Wende Wagner was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Green Hornet,” and “Rio Conchos.” She was born on December 6, 1941, in New London, Connecticut, and passed away on February 26, 1997, in Santa Monica, California.
Personal and Family Life
Wende Wagner had a rich family background with a father who was a former Olympic swimming coach and a mother who was a champion skier. She was married twice, first to Courtney Brown, with whom she had a daughter named Tiffany, and later to James Mitchum, the son of Robert Mitchum. Wende had a close friendship with actress Sharon Tate and was involved in the entertainment industry both as an actress and a stunt double.
Career Highlights
Wende started her career as a model and made her television debut in 1959 on the series “Wagon Train.” She pursued her passion for surfing and traveled the world while working as an underwater stunt double. Notable roles included an Apache girl in “Rio Conchos” and appearances in several 1960s films and TV shows, although she eventually stepped back from the spotlight.
Death and Legacy
Wende Wagner passed away from cancer on February 26, 1997. Though her career was relatively short-lived, she left a mark in the 1960s as a talented actress and stunt performer. Her unique blend of beauty and athleticism made her a memorable part of the television and film landscape of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary’s Baby | 1968-06-12 | Rosemary’s Girl Friend #2 |
| Guns of the Magnificent Seven | 1969-07-14 | Tina |
| Destination Inner Space | 1966-05-01 | Sandra Welles |
| Fury of the Dragon | 1976-10-14 | Lenore Case |
| Out of Sight | 1966-05-12 | Scuba |
| Rio Conchos | 1964-10-28 | Sally |
| A Covenant with Death | 1967-02-15 | Rafaela |
| The Bait | 1973-03-13 | 2nd Victim |
| Le Frelon vert | 2005-01-06 | Leonore “Casey” Case |
| The Green Hornet | 1974-03-21 | Lenore Case |
| The Green Hornet | 1966-09-09 | Leonore “Casey” Case |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | Miss Ellis |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Anona Gilbert |