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Barbara Leigh

Barbara Leigh (born Barbara Ann Kish; November 16, 1946) is a former American actress and fashion model. Her breakthrough role came in 1972 with the film Junior Bonner, in which she starred alongside her then-boyfriend Steve McQueen. She became the first model to wear the Vampirella costume on the cover of the original Warren Publishing Vampirella magazine, #67 (March 1975).

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Barbara Leigh

Barbara Leigh

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Birth Name
Barbara Ann Kish
Birthplace
Ringgold, Georgia, U.S.
Born
16 November 1946
Known for
* The Student Nurses
Occupation
Actress, model
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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Barbara Leigh (born Barbara Ann Kish; November 16, 1946) is a former American actress and fashion model. Her breakthrough role came in 1972 with the film Junior Bonner, in which she starred alongside her then-boyfriend Steve McQueen. She became the first model to wear the Vampirella costume on the cover of the original Warren Publishing Vampirella magazine, #67 (March 1975).

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Barbara Leigh (born 1946) is an American actress and model. The actress was born in Ringgold. Languages used include English.

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