Tanya Roberts, born Victoria Leigh Blum on October 15, 1949, in Manhattan, New York City, was an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She began her career as a model, appearing in TV ads for brands like Excedrin, Ultra Brite, Clairol, and Cool Ray sunglasses.
She studied acting under Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen at the Actors Studio and adopted the stage name Tanya Roberts. Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Julie Rogers in the final season of the television series "Charlie's Angels" (1980-1981).
This role brought her significant attention and led to more prominent roles, including Stacey Sutton in the James Bond film "A View to a Kill" (1985), Kiri in "The Beastmaster" (1982), and the title role in "Sheena: Queen of the Jungle" (1984). She also had a recurring role as Midge Pinciotti on the television series "That '70s Show" (1998-2004).
Full Name | Tanya Roberts |
Other Name | Victoria Leigh Blum |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 15-October-1949 (71 years) |
Birth Location | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Death Time | 04-January-2021 |
Death Location | Los Angeles, California |
In her personal life, Tanya Roberts married Barry Roberts in 1974, and they remained together until his death in 2006. After Barry's passing, she became the partner of Lance O'Brien, who was with her until her death in 2021. She was known for her love of animals and was an animal rights activist.
Her lifestyle was relatively modest despite her success in Hollywood. She lived in the Hollywood Hills, California, and enjoyed the comforts that came with her career, including investments and a beautiful home. Her net worth was estimated at around $10 million.
Tanya Roberts passed away on January 4, 2021, due to sepsis from a urinary tract infection.
Tanya Roberts was 71 years old
Tanya Roberts was born on 15-October-1949
Tanya Roberts was born in New York City, New York, U.S.
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