Anna Nicole (film)
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The Anna Nicole Smith Story (Working Title: Anna Nicole: The Movie) is the title of a biographical movie depicting the life of Anna Nicole Smith
, released on DVD on September 22, 2009.
The film has been released by Nasser Entertainment Group and stars Willa Ford
in the title role. The film's production was described as "fast track" by the film's producer, Joseph Nasser.
and Entertainment Tonight
have paid special attention to the film's progress. On April 26, 2007, ET gave an exclusive sneak peek at the film, showing parts of both Daniel's and Anna's death scenes and exclusive interviews with the cast. The film was released on DVD on September 22, 2009 two years after filming was completed.
Anna Nicole Smith
In 1992 Smith was chosen by Hugh Hefner to appear on the cover of the March issue of Playboy, where she was listed as Vickie Smith, wearing a low-cut evening gown. The centerfold was photographed by Stephen Wayda. Smith said she planned to be "the next Marilyn Monroe". Becoming one of Playboys...
, released on DVD on September 22, 2009.
The film has been released by Nasser Entertainment Group and stars Willa Ford
Willa Ford
Amanda Lee Modano , known professionally as Willa Ford and often as Mandy Modano, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model, television personality and film actress. She released her debut album, Willa Was Here, in 2001...
in the title role. The film's production was described as "fast track" by the film's producer, Joseph Nasser.
Cast
- Willa FordWilla FordAmanda Lee Modano , known professionally as Willa Ford and often as Mandy Modano, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model, television personality and film actress. She released her debut album, Willa Was Here, in 2001...
as Anna Nicole SmithAnna Nicole SmithIn 1992 Smith was chosen by Hugh Hefner to appear on the cover of the March issue of Playboy, where she was listed as Vickie Smith, wearing a low-cut evening gown. The centerfold was photographed by Stephen Wayda. Smith said she planned to be "the next Marilyn Monroe". Becoming one of Playboys... - Patrick Ryan Anderson as Daniel Wayne SmithDaniel Wayne SmithDaniel Wayne Smith was the son of the model and actress Anna Nicole and Billy Smith. He infrequently appeared in his mother's E! Network reality TV show, The Anna Nicole Show...
- Lesli KayLesli KayLesli Kay Coulouris previously Lesli Kay Sterling is an American actress, who is known primarily for her role on the CBS soap As the World Turns.-Career:...
as Ginger - Chris Devlin as Howard K. SternHoward K. SternHoward Kevin Stern is an American attorney, and a former domestic partner of the late Anna Nicole Smith. On September 28, 2006. Stern and Smith exchanged vows in a legally nonbinding ceremony in Nassau, Bahamas...
- Bobby TrendyBobby TrendyBobby Trendy is an interior decorator, designer and television personality. He first achieved notoriety as a series regular on The Anna Nicole Show.-Early life and career:...
as Himself - Richard HerdRichard HerdRichard Herd, Jr. is an American actor in television and film. He is well known in the science fiction community for his role in the 1983 NBC miniseries V and the 1984 sequel V: The Final Battle, as John, the Visitors' Supreme Commander...
as J. Howard MarshallJ. Howard MarshallJames Howard Marshall II was an American business magnate, university professor, attorney, and federal government official... - Lenny Hirsh as Larry BirkheadLarry BirkheadLarry E. Birkhead was a partner of Anna Nicole Smith and is the father of her daughter, Dannielynn. He was in a child custody battle for his daughter until DNA results proved his paternity.-Personal life:...
- Christian Berney as Daniel Wayne Smith - Age 13Daniel Wayne SmithDaniel Wayne Smith was the son of the model and actress Anna Nicole and Billy Smith. He infrequently appeared in his mother's E! Network reality TV show, The Anna Nicole Show...
- Jake ShortJake ShortJake Short is an American teen actor, best known for his role as Nose Noseworthy in the 2009 film Shorts. Short stars as Fletcher Quimby in Disney Channel's comedy series A.N.T. Farm, along with China Anne McClain and Sierra McCormick. He has made appearances on several commercials, including a...
as Daniel Wayne Smith - ChildDaniel Wayne SmithDaniel Wayne Smith was the son of the model and actress Anna Nicole and Billy Smith. He infrequently appeared in his mother's E! Network reality TV show, The Anna Nicole Show...
Media attention
Both InsiderThe Insider (TV series)
The Insider is an American tabloid television news program covering events and celebrities. It debuted on September 13, 2004 as a spinoff of Entertainment Tonight and started as a popular segment that took viewers "behind closed doors" and gave them "inside" information...
and Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
have paid special attention to the film's progress. On April 26, 2007, ET gave an exclusive sneak peek at the film, showing parts of both Daniel's and Anna's death scenes and exclusive interviews with the cast. The film was released on DVD on September 22, 2009 two years after filming was completed.