Ann Turkel

The model and actress currently lives with Samantha, their dog (above) and Olivia. Ann Turkel's ex-husband Richard Harris has passed away after just eight years of marriage, and 20 years of divorce. Turkel was born an Jewish woman in Manhattan and attended classes with Sanford Meisner and Philip Burton by the age 16. Knight Rider Knight's Retreat 1985 The Knight Rider Knight's Retreat 1985 Ann Turkel, Bianca Morgan. Ann Turkel married Hollywood's notorious hellraiser Richard Harris for eight years. After 40 years she tells JAN MOIR the two never did find happiness apart. Richard Harris portrayed the wizard Albus in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone which is also known as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Ann Turkel, who is known around the globe for her achievements in film, television and in business, has had a very interesting and diverse career. Ann, who was born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, has always shown the ability to entertain. At the age of 5 when she first began dance lessons, she took her first steps and studied art throughout her college period. She credits her mother for instilling her passion for art. Ann took classes in acting, dancing as well as voice during her formative years. Ann was a student in The Neighborhood Playhouse and Musical Theatre Academy along with Sandy Meisner, Philip Burton as well as other renowned instructors by the time she turned 16. When she was in high school, Ann began singing along with her classmates and forming an all-rock and roll ensemble. Also, she performed in a season of summer stock theatre at the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in such plays as The Pajama Game" and West Side Story. Ann's appearance together with her group at a fashion event was when Gloria Schiff, editor of Vogue Magazine, discovered Ann. Diana Vreeland ordered Ann to do her first Vogue photo shoot alongside Richard Avedon within one week. Ann was among the United States' most viewed models. She was featured on the cover of leading magazines like Vogue Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and many other magazines. After two years Ann hit the international markets modeling successfully in Europe as well as Japan in the role of face of major cosmetic brands like Max Factor Revlon and Chanel.