Ellen Michaels(I)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Buxom, shapely and sultry brunette stunner Ellen Michaels was born on
February 12, 1953 in Queens, New York City. Her father was a top model
in Chicago, a professional wrestler, and a former Mr. America at the
San Diego Exposition in California. Michaels was studying for a college
degree in elementary education and working a part-time summer break job
as a receptionist when she was discovered by "Playboy" magazine.
Michaels was the Playmate of the Month in the March, 1972 issue of
"Playboy." In the wake of her Playmate stint Ellen went on to become
one of the top New York models of the 70s: She appeared in print ads
for such products as Diet Pepsi, Runrico Rum, Volkswagon Roka, White
Step Toothpaste, Sugar Free Dr. Pepper, Schaeffer Beer, and both Kodak
and Polaroid cameras, was the cover model on albums by Eric Clapton,
Barrabas, and the Salsoul Orchestra (she was also the poster girl for
this latter group), and not only was featured on the cover photos of
several romance novels (she's the lovely lady on the cover of the novel
"Where Love Has Gone" by Harold Robbins), but also was the model for
the cover paintings of numerous romance novels. Moreover, Michaels was
a frequent guest at the famous discotheque Studio 54 at the height of
the 70s disco craze. She has small parts in the low-budget movies
"Checkmate" and "Death Mask." Ellen has done charity work with the
disabled and senior citizens. In addition, Michaels ran a volunteer
program for the blind for many years. Ellen Michaels now works as a
nature and wildlife photographer who specializes in photos of the
birds, insects, landscapes and butterflies of Central Park in New York
City.