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 Broadway actress/soprano Paula Stewart is originally from Chicago andwas christened Dorothy Paula Z��rndorfer. Her father was Dr. WalterZ��rndorfer and her mother, Esther Morris, was in the Ziegfield Folliesand on Broadway in "Lady Be Good" starringFred Astaire. She attended NorthwesternUniversity before deciding on a professional career. She joined thenational touring company of "Brigadoon", then signed on as understudyto Ann Crowley in a production of"Seventeen" at the Broadway Theatre in June 1951. She starred in theGeorge White review "Nice to SeeYou" in 1953 at the Versailles Club. During this run, Paula marriedcomposer Burt Bacharach. He was also heraccompanist and scored arrangements for her night club act. Theydivorced in 1958.On stage in "Born Yesterday" (1956) and "Critic's Choice" (1957), shereplaced Jo Sullivan in "The Three PennyOpera". This paved the way to theFrank Loesser musical revival of "The MostHappy Fella" at the New York City Center 1959. In 1960, she was afeatured player in The Revue "A to Z" starringHermione Gingold and later that yearacted alongside Lucille Ball as her sisterin the Broadway musical "Wildcat" at the Alvin Theatre. In 1961, sheco-starred with George Gobel in the musical"Let It Ride" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. In 1965, she co-starredwith Steve Lawrence in "WhatMakes Sammy Run" directed by Abe Burrows atthe 54th Street Theatre and also starringSteve Lawrence.Paula has performed in over 35 musicals and plays on Broadway andsummer stock around the country. Among her well-known theatricalco-stars are Donald O'Connor in "Little Me",Gordon McRae andHoward Keel in "Carousel", andJack Carter in "Operation MadBall". She appeared with Carter in nightclubs and USO tours, as well.The couple married in Miami Beach Florida in 1961. They had a son,Michael David Carter, who is a real estate agent, before divorcing in1970.Film and TV work for her thrived during the 1960s. Making her bigscreen debut inDiary of a Bachelor (1964),she made only two other films after that. TV appearances included rolesin comedies(My Favorite Martian (1963),The Joey Bishop Show (1961)and Hogan's Heroes (1965)) aswell as dramas(Perry Mason (1957),Route 66 (1960) andThe Big Valley (1965)).Known for having a special zeal for living life to the fullest, Paulahas been flying her own planes since she was 17. In addition toappearing in movies, she has produced and has been a Realtor investingin properties in Beverly Hills, Palm Springs and Malibu. Leasingclients have includedMichael Douglas,Roger Moore,Rex Harrison andWoody Allen, to name a few. As an interiordecorator, her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, GoodHousekeeping and New York Post. Other sidelines and interests includegourmet cooking, auctioneer, linguistics and the breeding of Yorkies.More recently, Paula had a radio show on KCLA-FM that featuresHollywood celebrities and other people with interesting careers.
Bio:
Broadway actress/soprano Paula Stewart is originally from Chicago andwas christened Dorothy Paula Z��rndorfer. Her father was Dr. WalterZ��rndorfer and her mother, Esther Morris, was in the Ziegfield Folliesand on Broadway in "Lady Be Good" starringFred Astaire. She attended NorthwesternUniversity before deciding on a professional career. She joined thenational touring company of "Brigadoon", then signed on as understudyto Ann Crowley in a production of"Seventeen" at the Broadway Theatre in June 1951. She starred in theGeorge White review "Nice to SeeYou" in 1953 at the Versailles Club. During this run, Paula marriedcomposer Burt Bacharach. He was also heraccompanist and scored arrangements for her night club act. Theydivorced in 1958.On stage in "Born Yesterday" (1956) and "Critic's Choice" (1957), shereplaced Jo Sullivan in "The Three PennyOpera". This paved the way to theFrank Loesser musical revival of "The MostHappy Fella" at the New York City Center 1959. In 1960, she was afeatured player in The Revue "A to Z" starringHermione Gingold and later that yearacted alongside Lucille Ball as her sisterin the Broadway musical "Wildcat" at the Alvin Theatre. In 1961, sheco-starred with George Gobel in the musical"Let It Ride" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. In 1965, she co-starredwith Steve Lawrence in "WhatMakes Sammy Run" directed by Abe Burrows atthe 54th Street Theatre and also starringSteve Lawrence.Paula has performed in over 35 musicals and plays on Broadway andsummer stock around the country. Among her well-known theatricalco-stars are Donald O'Connor in "Little Me",Gordon McRae andHoward Keel in "Carousel", andJack Carter in "Operation MadBall". She appeared with Carter in nightclubs and USO tours, as well.The couple married in Miami Beach Florida in 1961. They had a son,Michael David Carter, who is a real estate agent, before divorcing in1970.Film and TV work for her thrived during the 1960s. Making her bigscreen debut inDiary of a Bachelor (1964),she made only two other films after that. TV appearances included rolesin comedies(My Favorite Martian (1963),The Joey Bishop Show (1961)and Hogan's Heroes (1965)) aswell as dramas(Perry Mason (1957),Route 66 (1960) andThe Big Valley (1965)).Known for having a special zeal for living life to the fullest, Paulahas been flying her own planes since she was 17. In addition toappearing in movies, she has produced and has been a Realtor investingin properties in Beverly Hills, Palm Springs and Malibu. Leasingclients have includedMichael Douglas,Roger Moore,Rex Harrison andWoody Allen, to name a few. As an interiordecorator, her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, GoodHousekeeping and New York Post. Other sidelines and interests includegourmet cooking, auctioneer, linguistics and the breeding of Yorkies.More recently, Paula had a radio show on KCLA-FM that featuresHollywood celebrities and other people with interesting careers.
Tivia:
Has a pilot's license.Mother, with Jack Carter, of son Michael Carter.Her soon-to-be mother-in-law, Irma Bacharach, warned Stewart against marrying her son, calling him "not really marriage material". Irma was proved right and the marriage ended, at least in part, due to Bacharach's infidelities.Ex-daughter-in-law of Bert Bacharach and Irma Bacharach. |
| Name: |
Paula Stewart |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Last update: |
2024-07-03 05:10:31 |
| Biography: |
Broadway actress/soprano Paula Stewart is originally from Chicago andwas christened Dorothy Paula Z��rndorfer. Her father was Dr. WalterZ��rndorfer and her mother, Esther Morris, was in the Ziegfield Folliesand on Broadway in \"Lady Be Good\" st |
| Trivia: |
Has a pilot's license.Mother, with Jack Carter, of son Michael Carter.Her soon-to-be mother-in-law, Irma Bacharach, warned Stewart against marrying her son, calling him "not really marriage material". Irma was proved right and the marriage ended, at least in part, due to Bacharach's infidelities.Ex-daughter-in-law of Bert Bacharach and Irma Bacharach. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
Active on Broadway in the following productions:
Seventeen (1951). Musical comedy.
The Most Happy Fella (1959). Musical comedy (revival). Book by Frank Loesser (also music and lyrics). Lighting and Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Entire production direct |
| Spouse: |
Jack Carter (March 30, 1961 - January 30, 1970) (divorced, 1 child)Burt Bacharach (December 22, 1953 - 1958) (divorced) |
| Children: |
Michael Chakrin |
| Parents: |
Walter Z��rndorfer
Esther Morris |
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