Angela Stevens was an American actress who is best known for Creature with the Atom Brain, Outlaw Women, and Blunder Boys.
Personal and Family Life
Angela Stevens was born on May 8, 1925, in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California. She was married to George F. Zika, and together they had two children. Angela retired from acting in the early 1960s to care for her son, Joe, who suffered a severe injury after a diving accident. She devoted over two decades to nursing him until his passing at age 38.
Career
Angela began her acting career in the early 1950s, motivated by a desire to earn extra income. Despite never taking acting lessons, she became a popular figure in B-movies. She developed a love for animals during her time in the industry, particularly monkeys, and even kept a gibbon as a pet. Angela’s acting contributions can be seen in various films and TV shows, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Angela Stevens passed away on March 17, 2016, in Canyon Lake, Riverside County, California. Her legacy lives on through her films and the mark she left in the entertainment industry. She is remembered not only for her acting but also for her dedication to her family, particularly her son.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Without Warning! | 1952-05-08 | Blonde |
| Creature with the Atom Brain | 1955-07-01 | Joyce Walker |
| The Hoodlum | 1951-07-05 | Christie Lang (as Ann Zika) |
| He Cooked His Goose | 1952-07-03 | Millie |
| Blunder Boys | 1955-11-03 | Alma Matter |
| Jack McCall, Desperado | 1953-04-01 | Rose Griffith |
| Utah Blaine | 1957-02-01 | Mary Blake |
| Savage Mutiny | 1953-02-03 | Joan Harris |
| Blackjack Ketchum Desperado | 1956-04-01 | Laurie Webster |
| Outlaw Women | 1952-04-28 | One of Uncle Barney’s Girls |
| Aim, Fire, Scoot | 1952-03-13 | WAC Cpl. Olga |
| Spies and Guys | 1953-04-04 | Lt. Morey |
| Army Daze | 1956-03-22 | Olga Fefferkraut |
| Devil Goddess | 1955-10-01 | Nora Blakely |
| The Kid from Broken Gun | 1952-08-19 | Gail Kingston |
| The Sun Was Setting | 1951-01-01 | June |
| Where Danger Lives | 1950-11-16 | Woman (uncredited) |
| The Naked Street | 1955-08-01 | |
| Women’s Prison | 1955-02-01 | |
| The Wild One | 1953-12-30 | Betty |
| The Harder They Fall | 1956-05-08 | Girl (uncredited) |
| The Shadow on the Window | 1957-03-06 | Myra (uncredited) |
| Triple Crossed | 1959-02-02 | Millie |
| In Old Amarillo | 1951-05-15 | Bar Girl (uncredited) |
| From Here to Eternity | 1953-08-28 | Jean (uncredited) |