Camille Keaton
Encyclopedia
Camille Keaton is an American
actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1978 film I Spit on Your Grave
.
and is a grand-niece of Buster Keaton
. She attended Eudora Middle School, Eudora
, Arkansas, until 1960 when her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia
.
In 1969, she was involved in a major car accident that left her with facial scarring.
. Her debut role was in 1972 playing the role of Solange in Massimo Dallamano's movie of the giallo
genre entitled What Have You Done to Solange?
Though a small role, her delicate and fragile physique got immediate attention. Robert Marcucci says of her role as Solange, "She truly steals every scene she's in, simply drifting in and out of each of her scenes, her face and mannerisms mysterious and alluring."
In November 1972, Keaton was a Playmen
centerfold. In September 1974, she was on the cover of Playmen
. She won the Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley Best Actress award for her performance in I Spit on Your Grave at the 1978 Catalonian International Film Festival in Spain
.
, the director of I Spit on Your Grave, and was the last wife of film producer Sidney Luft
. Zarchi and Keaton divorced in 1982, and she and Sidney Luft were married March 20, 1993 until Luft's death on September 15, 2005. She is the former stepmother of Lorna Luft
and Joey Luft.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1978 film I Spit on Your Grave
I Spit On Your Grave
Day of the Woman is a 1978 controversial rape revenge film. The film received a limited release, with a wider release in 1980. Prominent film critics condemned the film for its graphic violence and lengthy depictions of gang rape, and the motion picture remains controversial to this day...
.
Early years
Keaton was born in Pine Bluff, ArkansasPine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff is the largest city and county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. It is also the principal city of the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff, Arkansas Combined Statistical Area...
and is a grand-niece of Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".Keaton was recognized as the...
. She attended Eudora Middle School, Eudora
Eudora
Eudora may refer to:Places*Eudora, Arkansas, a city*Eudora, Kansas, a city*Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas*Eudora, Mississippi, an unincorporated community*Eudora, Missouri, an unincorporated community*217 Eudora, an asteroidOther...
, Arkansas, until 1960 when her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
In 1969, she was involved in a major car accident that left her with facial scarring.
Career
Keaton once worked as a hostess for AmtrakAmtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
. Her debut role was in 1972 playing the role of Solange in Massimo Dallamano's movie of the giallo
Giallo
Giallo is an Italian 20th century genre of literature and film, which in Italian indicates crime fiction and mystery. In the English language it refers to a genre similar to the French fantastique genre and includes elements of horror fiction and eroticism...
genre entitled What Have You Done to Solange?
What Have You Done to Solange?
What Have You Done to Solange? is a 1972 giallo film directed by Massimo Dallamano. The film was based on the Edgar Wallace mystery novel The Clue of the New Pin. It was shot on location in London, England over the course of six weeks in the fall of 1971...
Though a small role, her delicate and fragile physique got immediate attention. Robert Marcucci says of her role as Solange, "She truly steals every scene she's in, simply drifting in and out of each of her scenes, her face and mannerisms mysterious and alluring."
In November 1972, Keaton was a Playmen
Playmen
Playmen was an Italian adult entertainment magazine. It was founded in 1967 by a mother of three, Adelina Tattilo, reaching fame as Italy's Playboy magazine....
centerfold. In September 1974, she was on the cover of Playmen
Playmen
Playmen was an Italian adult entertainment magazine. It was founded in 1967 by a mother of three, Adelina Tattilo, reaching fame as Italy's Playboy magazine....
. She won the Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley Best Actress award for her performance in I Spit on Your Grave at the 1978 Catalonian International Film Festival in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Personal life
Keaton was married to Meir ZarchiMeir Zarchi
Meir Zarchi pronounced 'Zarki,' is a film director.He was the director of I Spit On Your Grave aka Day of the Woman , which starred Camille Keaton, to whom he was married. He also directed, produced and wrote Don't Mess with My Sister! .-References:* Art Ettinger, "Day of Meir Zarchi," Ultra...
, the director of I Spit on Your Grave, and was the last wife of film producer Sidney Luft
Sidney Luft
Sidney Luft was an American show business figure best known as the third husband of iconic American actress and singer Judy Garland.-Early life:...
. Zarchi and Keaton divorced in 1982, and she and Sidney Luft were married March 20, 1993 until Luft's death on September 15, 2005. She is the former stepmother of Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer. She is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and Sid Luft, and the half-sister of singer and actress Liza Minnelli.-Biography:...
and Joey Luft.
See also
- Meir ZarchiMeir ZarchiMeir Zarchi pronounced 'Zarki,' is a film director.He was the director of I Spit On Your Grave aka Day of the Woman , which starred Camille Keaton, to whom he was married. He also directed, produced and wrote Don't Mess with My Sister! .-References:* Art Ettinger, "Day of Meir Zarchi," Ultra...
- Sidney LuftSidney LuftSidney Luft was an American show business figure best known as the third husband of iconic American actress and singer Judy Garland.-Early life:...
- Buster KeatonBuster KeatonJoseph Frank "Buster" Keaton was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".Keaton was recognized as the...
- Harry Keaton
- Joe KeatonJoe KeatonJoe Keaton was an American vaudeville performer and silent film actor. He was the father of actor Buster Keaton.-Information:...
- Myra KeatonMyra KeatonMyra Keaton was an American vaudeville performer and film actress. She was the mother of actor Buster Keaton.-Information:...
- Louise Keaton