Imogen Hassall

Imogen Hassall

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1942 · Died: Nov 16, 1980

Personal Details

BornAug 25, 1942 Woking, Surrey, England, UK
Spouse
  • Andrew Knox

    ( Jan 1, 1979 to May 1, 1979 )
  • Kenneth Ives

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Christopher Hassall
  • Eve Lynett
Relatives
  • John Hassall (Grandparent)
  • Joan Hassall (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Nicholas Hassall (Sibling)

Biography

Imogen Hassall, a British actress, is often referred to as "The Countess of Cleavage" due to her captivating on-screen presence and stunning physical attributes, which overshadowed her acting abilities. Born on August 25, 1942, in Woking, Surrey, England, Imogen Hassall rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s as an international B-movie starlet.

Throughout her career, Hassall struggled to break free from her glamorous celebrity image, and despite her best efforts, she was unable to transcend her B-movie status and achieve true stardom. Her fame was fleeting, and she never managed to establish herself as a leading lady in her own right.

Tragically, Imogen Hassall's life was cut short when she died at the age of 38 on November 16, 1980, in London, following an overdose of sleeping pills. Her untimely passing marked the end of a promising but ultimately disappointing career, leaving behind a legacy as a glamorous and captivating on-screen presence.

Career

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1977
That's Carry On!
That's Carry On! as Jenny Grubb
{"id":81682,"title":"White Cargo","year":"1973","character":"Stella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/white-cargo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81682.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
White Cargo
White Cargo as Stella
{"id":205430,"title":"The Persuaders!","year":"1973","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-persuaders-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_205430.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_205430.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64880,"title":"Incense for the Damned","year":"1971","character":"Chriseis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/incense-for-the-damned","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64880.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":14414,"title":"El Condor","year":"1970","character":"Dolores","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/el-condor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14414.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
El Condor
El Condor as Dolores
{"id":80829,"title":"Girly","year":"1970","character":"Girlfriend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80829.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80829.jpg"},"released":1}
Girly
Girly as Girlfriend
{"id":65048,"title":"Take a Girl Like You","year":"1970","character":"Samantha","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/take-a-girl-like-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65048.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65048.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":87026,"title":"Toomorrow","year":"1970","character":"Amy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/toomorrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87026.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87026.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":65100,"title":"When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth","year":"1970","character":"Ayak","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/when-dinosaurs-ruled-the-earth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gl7ao1snr6g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gl7ao1snr6g0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":23010,"title":"Carry on Loving","year":"1970","character":"Jenny Grubb","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-loving","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pdncnkj1ce0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pdncnkj1ce0.jpg"},"released":1}
Carry on Loving
Carry on Loving as Jenny Grubb
{"id":65097,"title":"The Virgin and the Gypsy","year":"1970","character":"The Gypsy's Wife","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-virgin-and-the-gypsy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65097.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65097.jpg"},"released":1}
The Virgin and the Gypsy
The Virgin and the Gypsy as The Gypsy's Wife
{"id":65281,"title":"The Long Duel","year":"1967","character":"Tara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-duel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65281.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
{"id":15430,"title":"Help!","year":"1965","character":"Restaurant Patron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/help","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qhjrv9qq7m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qhjrv9qq7m0.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Help!
Help! as Restaurant Patron
{"id":65844,"title":"The Mind Benders","year":"1963","character":"Student (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mind-benders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65844.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Mind Benders
The Mind Benders as Student (uncredited)
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The Cracksman
The Cracksman as Guv'nor's Secretary (uncredited)
{"id":103837784,"title":"The Scales of Justice","year":1962,"character":"Yvonne Purvis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-scales-of-justice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837784.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Scales of Justice
The Scales of Justice as Yvonne Purvis