Adrienne Jo Barbeau (born June 11, 1945) is an American television, film, character and musical theater actress. A natural brunette, Barbeau came to prominence through her roles as Bea Arthur's divorced daughter, Carol Trainer, in the 1970s sitcom, Maude, and in several early 1980s horror and science fiction films. A sex symbol during that time, her more notable film work includes The Fog, Creepshow and Swamp Thing.
Attended Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, California.
Made her Broadway debut in Fiddler on the Roof (1971) in 1968, where she met another young, up-and-coming actress named Bette Midler. "I guess I adopted some of her enthusiasm and hopefully her street smarts," said Barbeau.
(March 1997) Gave birth to twin boys, Walker and William.
(November 1996) Reported to be pregnant with twins, due in April 1997.
Has son, Cody. Father John Carpenter (I)
Is of French and Armenian ancestry.
Worked as a New York city go-go dancer in a Mafia-run nightclub from 1964-1967 while breaking in on Broadway. She quit after the owner decided to turn the place into a bikini bar.
In 1978, a poster of Adrienne wearing a tight purple corset was a best-seller. The poster's image later served as a cover photo for her autobiography.
Nominated for a 1972 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for her portrayal of bad-girl Rizzo in the original Broadway production of "Grease".
Her roles in Fog, The (1980) and Escape from New York (1981) were written specifically with her in mind.
Was portrayed by Bridget Jones (I) in an episode of the cult TV series "Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988).
Won the prestigious Theater Guild Award for her portrayal of Rizzo in the original Broadway production of "Grease."
Mother is of Armenian ancestry.
Her nude scene in Swamp Thing (1982) was intended only for European release but eventually made its way onto an American DVD of the movie -- until a Texas housewife complained of her sons' inadvertently viewing nudity in a PG-rated movie, at which point the DVD was recalled.
Bust: 34DD.
Sister-in-law of musician and actor Steve Van Zandt.
Returned to NY stage for first time in 34 years to portray Judy Garland in "The Property Known as Garland" written by husband playwright Billy Van Zandt
The winner of the Cannonball Run, The (1981), she also won the heart of her co-start, Burt Reynolds (I), who was then at the height of his popularity.
In her film the "The Fog," the two leads, Adrienne Barbeau and Jamie Lee Curtis, do not appear in any scenes together.
Her role in Halloween (2007), was ultimately cut from the final finished film.
