Belinda Jane Taubman, a renowned Australian actress, was born on June 13, 1950, in Australia. Her family, the Taubmans, owned and operated Taubman Paints, the country's largest paint manufacturing company. Prior to pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Belinda competed in several beauty pageants in Sydney, New South Wales, under her maiden name, Taubman.
Belinda's initial foray into the entertainment world was as a ballet dancer, followed by a stint as a model in New York. Her talent and beauty soon landed her roles in several American cult films of the 1980s, including Winter Kills (1979),The American Success Company (1979),Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982),and Flashdance (1983).
Throughout her career, Belinda appeared in numerous television shows and films, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Some of her notable roles include the television films The Sins of Dorian Gray (1983),Samson and Delilah (1984),Starcrossed (1985),and Servants of Twilight (1991),as well as the comedy film UHF (1989) and the action sequel RoboCop 2 (1990).
Belinda's most notable television roles were in the pilot episode of Airwolf (1984),where she played Gabrielle Ademaur, the love interest of Stringfellow Hawke, and in the erotic thriller Poison Ivy II (1996). Her portrayal of hard, vindictive women led to constant typecasting, which may have contributed to the decline of her career.
Belinda's family, the Taubmans, were prominent figures in Australian society, owning and operating the country's largest paint manufacturing company.
