Paula Prentiss

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Age86

Full NamePaula Ragusa

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The divine Paula Prentiss was a beloved figure in the film industry of the 1960s. Discovered by a talent scout at Northwestern University in 1958, she was quickly signed by Metro Goldwyn Mayer and was soon seen in comedic performances alongside Jim Hutton. Her distinct voice inflections and her captivating brunette looks captivated audiences everywhere, allowing her to shine in both comedic and dramatic roles. Despite her fame, she was not attracted to the Hollywood scene and often took time away from the industry to focus on motherhood and her own health. However, she was always welcomed with open arms whenever she made a comeback. Her marriage to the actor and director Richard Benjamin also birthed two children, Ross Benjamin and Prentiss Benjamin. Truly, Paula Prentiss was a goddess of the silver screen.

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The illustrious Prentiss dynasty has been a mainstay of show business for generations. It all began in 1958 when talent scout discovered Paula Prentiss at Northwestern University, signing her to Metro Goldwyn Mayer and launching her career in a string of comedies. Her funny voice inflections, free acting style and brunette good looks established her as a leading lady of the screwball type, although she was also very good in dramatic roles. Her success was followed by her husband, Richard Benjamin, who co-starred with her in the cult TV series He & She (1967), and won the starring role in the screen adaptation of Philip Roth's best-seller, Goodbye, Columbus (1969). Their son Ross Benjamin is an actor and assistant director, known for Heels (2021), Harry's Law (2011) and Tracey Takes On... (1996). Sadly, the matriarch of the Prentiss Dynasty, Paula, passed away in 2010, but her legacy continues to live on.