Welsh-born American model and actress
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Key moments and achievements from Annabel Schofield's life.
Annabel was born
· Los Angeles, California, USA
Career Achievement
At just 16, Annabel Schofield left her hometown of Llanelli, Wales, for London and signed with Take Two modeling agency. She quickly became a fixture on the glamorous 1980s London fashion scene, appearing frequently in Italian Vogue, German Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's & Queen, and landing hundreds of magazine covers.
Career Achievement
At just 16, Annabel Schofield left her hometown of Llanelli, Wales, for London and signed with Take Two modeling agency. She quickly became a fixture on the glamorous 1980s London fashion scene, appearing frequently in Italian Vogue, German Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's & Queen, and landing hundreds of magazine covers.
Career Achievement
Schofield appeared in a widely viewed television commercial for Bugle Boy jeans that became iconic in 1980s American pop culture. The advertisement helped establish her as one of the most recognizable faces in fashion advertising and expanded her fame beyond the fashion magazine world to mainstream television audiences.
Career Achievement
Schofield appeared in a widely viewed television commercial for Bugle Boy jeans that became iconic in 1980s American pop culture. The advertisement helped establish her as one of the most recognizable faces in fashion advertising and expanded her fame beyond the fashion magazine world to mainstream television audiences.
Starred in TV Show
At the height of her modeling career, Schofield transitioned to acting and was cast in 12 episodes of the legendary CBS series Dallas in 1988, playing artist's model Laurel Ellis opposite Larry Hagman's iconic J.R. Ewing character. The role showcased her dramatic abilities and introduced her to a massive television audience worldwide.
Starred in TV Show
At the height of her modeling career, Schofield transitioned to acting and was cast in 12 episodes of the legendary CBS series Dallas in 1988, playing artist's model Laurel Ellis opposite Larry Hagman's iconic J.R. Ewing character. The role showcased her dramatic abilities and introduced her to a massive television audience worldwide.
Career Achievement
Throughout the 1990s, Schofield built a film career with roles in Solar Crisis (1990), Exit in Red (1996), and Midnight Blue (1997). Her film debut had actually come earlier with Blood Tide in 1982, but the 1990s represented her most active period as a film actress following her move to Los Angeles.
Career Achievement
Throughout the 1990s, Schofield built a film career with roles in Solar Crisis (1990), Exit in Red (1996), and Midnight Blue (1997). Her film debut had actually come earlier with Blood Tide in 1982, but the 1990s represented her most active period as a film actress following her move to Los Angeles.
Career Achievement
Schofield transitioned to production work, taking on behind-the-camera roles on major studio films including Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm, the video game adaptation Doom, and the fantasy adventure City of Ember. This shift demonstrated her versatility and deep understanding of the filmmaking process beyond her on-screen talents.
Career Achievement
Schofield transitioned to production work, taking on behind-the-camera roles on major studio films including Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm, the video game adaptation Doom, and the fantasy adventure City of Ember. This shift demonstrated her versatility and deep understanding of the filmmaking process beyond her on-screen talents.
Founded Organization
In 2010, Schofield founded Burbank-based Bella Bene Productions, where she served as executive producer developing commercials, music videos, and fashion projects. The company allowed her to combine her extensive experience in modeling, acting, and production into a single creative enterprise built on her decades of industry knowledge.
Founded Organization
In 2010, Schofield founded Burbank-based Bella Bene Productions, where she served as executive producer developing commercials, music videos, and fashion projects. The company allowed her to combine her extensive experience in modeling, acting, and production into a single creative enterprise built on her decades of industry knowledge.
Published Work
Schofield authored the semi-autobiographical novel The Cherry Alignment, inspired by her experiences as a model and actress in the 1980s entertainment world. The book included a dedication to her late friend and Brothers Grimm colleague Heath Ledger, offering readers an intimate look at the highs and challenges of life in the fashion and film industries.
Published Work
Schofield authored the semi-autobiographical novel The Cherry Alignment, inspired by her experiences as a model and actress in the 1980s entertainment world. The book included a dedication to her late friend and Brothers Grimm colleague Heath Ledger, offering readers an intimate look at the highs and challenges of life in the fashion and film industries.
Annabel Schofield passed away
