Koo Stark

Kathleen Dee-Anne Stark (born April 26, 1956, New York City), better known as Koo Stark, is an American film actress, known for her relationship with Prince Andrew.

Early life

Her parents were film producer Wilbur Stark (1912–1995) and New York television host Kathi Norris (1919–2005). She attended a private school in Manhattan, The Hewitt School. She moved to London at the age of 16.

Career

Her first film role was in the seldom seen comedy farce All I Want Is You... and You... and You... (1974), followed by the equally obscure The Adolescents (1975), opposite Anthony Andrews. She had an uncredited role as a bridesmaid in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). However her best known performance is the lead role in the erotic film Emily (1976).[1] The soundtrack of that film included a title song written for the film by Rod McKuen. She starred in Cruel Passion (1977), a film based on the Marquis de Sade's novel Justine.

Around the same time, she played the part of Camie in Star Wars (also 1977); she appeared in two scenes, both of which were cut from the film before its release.[2] The role of Rost in the Doctor Who serial "Attack of the Cybermen" was meant for her but she allegedly had a disagreement with the production team over her fee and was replaced by Sarah Berger.

She appeared in the comedy film Eat the Rich (1987), and then starred in an episode of the sci-fi TV show Red Dwarf (1989). In an alternate universe, Dave Lister is hugely successful, including being married to a gorgeous, titled wife, Lady Sabrina Mulholland-Jjones, played by Stark.

Stark has also worked as a photographer.[3]

Personal life

Koo enjoyed a close relationship with Prince Andrew before his marriage. Following his return from the Falklands War, they split up, but she has said that she considers him 'a good man'.[4][5]

She was then married to Tim Jefferies between 1986 and 1990. She has one daughter, Tatiana (born March 12, 1997) by Warren Walker.[3][6] Stark lives in London and has been a practising Buddhist since 1994. It was reported in the mainstream UK press in late September 2008 that she had been evicted from her home, was on the verge of bankruptcy, and was living in a hotel in west London by the good graces of the hotel management until her financial situation could be resolved.[7]

On February 11, 2011 it was further reported that she had been made bankrupt over her stay at the five-star Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in London's upmarket Knightsbridge in 2008.[8]

Health

In 2002 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, resulting in a mastectomy and chemotherapy.[6] In 2003, she had a second mastectomy. She has founded a cancer awareness agency.

References

  1. ↑ Internet Movie Database, Emily, imdb.com; accessed 19 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Hearn, Marcus (2005). The Cinema of George Lucas. p. 106.
  3. 1 2 "Koo Stark's Photography", fashion-planet.com; retrieved October 7, 2007.
  4. ↑ Koo Stark ends 32-year silence on their relationship to ‘help rebut’ Prince Andrew ‘sex slave’ claims
  5. ↑ "Koo's praise for her daughter's father" The Independent (London), August 18, 1998. Profile, findarticles.com; retrieved October 7, 2007.
  6. 1 2 Helen Weathers (July 5, 2008). "Koo Stark: My battle with breast cancer... and why I'm hiding from the bailiffs". Daily Mail. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
  7. ↑ Rebecca Hardy (October 17, 2008). "Homeless and broke – Koo's Stark life". Daily Mail. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
  8. ↑ Bryony Gordon (February 11, 2011). "Koo Stark: From Royal Romance to the High Court". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
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