Angela Aames
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Angela Aames was an American actress known for her buxom blonde bombshell image.
. She acted in high school and attended the University of South Dakota
before coming to Hollywood in 1978. She trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and Harvey Lembeck
's Comedy Workshop.
in the adult film Fairy Tales (1979). The same year, she played Linda "Boom-Boom" Bangs in the movie H.O.T.S.
(1979).
Aames made her mark in Hollywood during the late 1970s and 1980s while appearing in comedies and exploitation films. Most of these appearances were bit part
s.
Her film roles included Scarface
(1983), Bachelor Party (1984), Basic Training
(1985), and Chopping Mall
(1986). She did guest appearances on several television shows, including Cheers
(1982), and Night Court
(1984).
In 1983, she appeared on Cinemax
's Likely Stories, playing an 80 feet (24.4 m) giantess.
Aames was given one of the lead supporting roles in the 1983 fantasy adventure The Lost Empire
, directed by Jim Wynorski
. As Heather, Aames was able to show her range of skills as an actor and comedienne, and even as action heroine in a memorable prison fight with Angelique Pettyjohn
.
In the opening credits of Bachelor Party (1984), Aames appears in a photography studio as a buxom mother with a deep cleavage having baby pictures taken with her child, along with the bachelors.
She appeared in a recurring role as Penny, a fitness instructor, on The Dom DeLuise Show (1987).
She was found dead at a friend's home in West Hills in the San Fernando Valley
on November 27, 1988. The coroner later ruled that her death was a result of a deterioration of the heart muscle, probably caused by a virus
.
Early years
Aames was born in Pierre, South DakotaPierre, South Dakota
Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont...
. She acted in high school and attended the University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota ', the state’s oldest university, was founded in 1862 and classes began in 1882. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States, USD is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its current...
before coming to Hollywood in 1978. She trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and Harvey Lembeck
Harvey Lembeck
Harvey Lembeck was an American comedic actor best remembered for his role as Cpl. Rocco Barbella on The Phil Silvers Show in the late 1950s, and as the stumbling, overconfident outlaw biker Eric Von Zipper in the beach party movie series during the 1960s...
's Comedy Workshop.
Career
Angela Aames's first film role was as Little Bo PeepLittle Bo Peep
"Little Bo Peep" or "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep" is a popular English language nursery rhyme. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 6487.-Lyrics:As with most products of oral tradition, there are many variations to the rhyme...
in the adult film Fairy Tales (1979). The same year, she played Linda "Boom-Boom" Bangs in the movie H.O.T.S.
H.O.T.S.
H.O.T.S. is a 1979 sex comedy about a sorority named H.O.T.S. The film stars three Playboy Playmates-- Susan Kiger , Pamela Bryant and Sandy Johnson -- as well as former Miss USA of 1972, Lindsay Bloom, sexploitation actress Angela Aames and B-movie veteran Lisa London...
(1979).
Aames made her mark in Hollywood during the late 1970s and 1980s while appearing in comedies and exploitation films. Most of these appearances were bit part
Bit part
A bit part is a supporting acting role with at least one line of dialogue . In British television, bit parts are referred to as under sixes...
s.
Her film roles included Scarface
Scarface (1983 film)
Scarface is a 1983 American epic crime drama movie directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, produced by Martin Bregman and starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana...
(1983), Bachelor Party (1984), Basic Training
Basic Training (1985 film)
Basic Training is a 1985 sex comedy film by Andrew Sugerman. It is often considered to be one of the worst films of 1985.-Plot:...
(1985), and Chopping Mall
Chopping Mall
Chopping Mall is an American horror/science fiction film, produced by Julie Corman and originally released on March 21, 1986 under the title Killbots....
(1986). She did guest appearances on several television shows, including Cheers
Cheers
Cheers is an American situation comedy television series that ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993. It was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television for NBC, and was created by the team of James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles...
(1982), and Night Court
Night Court
Night Court is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984, to May 20, 1992. The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan court, presided over by the young, unorthodox Judge Harold T. "Harry" Stone...
(1984).
In 1983, she appeared on Cinemax
Cinemax
Cinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...
's Likely Stories, playing an 80 feet (24.4 m) giantess.
Aames was given one of the lead supporting roles in the 1983 fantasy adventure The Lost Empire
The Lost Empire (1983 film)
The Lost Empire is a 1983 fantasy adventure film directed by Jim Wynorski. It stars Melanie Vincz, Raven De La Croix, Angela Aames and Angus Scrimm-External links:* at Bad Movie Planet* at And you call yourself a scientist!...
, directed by Jim Wynorski
Jim Wynorski
Jim Wynorski is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.-Career:Wynorski has been making B-movies and exploitation movies since the early 1980s. He has directed over 75 feature films. His earliest films were released to the theatrical audience and played in movie theaters...
. As Heather, Aames was able to show her range of skills as an actor and comedienne, and even as action heroine in a memorable prison fight with Angelique Pettyjohn
Angelique Pettyjohn
Angelique Pettyjohn was an American actress and burlesque queen. She is best known in show business for her appearance as the drill thrall Shahna in the Star Trek episode, "The Gamesters of Triskelion".-Biography:...
.
In the opening credits of Bachelor Party (1984), Aames appears in a photography studio as a buxom mother with a deep cleavage having baby pictures taken with her child, along with the bachelors.
She appeared in a recurring role as Penny, a fitness instructor, on The Dom DeLuise Show (1987).
Personal life
Aames was married June 27, 1987.She was found dead at a friend's home in West Hills in the San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley is an urbanized valley located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area of southern California, United States, defined by the dramatic mountains of the Transverse Ranges circling it...
on November 27, 1988. The coroner later ruled that her death was a result of a deterioration of the heart muscle, probably caused by a virus
Virus
A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of organisms. Viruses infect all types of organisms, from animals and plants to bacteria and archaea...
.