Stella Stevens

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Characters played by Stella Stevens

Linda Rogo — The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

Mike's wife, former prostitute dealing with seasickness

Stella Purdy — The Nutty Professor (1963)

A student pursued by Professor Julius F. Kelp after he adopts the Buddy Love identity. Although she is initially resentful of Buddy's arrogance, she becomes attracted to him, later recognizes that she prefers Kelp's genuine self, and kisses him before joining him in an elopement.

Dollye Daly — The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)

A redheaded woman who meets Tom and Eddie at an arcade. She serves as a catalyst for Tom's matchmaking efforts and eventually finds romance with Norman.

Gail Hendricks — The Silencers (1966)

Skilled ICE operative and Helm's trusted partner in field operations.

Hildy — The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)

Hildy is a prostitute in the Dead Dog saloon who develops a warm, playful relationship with Cable Hogue. After townspeople force her to leave, she stays with Cable at Cable Springs for three weeks before departing for San Francisco. Later prosperous, she returns and invites Cable to travel with her.

Amelia Crusoe — The Manitou (1978)

Amelia is a former psychic whom Harry consults when Karen's condition appears to involve black magic. Working with MacArthur and Mrs. Karmann, she visits Karen's home and participates in a seance intended to draw out the spirit attacking Karen, helping establish the supernatural nature of the threat.

Ellen Hardy — The Mad Room (1969)

Ellen is a live-in assistant to Mrs. Armstrong and the older sister of George and Mandy. She brings them home from an institution, hides their history, and covers up Mrs. Armstrong's death. As evidence and suspicion mount, she becomes increasingly unstable; the ending reveals that she murdered her parents.

Dragon Lady — Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)

Ruthless Hong Kong drug lord running an underground casino empire.

Yvonne Kellerman — Stand Up and Be Counted (1972)

Initially portrayed as a trophy wife, she becomes inspired by the movement to change her perspective, rejecting being treated as a sex object and second-class citizen.

Robin Gantner — Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962)

Robin Gantner is a club singer involved in a love triangle with Ross Carpenter and Laurel Dodge. She is described as childish and insensitive, contrasting with Laurel's sweeter manner. Her relationship with Ross becomes part of his final romantic choice after Laurel's hidden identity and sacrifice come to light.

Fran Sibley — Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure (1995)

Likely a witness or associate in the trial, connected to the victims.

Cicily — Illicit Dreams (1994)

Friend or associate within the first film's social and professional network.

Career Overview

Stella Stevens has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently The Dukes of Hazzard Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Poseidon Adventure, The Nutty Professor, Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
115
Birth Date
1938-10-01
Birth Place
Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q253553), public domain (CC0).