Verna Charlene Stavely Holt, a former "Miss Maryland" and successful model, embarked on a captivating screen career in both films and television, which began when director Howard Hawks took notice of her in a lipstick commercial. Her debut appearance in the Sandra Dee-Bobby Darin comedy "If a Man Answers" (1962) marked the start of a prolific career, with notable films including "Days of Wine and Roses" (1962),"Man's Favorite Sport?" (1964),"Red Line 7000" (1965),"Zigzag" (1970),and the TV movie "Wonder Woman" (1974).
Throughout her television series appearances, Holt showcased her versatility with guest roles on shows such as "Hawaiian Eye" (1962),"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1963),"Perry Mason" (1965),"It Takes A Thief" (1968),and "CHiPs" (1980).
In her personal life, Holt married millionaire real estate developer William A. Tishman in 1966, following the filming of "El Dorado" in 1966. The couple shared a passion for traveling and collecting antiques and artwork for their grand estate in Trousdale Estates, West Los Angeles. However, their marriage came to an end with a divorce in 1972.
Holt's final screen appearance before retiring was in "Melvin and Howard" (1980),a fitting conclusion to a remarkable career that spanned over two decades.
