Beverly D’Angelo has over 60 film credits to her name. She gained much of her recognition for appearing in different “National Lampoon’s Vacation movies over the decades that she has been actively engaged in her profession.
Beverly even got nominated for a Golden Globe Award alongside earning an Emmy Awad nomination. Many people also know her for her roles in movies such as “American History X” and “Hair.” More about her early life, career, and net worth is covered in detail in this post.
Overview of Beverly D’Angelo’s Early Life
Beverly was born in Columbus, Ohio, on November 15, 1951. Her birth name is Beverly Heather D’Angelo and she was raised in an Italian heritage. D’Angelo’s father was a bass player and also a TV station manager. Growing up, D’Angelo was raised alongside her three brothers.
It is also worth mentioning that D’Angelo’s grandfather is the one that designed the Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University. Beverly attended high school in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She then joined the acting world but has also worked as a singer when she was a backup singer for a rockabilly group in Canada.
Details of Beverly D’Angelo’s Career
Regarding D’Angelo’s career, she started out with acting on stage after landing different roles in Broadway productions. A good instance is the 1976 “Rockabye Hamlet” production. D’Angelo then made her television debut in the “Captains and the Kings” in 1976. She then booked a minor role in the 1977 movie “Annie Hall” and her performance opened up more opportunities.
She landed greater opportunities in the following years especially in the late 70s with her acting in movies such as “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Every Which Way But Loose,” etc. Notably, she portrayed singer Patsy Cline in the “Coal Minet’s Daughter” movie. The role earned her a Golden Globe nomination under the category for Best Supporting Actress.
During the same period, D’Angelo went on to win a Country Music Association award for Album of the Year. D’Angelo’s career got another boost in 1983 when she joined the cast of “National Lampoon Vacation.”
Over the next years, Beverly D’Angelo got different roles from playing as an alcoholic mom to an aristocratic to playing prostitute. The late 80s also saw her book roles in movies such as “Cold Front,” “Trading Hearts,” and “High Spirits.”
Talking about her 90s, she enjoyed success with movies such as “The Pope Must Die,” “The Miracle,” and “Pacific Heights.” Beverly then started focusing more on TV work in the early 2000s. She started off with appearing in three episodes of the “Talk to Me” in 2000.
Ideally, her career has revolved around different projects where she felt it suit her character.
Beverly D’Angelo’s Net Worth
For someone of her status, Beverly D’Angelo has managed to attain admirable career success that has also booted her financial status. Using her wealth, she has managed to invest in real estate and live admirably. D’Angelo’s net worth is $20 million.
