958 comedy film '']''. | ||
| From 1967 to 1971, Cristal starred as Victoria Cannon in the NBC series '']''.<ref name="etvs">{{cite book|last1=Terrace|first1=Vincent|title=Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010|date=2011|publisher=McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers|location=Jefferson, N.C.|isbn=978-0-7864-6477-7|page=458|edition=2nd}}</ref> For her performance she won the ] in 1970, and received two ] nominations. | From 1967 to 1971, Cristal starred as Victoria Cannon in the NBC series '']''.<ref name="etvs">{{cite book|last1=Terrace|first1=Vincent|title=Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010|date=2011|publisher=McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers|location=Jefferson, N.C.|isbn=978-0-7864-6477-7|page=458|edition=2nd}}</ref> For her performance she won the ] in 1970, and received two ] nominations. | ||
| ==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
| The daughter of a French father and an Italian mother, Cristal was born as Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges on 24 February 1931 near ], ].<ref name="twp" /> Her father was a publisher who moved the family to ], ] due to political issues. She was educated at the Conservatorio Franklin in Uruguay.<ref name="twp"/> | |||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| ] | ] and Cristal in ''The High Chaparral'']] | ||
| Cristal appeared in films in Argentina and Mexico before taking on her first English-language role as Margarita in the 1956 Western film '']''.<ref name="twp"/> Following her ] for ] in '']'' (1958), Cristal went on to roles in '']'' (1959), '']'' (1959), '']'' (1960), and was asked by ] to play the part of Flaca in his epic '']'' (1960). In 1961 she had a key role in the |
Cristal appeared in films in Argentina and Mexico before taking on her first English-language role as Margarita in the 1956 Western film '']''.<ref name="twp"/> Following her ] for ] in '']'' (1958), Cristal went on to roles in '']'' (1959), '']'' (1959), '']'' (1960), and was asked by ] to play the part of Flaca in his epic '']'' (1960). In 1961 she had a key role in the Western '']''. | ||
| Along with these and other film roles, Cristal appeared in episodes of network television series. She played a kidnapped Countess opposite ] and ] in a 1959 episode of '']''. She also had a role as a female ] in ]'s '']''. She also appeared in a 1964 episode, "City Beneath the Sea", on '']'' and numerous other television episodes.{{ |
Along with these and other film roles, Cristal appeared in episodes of network television series. She played a kidnapped Countess opposite ] and ] in a 1959 episode of '']''. She also had a role as a female ] in ]'s '']''. She also appeared in a 1964 episode, "City Beneath the Sea", on '']'' and numerous other television episodes.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Abbott |first1=Jon |title= Irwin Allen Television Productions, 1964-1970 |date=2006 |publisher=McFarland & Company, Inc. |location=Jefferson, N.C. |page=22}}</ref> | ||
| Cristal semi-retired in 1964 to raise her two children. She was coaxed out of retirement when she became the last cast member to be added as a regular on the NBC series '']'' (1967-1971). Her performance in the series, as Victoria Cannon, earned her two more Golden Globe nominations (winning ] in 1968) and two ] nominations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Linda Cristal |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/linda-cristal |website=Golden Globe Awards |publisher=Hollywood Foreign Press Association | |
Cristal semi-retired in 1964 to raise her two children. She was coaxed out of retirement when she became the last cast member to be added as a regular on the NBC series '']'' (1967-1971). Her performance in the series, as Victoria Cannon, earned her two more Golden Globe nominations (winning ] in 1968) and two ] nominations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Linda Cristal |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/linda-cristal |website=Golden Globe Awards |publisher=Hollywood Foreign Press Association |access-date=20 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216031440/https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/linda-cristal |archive-date=16 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Linda Cristal |url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-cristal |website=Emmy Awards |publisher=Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |access-date=20 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217235545/http://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-cristal |archive-date=17 December 2018}}</ref> | ||
| Cristal worked sparingly after ''The High Chaparral'', with a few television and film roles, such as the film '']'' (1974) and the television miniseries '']'' (1980). She last appeared in the starring role of Victoria "Rossé" Wilson on the Argentine television series ''Rossé'' (1985).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reichardt |first1=Nancy M. |title=LINDA CRISTAL NOT THE |
Cristal worked sparingly after ''The High Chaparral'', with a few television and film roles, such as the film '']'' (1974) and the television miniseries '']'' (1980). She last appeared in the starring role of Victoria "Rossé" Wilson on the Argentine television series ''Rossé'' (1985).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reichardt |first1=Nancy M. |title=LINDA CRISTAL NOT THE 'RETIRING' TYPE|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-10-09-8802070064-story.html |website=Chicago Tribune|access-date=24 June 2020|date=9 October 1988}}</ref> | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Cristal's 1950 marriage was annulled after five days. On 24 April 1958, in ], she married Robert Champion, a businessman. They divorced on 9 December 1959. In 1960, she married Yale Wexler, a former actor who worked in real estate. They divorced in December 1966.<ref name=twp/> |
Cristal's 1950 marriage was annulled after five days. On 24 April 1958, in ], she married Robert Champion, a businessman. They divorced on 9 December 1959. In 1960, she married Yale Wexler, a former actor who worked in real estate. They divorced in December 1966.<ref name=twp/> | ||
| Cristal died at her home in ] on 27 June 2020.<ref name=":0" /><ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/linda-cristal-dead-actress-high-chaparral-was-89-1300814</ref> | Cristal died at her home in ] on 27 June 2020, aged 89.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/linda-cristal-dead-actress-high-chaparral-was-89-1300814/|title = Linda Cristal, Actress on 'The High Chaparral,' Dies at 89|first=Mike|last=Barnes|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date = 29 June 2020|accessdate=13 December 2021}}</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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Argentine-American actress (1931–2020) In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Moya and the second or maternal family name is Burges.
| Linda Cristal | |
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 Cristal as Victoria Montoya in 1967 | |
| Born | Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges (1931-02-23)23 February 1931 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| Died | 27 June 2020(2020-06-27) (aged 89) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952–1992 |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 2 |
Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges (24 February 1931 – 27 June 2020), known professionally as Linda Cristal (Spanish: [kɾisˈtal]), was an Argentine-American actress. She appeared in a number of Western films during the 1950s, before winning a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the 1958 comedy film The Perfect Furlough.
From 1967 to 1971, Cristal starred as Victoria Cannon in the NBC series The High Chaparral. For her performance she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 1970, and received two Emmy Award nominations.
Early years
The daughter of a French father and an Italian mother, Cristal was born as Marta Victoria Moya Peggo Burges on 24 February 1931 near Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her father was a publisher who moved the family to Montevideo, Uruguay due to political issues. She was educated at the Conservatorio Franklin in Uruguay.
Career
Cristal appeared in films in Argentina and Mexico before taking on her first English-language role as Margarita in the 1956 Western film Comanche. Following her Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in The Perfect Furlough (1958), Cristal went on to roles in Cry Tough (1959), Legions of the Nile (1959), The Pharaohs' Woman (1960), and was asked by John Wayne to play the part of Flaca in his epic The Alamo (1960). In 1961 she had a key role in the Western Two Rode Together.
Along with these and other film roles, Cristal appeared in episodes of network television series. She played a kidnapped Countess opposite Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood in a 1959 episode of Rawhide. She also had a role as a female matador in NBC's The Tab Hunter Show. She also appeared in a 1964 episode, "City Beneath the Sea", on Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and numerous other television episodes.
Cristal semi-retired in 1964 to raise her two children. She was coaxed out of retirement when she became the last cast member to be added as a regular on the NBC series The High Chaparral (1967-1971). Her performance in the series, as Victoria Cannon, earned her two more Golden Globe nominations (winning Best Actress – Television Drama in 1968) and two Emmy Award nominations.
Cristal worked sparingly after The High Chaparral, with a few television and film roles, such as the film Mr. Majestyk (1974) and the television miniseries Condominium (1980). She last appeared in the starring role of Victoria "Rossé" Wilson on the Argentine television series Rossé (1985).
Personal life
Cristal's 1950 marriage was annulled after five days. On 24 April 1958, in Pomona, California, she married Robert Champion, a businessman. They divorced on 9 December 1959. In 1960, she married Yale Wexler, a former actor who worked in real estate. They divorced in December 1966.
Cristal died at her home in Beverly Hills, California on 27 June 2020, aged 89.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | When the Fog Lifts | amiga de Silvia | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Forbidden Fruit | Julia | Uncredited |
| 1953 | The Spot of the Family | Rosita | |
| 1953 | The Magnificent Beast | Uncredited | |
| 1953 | Genius and Figure | Rosita | |
| 1954 | Con el diablo en el cuerpo | Emilia | |
| 1955 | El 7 leguas | Blanca | |
| 1955 | La venganza del diablo | Uncredited | |
| 1956 | Comanche | Margarita | |
| 1956 | Enemigos | Chabela | |
| 1957 | El diablo desaparece | Laura | |
| 1958 | The Last of the Fast Guns | Maria O'Reilly | |
| 1958 | The Fiend Who Walked the West | Ellen Hardy | |
| 1958 | The Perfect Furlough | Sandra Roca | |
| 1959 | Siete pecados | Irene | |
| 1959 | Cry Tough | Sarita | |
| 1959 | Legions of the Nile | Cleopatra alias Berenice | |
| 1960 | The Alamo | Flaca | |
| 1960 | The Pharaohs' Woman | Akis | |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Elena de la Madriaga | |
| 1963 | Slave Girls of Sheba | Olivia | |
| 1968 | Panic in the City | Dr. Paula Stevens | |
| 1974 | Mr. Majestyk | Nancy Chavez | |
| 1977 | Love and the Midnight Auto Supply | Annie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Rawhide | Louise | Episode: "Incident of a Burst of Evil" |
| 1961 | The Tab Hunter Show | Gitana | Episode: "Holiday in Spain" |
| 1964 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea | Melina Gounaris | Episode: "City Beneath the Sea" |
| 1967–1971 | The High Chaparral | Victoria Cannon | 96 episodes |
| 1971 | Cade's County | Celsa Dobbs | Episode: "A Gun for Billy" |
| 1974 | Police Story | Estrella | Episode: "Across The Line" |
| 1974 | El chofer | Julia | telenovela |
| 1975 | The Dead Don't Die | Vera LaValle | TV movie |
| 1979 | ’’Barnaby Jones’’ | Patricia Simmons | Episode: "Homecoming for a Dead Man" |
| 1980 | Condominium | Carlotta Churchbridge | 2 episodes |
| 1981 | The Love Boat | Evita Monteverde | Episode: "The Duel" |
| 1985 | Rossé | Victoria "Rossé" Wilson | Argentina, lead character |
References
- ^ Aaker, Everett (2017). Television Western Players, 1960Ð1975: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. pp. 112–113. ISBN 9781476662503.
- ^ Grimes, William (28 June 2020). "Linda Cristal, Who Starred in 'High Chaparral,' Dies at 89". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
- Lamparski, Richard (1989). Whatever became of-- ?. Crown Publishers. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-517-57150-7.
- Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 458. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- Abbott, Jon (2006). Irwin Allen Television Productions, 1964-1970. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 22.
- "Linda Cristal". Golden Globe Awards. Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- "Linda Cristal". Emmy Awards. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- Reichardt, Nancy M. (9 October 1988). "LINDA CRISTAL NOT THE 'RETIRING' TYPE". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- Barnes, Mike (29 June 2020). "Linda Cristal, Actress on 'The High Chaparral,' Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
External links
- Linda Cristal at IMDb
- Linda Cristal discography at Discogs
- 1931 births
- 2020 deaths
- Actresses from Rosario, Santa Fe
- Argentine film actresses
- Argentine emigrants to the United States
- Argentine people of French descent
- Argentine people of Italian descent
- Western (genre) film actresses
- Best Drama Actress Golden Globe (television) winners
- New Star of the Year (Actress) Golden Globe winners
- 20th-century Argentine actresses
- Expatriate actresses in the United States
- Western (genre) television actors