Tallie Cochrane, a fiery and talented individual, was a brunette with a flair for playing tough, hard-bitten characters in a range of softcore and exploitation films throughout the 1970s. Born Lillian Rose Cochrane on October 7, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, she grew up in Alabama, where her father, a doctor and administrator, and her mother, a Southern blueblood, instilled in her a strong sense of determination.
With a background in dance, Cochrane began acting at the tender age of four, performing in stage plays at the University of Alabama, and continued to do so until she was 16. Her passion for the stage only grew stronger, and she went on to study dance for 11 years and teach it for three years alongside her teacher.
At the age of 24, Cochrane made the move to Hollywood, where she began her film career in the late 1960s. She quickly made a name for herself with memorable roles in films such as "The Love-Thrill Murders" (1971),"Five Loose Women" (1974),"Girls for Rent" (1974),"The Centerfold Girls" (1974),"The Candy Tangerine Man" (1975),and "Tarz and Jane and Cheeta" (1975).
Throughout her career, Cochrane frequently collaborated with her actor husband, Patrick Wright, in films such as "Changes" (1970),"Only in My Dreams" (1970),"Sassy Sue" (1973),"Tanya" (1976),"The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza" (1976),"If You Don't Stop It... You'll Go Blind!!!" (1975),"Dan's Motel" (1982),"Frightmare" (1983),and "Emanon" (1987).
In addition to her on-screen work, Cochrane also made significant contributions behind the camera. She served as the associate producer for the raunchy teen sex comedy "Hollywood High" (1976) and handled makeup chores on a range of films, including "Eroticon" (1971),"The Cheerleaders" (1973),"Sassy Sue", "Track of the Moon Beast" (1976),and "Falling in Love Again" (1980).
Cochrane's talents extended beyond film, as she also did voice-overs and TV commercials. Her remarkable career spanned over four decades, and she left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
Sadly, Tallie Cochrane passed away at the age of 66 on May 21, 2011, in Panama City, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a testament to her enduring passion for the arts.
