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Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch, born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, was an iconic figure in the movie industry in the 1960s and 1970s. She first gained fame for her performance in the film 'Fantastic Voyage' (1966), which led to a long-term contract with 20th Century Fox. Welch’s impactful role in 'One Million Years B.C.' (1966) saw her emerge as a global sex symbol. Her roles ranged from 'Bedazzled' (1967) to 'Bandolero!' (1968) and '100 Rifles' (1969), further expanding her acting footprint. She was praised for her portrayal of strong female characters, which contributed to her unique film persona and positioned her as an icon of her time. Her rise to stardom in the mid-1960s was instrumental in ending Hollywood's vigorous promotion of the blonde bombshell. Additionally, her controversial love scene with Jim Brown in '100 Rifles' made cinematic history due to its portrayal of interracial intimacy. Welch's resolute dedication to her craft extended into her later years, with her final film being 'How to Be a Latin Lover' (2017). Welch passed away on February 15, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the film industry.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Jo Raquel Tejada
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 5, 1940
Occupations: Actress, model
Years Active: 1964-2017
Children: 2
Spouses: James Welch, Patrick Curtis, André Weinfeld, Richie Palmer
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Awards and Nominations Received by Raquel Welch
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Movies Featuring Raquel Welch
The Three Musketeers
Bedazzled
One Million Years B.C.
Fantastic Voyage
Hannie Caulder
100 Rifles
House of Versace
And the Oscar Goes To…
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
Forget About It
Night of 100 Stars III
The Legend of Walks Far Woman
Of Muppets & Men
Night of 100 Stars II
Trouble in Paradise
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye Baby
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Fuzz
Will the Real Mr Sellers…?
The Last of Sheila
Sin
Do Not Disturb
Myra Breckinridge
Lady in Cement
Bandolero!
The Magic Christian
The Prince and the Pauper
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen
Animal
Fathom
Kansas City Bomber
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
The Biggest Bundle of Them All
Flareup
Shoot Loud, Louder… I Don’t Understand
Mickey’s 50
A Swingin’ Summer
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Raquel!
The Oldest Profession
Bluebeard
Salvador Dalí’s Fantastic Dream
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
The Wild Party
The Four Musketeers
What I Did for Love
The Muppets Go Hollywood
A House Is Not a Home
Chairman of the Board
Career Timeline
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1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
Self
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Raquel Welch
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Raquel Welch
1969
100 Rifles
Will the Real Mr Sellers…?
The Magic Christian
Priestess of the Whip
Flareup
Michele
1967
Bedazzled
One Million Years B.C.
Fathom
Fathom Harvill
The Oldest Profession
Nini (segment "La belle époque")
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