Quick Facts
Born:
1931-06-08
Birthplace:
Berlin, Germany
Credits:
81 Total Roles
Dana Wynter
Acting
The MovieWise Take
"Dana Wynter was the quintessential master of the icy, elegant stare, turning paranoia into an art form in *Invasion of the Body Snatchers*. She remains the gold standard for mid-century poise, effortlessly balancing high-stakes suspense with a cool, aristocratic grace that few modern stars can replicate."
Biography
Dana Wynter (8 June 1931 – 5 May 2011) was a German-born British actress, who was brought up in England and Southern Africa. She appeared in film and television for more than forty years beginning in the 1950s, most notably in the original version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
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Known For
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Becky Driscoll
Airport
Cindy Bakersfeld
Magnum, P.I.
Olivia Ross
Magnum, P.I.
Velma Troubshaw
Get Smart
Ann Cameron
The Love Boat
Lilian Smith
The Love Boat
Margo Beacham
The Crimson Pirate
La Signorita
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Return of Ironside MOVIE | Katherine Dacier |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics MOVIE | Becky Driscoll - (archive footage) |
| 1982 | The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana MOVIE | Queen Elizabeth II |
| 1981 | Aloha Paradise TV | Self |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I. TV | Olivia Ross |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I. TV | Velma Troubshaw |
| 1980 | M Station: Hawaii MOVIE | Maggie Michaels |
| 1980 | Tenspeed and Brown Shoe TV | Self |
| 1979 | Hart to Hart TV | Self |
| 1979 | Backstairs at the White House TV | Mrs. Colgate |