Emily Banks

Emily Banks

92 · Born: Jan 23, 1933

Personal Details

BornJan 23, 1933 Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Biography

Emily Banks is a multifaceted American actress and writer, hailing from a small town in Arkansas. Born on Eaker Air Force base in Blytheville, Arkansas, her early life was marked by her father's military career, which led the family to relocate to Rapid City, South Dakota, and eventually back to the Memphis area, where she spent most of her childhood.

As a high school graduate, Emily pursued higher education at the University of Mississippi, where she studied finance and theatre, was an active member of the prestigious Phi Mu sorority, and worked for Ole Miss sports productions, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the arts.

Emily's foray into the film industry began with her debut opposite Red West in the Memphis-shot film "Almost Made". She made her television debut in 2015, starring in the Nickelodeon series "Chase Champion", where she played the role of the mom of the wily superhero, Chase, under the direction of renowned film and TV director, Michael Chavez, known for his work on "The Curse of la Llorona".

Throughout her career, Emily has had the privilege of working with esteemed directors, including Clint Eastwood, John Landis, Matthew Frost, and Dean Kerr, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and adaptable actress.

Today, Emily resides in Los Angeles with her family, continuing to pursue her passion for acting and writing.

Career

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1985
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1983
Knight Rider
Knight Rider as Priscella Ragsdale
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1979
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1970
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1969
Dragnet 1967
Dragnet 1967 as Ann Tipton
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1968
Live a Little, Love a Little
Live a Little, Love a Little as RKC&P Receptionist
{"id":87502,"title":"Gunfight in Abilene","year":"1967","character":"Amy Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gunfight-in-abilene","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/69mr1g2c7f20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/69mr1g2c7f20.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
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1966
The Plainsman
The Plainsman as Louisa Cody
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Star Trek
Star Trek as Tonia Barrows