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Angel Tompkins (born December 20, 1942)[1][2] is an American actress and model. She appeared in several films and television shows, and is a Golden Globe nominee.[3][4]
Key Information
Career
[edit]Angel Tompkins's performance in the comedy I Love My Wife (1970), resulted in her being nominated for a Golden Globe award.[4] Tompkins was featured in the pictorial "Angel" in the February 1972 edition of Playboy; subsequently, the magazine used her in three more editions, all presumably related to that film promotion.[5]
She appeared in Prime Cut (1972) with Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, and Sissy Spacek[6] and Little Cigars (1973) as a gangster's moll who teams up with a gang of little people. She also appeared with Anthony Quinn in The Don Is Dead (1973), with former child star Jay North in The Teacher (1974), and with Bo Svenson in the action sequel Walking Tall Part 2 (1975). Her later films included The One Man Jury (1978), The Bees (1978), Alligator (1980), The Naked Cage (1986), Dangerously Close (1986), and Murphy's Law (1986), opposite Charles Bronson.
In 1987, Tompkins appeared in the comedy film Amazon Women on the Moon and with Ann-Margret in the film A Tiger's Tale,[7] and made her last film appearances in Relentless (1989) and Crack House (1989). She also works in the commercial voice-over field.
On television, Tompkins appeared in the pilot for Search (1972). The pilot was originally titled Probe, but the title was changed to Search due to a PBS program already having that title. She also appeared in several of the early episodes of Search. She appeared in many guest spots on shows such as The Wild Wild West (1968), Mannix (1967), Dragnet (1969 episode "Forgery: (DR-33)"), Bonanza (1970), Police Woman (1970), Kojak (1977), The Eddie Capra Mysteries (1978), Three's Company (1978),[8] Knight Rider (1983), and Simon & Simon (1981). Tompkins additionally appeared in the episode "Gallery of Fear" on the Canadian sci-fi program The Starlost.
In 1991, Tompkins was elected the national recording secretary of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).[9] She ran unsuccessfully for president of the guild in 1995.[10] In 1996, she received the most votes for the SAG Hollywood Board of Directors.[11] She ran for president again in 1999, changing her name to Angeltompkins so her name would appear first on the ballot, and came in third.[12] In 2000, she proposed that members of SAG's partner union, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, vote to decertify the union and recertify as part of SAG.[11] She came in fourth in the 2001 SAG election, her fifth attempt.[13]
Personal life
[edit]She has been married to television and film writer/comedy rewriter, venture capitalist, Ted Lang since 1985. They have two children: Troy and Channing. Their homes are in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Fallbrook, California.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Hang Your Hat on the Wind | Fran Harper | |
| 1970 | I Love My Wife | Helene Donnelly | |
| 1972 | Prime Cut | Clarabelle | |
| 1973 | Little Cigars | Cleo | |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Ruby Dunne | |
| 1974 | How to Seduce a Woman | Pamela Balsam | |
| 1974 | The Teacher | Diane Marshall | |
| 1975 | Walking Tall Part 2 | Marganne Stilson | |
| 1977 | The Farmer | Betty | |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Kitty | |
| 1978 | The Bees | Sandra Miller | |
| 1980 | Alligator | Newswoman | |
| 1986 | The Naked Cage | Diane | |
| 1986 | Murphy's Law | Jan Murphy | |
| 1986 | Dangerously Close | Ms. Waters | |
| 1987 | A Tiger's Tale | LaVonne | |
| 1989 | Relentless | Carmen | |
| 1989 | Crack House | Mother | |
| 2001 | Extreme Honor | Gladys |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Wild Wild West | Marcia Dennison | Episode: "The Night of the Death-Maker" |
| 1968 | Here Come the Brides | Jenny | Episode: "The Man of the Family" |
| 1969 | Dragnet 1967 | Sarah Phillips | Episode: "Forgery: DR-33" |
| 1969 | Mannix | Barbara Stoner / Sondra Markham | Episode: "A Sleep in the Deep" |
| 1970 | Bonanza | Mrs. Janie Lund | Episode: "The Night Virginia City Died" |
| 1970 | Arnie | Gabrielle | Episode: "Wife vs. Secretary" |
| 1970 | Night Gallery | Lila Bauman | Episode: "Room with a View" |
| 1971 | The Name of the Game | Vickie Ward | Episode: "A Sister from Napoli" |
| 1971 | The F.B.I. | Polly | Episode: "Death Watch" |
| 1971 | O'Hara, U.S. Treasury | Diana | Episode: "Operation: Big Store" |
| 1971 | Love, American Style | Joyce | Episode: "Love and the Groupie" |
| 1971–72 | Ironside | Kerry / Candy Delmar | Episodes: "Love, Peace, Brotherhood and Murder", "Achilles' Heel" |
| 1972 | Probe | Gloria Harding | TV film |
| 1972 | Search | Gloria Harding | Episodes: "The Murrow Disappearance", "The Gold Machine" |
| 1973 | The Starlost | Daphne | Episode: "Gallery of Fear" |
| 1974 | Police Woman | Wanda May Kubelski | Episode: "Anatomy of Two Rapes" |
| 1974 | McCloud | Madge | Episode: "The Concrete Jungle Caper" |
| 1975 | You Lie So Deep, My Love | Jennifer Pierce | TV film |
| 1977 | Kojak | Jocelyn Mayfair | Episode: "Case Without a File" |
| 1977 | Charlie's Angels | Jean Trevor | Episode: "Angels on Horseback" |
| 1978 | Three's Company | Grace Thompson | Episode: "The Fast" |
| 1979 | CHiPs | Billy Wakefield / Laurie Windsor | Episode: "Destruction Derby" |
| 1983 | Knight Rider | Connie Chasen / Nora Rayburn | Episodes: "Nobody Does It Better", "Custom K.I.T.T." |
| 1985 | Knots Landing | Maggie | Episode: "#14 with a Bullet" |
| 1985 | E/R | Bitsy Carmichael | Episode: "Merry Wives of Sheinfeld: Part 2" |
| 1985 | Simon & Simon | Sylvia Finnegan / Bonnie Henderson | Episodes: "Enter the Jaguar", "Down-Home Country Blues" |
| 1985 | General Hospital | Dr. Erna Morris | TV series |
| 1986 | T. J. Hooker | Diane | Episode: "Death Trap" |
| 1987 | The Hitchhiker | Janet O'Mell | Episode: "Homebodies" |
| 1987 | Amazing Stories | Mia | Episode: "Stardust" |
| 1990 | Growing Pains | Natalie | Episode: "Daddy Mike" |
| 2023 | Periphery | Leanne Cross | TV movie (pre-production) |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 28th Golden Globe Awards | Most Promising Newcomer - Female | I Love My Wife | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.csfd.cz/tvurce/4565-angel-tompkins/prehled/
- ^ Turner Classic Movies
- ^ "Angel Tompkins to be star of the week". Los Angeles Times. 1971-01-16.
- ^ a b "Winners & Nominees : New Star Of The Year - Actress (1971)". GoldenGlobes.com. Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "Angel Tompkins". Playboy Magazine. 1972-02-01.
- ^ "Prime Cut (1972)". Turner Classic Movies. Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Film: 'A Tiger's Tale,' Starring Ann-Margret The New York Times
- ^ THREE'S COMPANY FULL EPISODES HD (2018-07-10), Three's Company Full Episodes Season 3 Episode 4 The Fast, retrieved 2018-07-29[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Kupcinet, Irving (1991-11-20). "Kup's Column". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "CHARACTER ACTOR PICKED TO HEAD SCREEN GUILD". Daily News. Los Angeles, Calif. 5 Nov 1995. p. 4.
- ^ a b Armbrust, Roger (Oct 12–18, 2001). "SAG's Angel returns to ballot". Back Stage East. Vol. 42, no. 41.
- ^ Greenhouse, Steven (7 Nov 1999). "In an Upset, Actors Guild Elects Novice As President". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Gilbert elected SAG president, but results may be challenged". Daily Breeze. Torrance, Calif. 4 Nov 2001.
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Early life
Upbringing and family background
Angel Tompkins was born Angeline Bernice Stromberg on December 20, 1942, in Albany, California, a suburban community adjacent to Berkeley.[4][1] She was the daughter of Martin Stromberg, a real estate broker, and Helen Robertson Stromberg.[1] Tompkins spent her early years in Albany, where she later recalled beginning life as a tomboy amid the suburban landscape of mid-20th-century California.[5] Verifiable details on family dynamics or childhood relocations remain limited, with no documented moves during this period that directly shaped her pre-professional interests.[6]Career
Modeling and pre-acting years
Tompkins, born Angeline Bernice Stromberg in Albany, California, on December 20, 1942, initiated her professional career as a model in the Chicago area during the 1960s.[4][7] This early phase followed her high school years and centered on modeling assignments that exploited her notable physical features, including her height, figure, and photogenic qualities, in a Midwestern market then dominated by print and commercial opportunities.[6] The competitive nature of 1960s modeling demanded reliability and adaptability, traits Tompkins cultivated amid frequent auditions and variable workloads typical of regional agencies.[6] Her modeling tenure afforded financial self-sufficiency, enabling independence from family support while building a portfolio that enhanced her professional profile.[5] By the mid-to-late 1960s, this visibility drew attention from entertainment scouts, positioning her for preliminary on-camera tests around 1967–1968 without yet committing to scripted roles.[8] The transition from static modeling poses to dynamic performance required unlearning certain habits, such as occasional lateness ingrained from flexible shoot schedules, underscoring the discipline gap between the fields.[5]Breakthrough in film
Angel Tompkins entered feature films with her debut role as Helene Donnelly in the 1970 comedy I Love My Wife, directed by Mel Stuart, where she portrayed a blonde temptress who intervenes in the marriage of characters played by Elliott Gould and Brenda Vaccaro.[4] [9] The film, released on December 9, 1970, by 20th Century Fox, marked her transition from modeling to acting, capitalizing on her physical appeal in a role emphasizing seduction over complex character development. Building on this exposure, Tompkins appeared in Prime Cut (1972), a crime thriller directed by Michael Ritchie, playing Clarabelle, the wife of a slaughterhouse owner portrayed by Gene Hackman, opposite Lee Marvin as a Chicago enforcer.[10] Released on July 4, 1972, the United Artists production featured her in sequences highlighting glamour amid gritty violence, aligning with the era's demand for visually striking female supporting roles in mid-budget action films produced for drive-in and grindhouse circuits.[4] Her involvement in The Teacher (1974), an independent erotic thriller directed by Hikmet Avedis, positioned her as the lead Diane Marshall, an alluring educator entangled in a relationship with an 18-year-old student played by Jay North.[11] Distributed by General Film, the low-budget film, released in 1974, exemplified the sexploitation genre's focus on titillation, with Tompkins' casting reflecting industry preferences for her physique in narratives prioritizing erotic tension over dramatic substance.[4] These early projects, spanning comedies to exploitation fare, established her screen presence through typecast portrayals of provocative women in commercially oriented B-movies.[9]Television and recurring roles
Tompkins entered television in the late 1960s with guest appearances on series such as Mannix and Dragnet.[12][13] She followed with roles in Westerns like Bonanza (1970, as Janie Whitman) and anthology programs including Night Gallery (1970, as Lila Bauman in the segment "Room with a View").[14][12] Her most prominent television role came in the short-lived NBC adventure series Search (1972–1973), where she portrayed Gloria Harding, a telemetry specialist monitoring agents via advanced surveillance technology in a format featuring rotating field operatives.[1][15] The series, which aired 23 episodes, drew comparisons to espionage programs like Mission: Impossible for its use of gadgets and high-stakes missions, with Tompkins appearing in the pilot (originally titled Probe) and select early installments.[16][17] In the mid-to-late 1970s, Tompkins maintained a steady presence as a guest star in episodic television, often cast in glamorous or supportive parts across genres. Notable appearances included Kojak (season 5, episode 11, 1977), Charlie's Angels (season 2, episode 15, "Angels on Horseback," 1978), Three's Company (season 3, episode 4, "The Fast," 1978), and CHiPs (season 3, episode 11, "Second Chance," 1979).[12] These roles underscored her versatility in prime-time dramas and action series, complementing her film work without leading to long-term contracts beyond Search.[9]Later career and retirement
In the 1980s, Tompkins continued appearing in supporting roles in low-budget films, including Alligator (1980), where she played a minor character in the horror-comedy about a sewer-dwelling reptile, and Murphy's Law (1986), portraying a stripper divorcing the lead character played by Charles Bronson. She also took on roles in exploitation films such as The Naked Cage (1986) and Dangerously Close (1986), reflecting a shift toward B-movies amid declining opportunities for leading parts in mainstream productions. Television work persisted with guest appearances on series like Knight Rider, Simon & Simon, and Three's Company, often in episodic formats that utilized her established screen presence without demanding star billing.[18] By the late 1980s and into the 1990s, her film output diminished, with credits including Relentless (1989), an action thriller, and Crack House (1989), a drama addressing urban drug issues, alongside a small role in A Tiger's Tale (1987). These sporadic appearances aligned with industry trends favoring younger talent and the natural tapering of roles for actresses in their forties and fifties, though Tompkins maintained visibility through such projects rather than pursuing high-profile comebacks. No major television or film commitments are recorded after the early 1990s, indicating a gradual reduction in on-screen work.[7] Tompkins' final credited acting role came in 2001 with Extreme Honor, a direct-to-video action film where she appeared as Gladys, marking the end of her on-camera appearances after over three decades in the industry.[7] As of 2025, at age 82, she has no documented recent projects and is considered retired from acting, having transitioned away from regular pursuits without public announcements of formal withdrawal, consistent with many performers of her era opting for self-directed exits amid age-related casting limitations.[4]Personal life
Marriages and family
Angel Tompkins is married to Ted Lang, a screenwriter and television writer.[19][6] The couple have two children.[19] Their son Troy is one of the children.[1] No prior marriages are documented in available records.[20]Reception and legacy
Achievements and nominations
Tompkins earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress at the 28th ceremony held on February 5, 1971, for her supporting role as the mistress of the lead character played by Elliott Gould in the romantic comedy I Love My Wife (1970).[2] [6] This accolade, conferred by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, marked her primary industry recognition and reflected early acclaim for her transition from modeling to film acting, where her performance drew comparisons to emerging starlets for its visual appeal and comedic timing.[6] The nomination contributed to heightened visibility, facilitating subsequent roles in feature films like The Teacher (1974) and television appearances, though she did not secure a win. No additional major awards or nominations from peer-voted bodies such as the Academy Awards or Emmy Awards are documented in her filmography.[2]Critical assessments and controversies
Tompkins' career has elicited critiques centered on her typecasting in low-budget B-films and exploitation genres, which some observers contend restricted her range to roles emphasizing physical allure over substantive character development. During the 1970s, she starred in pictures like Little Cigars (1973), a blaxploitation vehicle with modest production values, and The Teacher (1974), an independent feature exploring taboo teacher-student dynamics that aligned with the era's drive-in fare. Such selections reflected broader industry patterns, where aspiring female performers often encountered scant alternatives to sensuality-driven narratives amid male-dominated casting.[5] Counterarguments emphasize Tompkins' competent delivery in more ambitious efforts, notably Prime Cut (1972), where her portrayal of a bordello operative showcased poised sensuality and resilience amid graphic violence and mob intrigue. Reviewers praised the film's eccentric satire, crediting her contributions to its memorable interpersonal tensions, including a sultry edge that complemented leads Lee Marvin and Gene Hackman without relying on overwrought dramatics.[21][22] Her physicality suited the role's demands for toughness, prioritizing instinctive appeal over method-influenced introspection, which aligned with director Michael Ritchie's stylistic preferences.[23] Film-specific debates, such as the stylized brutality in Prime Cut, have focused on narrative excess rather than Tompkins' involvement, with her agency in selecting provocative projects underscoring deliberate career navigation over passive entrapment. She reportedly rebuffed post-production Playboy offers to safeguard her standing, signaling strategic autonomy in an exploitative landscape.[5] Absent documented personal scandals, assessments remain tied to professional output, where her endurance in niche cinema evinces resilience amid typecasting pressures.[24]Filmography
Films
- 1972: Prime Cut – Clarabelle[4][7]
- 1973: Little Cigars – Cleo (or Sadie)[4][25]
- 1973: The Don Is Dead – Ruby[4][7]
- 1974: The Teacher – Diane Marshall[4][7]
- 1975: The Farmer – Betty McCobb[7][4]
- 1978: The Bees – Sandra Miller[4][9][25]
- 1980: Alligator – Newswoman[4][7][25]
- 1986: Murphy's Law – Jan Murphy[4][9]
- 1986: The Naked Cage – Diane[7][25]
- 1989: Relentless – Carmen[9]
- 1989: Crack House – Mother[4][9]
- 2001: Extreme Honor – Gladys[7]