Tanya Roberts was an American model, actress, and producer. She made her name as an actress by working hard.
As of 2024, Tanya Roberts' net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
Net Worth | $10 million |
Given Name | Victoria Leigh Blum |
Famous Name | Tanya Roberts |
Source(s) of Fame | Actress and Model |
Date of Birth | October 15, 1955 |
Place of Birth | Bronx, New York USA |
Age At Death | 65 |
Date of Death | January 4, 2021 |
Cause of Death | Urinary Tract Infection |
Height | 5'8" |
Relationships | Widowed, Barry Roberts, |
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Tanya Roberts was born in Bronx, New York on the 15th of October, 1955. Her parents named her Victoria Leigh Blum. Her father’s name was Oscar Blum and he was a salesman. Her mother’s name was Dorothy Smith. Tanya’s father was Jewish while her mother was Irish. Her parents separated when she was in high school. She also has a sister, her name is Barbara.
At the age of 15, Tanya withdrew from her school to pursue her modeling career. She moved to New York. She decided to marry her boyfriend there. Her marriage was nullified by her mother saying that it was not right for her.
Tanya Roberts began her career as a model. She studied acting in Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen in New York. She modeled for Ultra Brite, Coolray sunglasses, and Clairol. As a performing artist, she worked in several off-Broadway productions including Antigone, Picnic, A View From a Bridge, The Hydes of March, and Sextette. She moved to Hollywood in 1977 and began her on-screen acting career.
In 1980, she played the prominent role of Julie Rogers in Charlie’s Angels. It was the fifth season of that show which later ended in 1981. She then appeared in The Beast Master (1982) and Sheena (1984).
Tanya Roberts rose to fame by her role of the “bond girl”, Stacey Sutton in the James Bond movie A View to a Kill in 1985. She played the role against Roger Moore. and Sheena.
In the early 1990’s she appeared in Sanctum (1991) and Sins of Desire (1993). In 1998, she appeared in The 70’s Show. She played the role of Midge Pinciotti in that show but she had to leave the show in 2001 because of the poor health condition of her husband.
Tanya Roberts took off from her acting career in 2005.
Tanya Roberts was also a dancer. She was an Arthur Murray dance instructor and taught Latin dances.
Tanya Roberts got married to an anonymous guy in her teens. Her marriage was not approved by her mother.
In 1974, Tanya met Barry Roberts. At that time Barry was studying Psychology and Tanya was giving her auditions. Tanya made an offer of marriage to him in a subway station. They married each other and remained together till the death of Barry on the 15th of June 2006.
After Barry’s death, Tanya Roberts started dating Lance O’Brien. She was romantically involved in this relationship till her death.
Tanya Roberts liked to play golf. Although she began playing golf late in her life and turned out to be a good player. She played in tournaments for the Arthritis Foundation and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Tanya Roberts was very active on social media during the COVID 19 pandemic. She arranged live chats with her fans through Zoom. She was in a constant connection with her fans all over the world.
Tanya Roberts was an American model and actress. She worked hard and made an eternal place in the hearts of her fans. After 10 days of hospitalization in Los Angeles, she died on the 4thof January 2021 due to a urinary tract infection that spread to her organs. May her soul rest in peace.
Tanya Roberts has sometimes been associated with other Actors such as Masaaki Kurihara, Aarthi Agarwal, Guy Ecker, Thomas Ian Griffith, Willard E Pugh, David Caves, Patti Deutsch, Kim Yeo Jin, and Kimber Riddle.