Beverly d'Angelo

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by Craig Harris
Best known for her portrayal of the bewildered mother in three National Lampoon Vacation films with Chevy Chase. Beverly D'Angelo continues to balance her schedule as an actress with performances showcasing her talents as a vocalist. She performs every Tuesday at the Lucky Seven Club in Hollywood and every Sunday at Johnny Depp's Viper Room. She explained during a late-1990s interview, "I never had a burning desire to act. I wanted to sing."







A native of Columbus, Ohio, D'Angelo spent her teens in Florence, Italy, where she studied art at the American School. Returning to the United States, she accepted an animator position with Hanna Barbera in Los Angeles. The fast pace, however, left her yearning for smaller pastures.







Relocating to Canada, D'Angelo sharpened her singing skills with performances at folk music coffeehouses and bars. Settling temporarily in Toronto, she began to acquire a solid reputation as a session vocalist. She recalled, "I was one of those doo-wop, doo-wop, girls and I also sang in topless bars."

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