Joyce Nizzari

Joyce Nizzari

84 · Born: May 20, 1940

Personal Details

Height5' 6"
BornMay 20, 1940 Bronx, New York, USA

Biography

Joyce Nizzari, a ravishing brunette with an undeniable aura of charm, emerged into the world on May 20, 1940, within the bustling metropolis of New York, specifically in the Bronx, where her parents of Italian heritage had made their home.

Joyce Nizzari's captivating beauty and undeniable charm gradually gained widespread recognition, ultimately culminating in her being selected to adorn the cover of the renowned men's magazine "Playboy" in its esteemed July 1958 issue. Moreover, she went on to be featured as the coveted Playmate of the Month in the magazine's December 1958 edition. Her affiliation with the prestigious Playboy brand continued as she took on a role as a Bunny at the inaugural Playboy Club in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, Joyce made numerous appearances in various films, including the cult classic "The Wild Women of Wongo" released in 1959, the critically acclaimed "Seven Days in May" in 1964, the lighthearted comedy "Pajama Party" also in 1964, and the epic adventure film "The Great Race" in 1965.

Joyce Nizzari's television career was characterized by a string of notable guest appearances on iconic shows, including the 1963 series "Burke's Law", the 1962 show "McHale's Navy", the 1962 sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies", the 1963 show "Petticoat Junction", the 1965 series "Green Acres", and the 1968 crime drama "Hawaii Five-O".

In her personal life, Joyce Nizzari married character actor Jack Hogan in May 1967, and the couple went on to have two children before divorcing in 1980. Following the divorce, Joyce Nizzari's life took a dramatic turn when she returned to her Playboy roots in the late 1990s, working full-time as one of Hugh Hefner's trusted assistants at the prestigious Playboy Mansion West.

Career

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1965
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies as Kitty Kat Showgirl
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1964
Pajama Party
Pajama Party as Pajama Girl
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1958
The Wild Women of Wongo
The Wild Women of Wongo as Woman of Wongo