Age, Biography and Wiki
Brenda Buell Vaccaro, born on November 18, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian-American parents Christine M. and Mario A. Vaccaro, is a celebrated actress. She moved to Dallas, Texas, where her parents founded Mario's Restaurant in 1943. Vaccaro was raised in Dallas and later returned to New York City to pursue her acting career. As of 2025, she is 85 years old.
| Occupation | Stage Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 18 November 1939 |
| Age | 85 Years |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Brenda Vaccaro stands at 5'5" (165 cm) and weighs approximately 116 lbs (52 kg). Her hair color is blonde, and her eye color is dark brown.
| Height | 165 cm |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Vaccaro has been married several times: to Martin Fried (1965-1970), William Bishop (1977-1978), and Charles Cannizzaro (1981-1982). She is currently married to Guy Hector, whom she married in 1986. Notably, she was in a relationship with Michael Douglas from 1971 to 1976.
Pavia and Mario A. Vaccaro, a restaurateur. She was raised in Dallas, Texas, where her parents, in 1943, founded Mario's Restaurant, and where she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.
Her television credits include the title role in the 1976 series Sara, a number of television movies, and a regular role in the short-lived 1984 series Paper Dolls, in addition to guest appearances on Banacek, The Fugitive, The Defenders, Coronet Blue, The Name of the Game, Marcus Welby, M.D., McCloud, The Streets of San Francisco, The Love Boat, St. Elsewhere, Murder, She Wrote, The Golden Girls, Columbo, Touched by an Angel, Friends (as the mother of Matt LeBlanc's "Joey"), The King of Queens, and Nip/Tuck. She was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and won for Best Supporting Actress in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music for The Shape of Things in 1974.
She supplied the voice for Johnny Bravo's mother Bunny Bravo in the animated cartoon series. She was the first voice of Jay's (Jon Lovitz)'s ex-wife Ardeth on The Critic. She made an appearance on The Smurfs as Scruple, an apprentice of Gargamel, opposite Paul Winchell.
She entered a nearly seven-year relationship with Summertree co-star Michael Douglas in 1971. She guest-starred in two episodes of The Streets of San Francisco, the TV crime drama in which Douglas co-starred from 1972 to 1977.
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| Husband | Martin Fried (m. 1965-1970) William Bishop (m. 1977-1978) Charles Cannizzaro (m. 1981-1982) Guy Hector (m. 1986) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Brenda Vaccaro's net worth is estimated to be $4 million. Her earnings primarily stem from her extensive career in film, television, and theater.
Career, Business and Investments
Brenda Vaccaro has had a diverse and successful career:
- Early Career: She began her acting journey at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre and made her Broadway debut in 1961 with the play Everybody Loves Opal, for which she won a Theatre World Award.
- Film and Television: Vaccaro's notable roles include films like Midnight Cowboy, Capricorn One, and Supergirl, as well as television series Sara and Paper Dolls. She has also provided voice work for series like The Smurfs, The Critic, and Johnny Bravo.
- Awards and Nominations: She has won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1976 and a Primetime Emmy Award. Vaccaro has also been nominated for an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards.
Brenda Buell Vaccaro (born November 18, 1939) is an American stage, film and television actress. In a career spanning over half a century, she received one Academy Award nomination, three Golden Globe Award nominations (winning one), four Primetime Emmy Award nominations (winning one), and three Tony Award nominations.
Social Network
Brenda Vaccaro is active on social media platforms, with an official Instagram account (@officialbrendavaccaro) where she shares updates with her followers.
Education
Vaccaro completed her high school education at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas. She then attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City, where she studied acting under Sanford Meisner.
At 17, she returned to New York City to study acting under the guidance of Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, and made her Broadway debut in the short-lived 1961 comedy Everybody Loves Opal, for which she won a Theatre World Award.
