Sandra Giles was an American actress who is best known for Daddy-O, The Mad Bomber, and Black Gunn. Born Lelia Bernice Giles on July 24, 1932, in Hooker, Oklahoma, she had a notable career in film and television until her death on December 25, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Sandra Giles was married twice, first to Dalton R. Smith from July 29, 1954, until they divorced, and later to Paul Everett Robertson from December 2, 1960, to March 30, 1966. Throughout her early career, she worked as a private secretary while also participating in various beauty contests in Texas, winning titles such as Miss San Antonio and Miss Corpus Christi.
Career Highlights
In addition to her acting career, Giles was involved in real estate sales in the Los Angeles area during the 1990s. She gained attention when she was named “Misa 8-Ball” by the Los Angeles Press Club in December 1957. Her appearances on television were sometimes controversial; for instance, she was removed from “The Tom Duggan Television Show” due to claims about her attire.
Death and Legacy
Sandra Giles passed away on December 25, 2016, in Los Angeles. Her legacy as an actress lives on through her memorable roles in various films and television shows. She remains a notable figure in the entertainment industry for her contributions in the late 1950s and 1970s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lust to Kill | 1958-09-28 | Belle |
| Daddy-O | 1958-03-01 | Jana Ryan |
| Flareup | 1969-11-10 | Nikki |
| Crazy Times | 1981-04-10 | Esther |
| Lost, Lonely and Vicious | 1958-01-01 | Darlene |
| The Mad Bomber | 1973-04-01 | Checkout Girl |
| Black Gunn | 1972-12-20 | Prostitute |
| Ask Any Girl | 1959-08-21 | Abbie (uncredited) |
| Black Spurs | 1965-05-28 | Sadie’s Girl |
| Crisis in Mid-Air | 1979-02-13 | Darlene |
| Are You in the House Alone? | 1978-09-20 | Hostess |
| Sunday in New York | 1963-11-13 | Mona’s Sleeping Roommate (uncredited) |
| Burke’s Law | 1963-09-20 | Brunette |
| Rawhide | 1959-01-09 | Ellie (uncredited) |
| The Odd Couple | 1970-09-24 | Roberta Riggs |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1976-10-03 | |
| Land of the Giants | 1968-09-22 | Dr. Greta Gault |
| Peter Gunn | 1958-09-22 | |
| Land of the Giants | 1968-09-22 | Harem Dancer |
| Burke’s Law | 1963-09-20 | Mrs. Kurtz |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Sixth Woman |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Carmen Willis |