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Grease was originally released in the United States on June 16, 1978, and was an immediate box-office success. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $8,941,717 in 862 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking at number 2 (behind Jaws 2 ) at the box office for the weekend [ 34 ] and with the all-time opening weekend records. [ 35 ]
Michael Tucci as Sonny in ‘Grease’ (Paramount Pictures/Getty Images) Tucci was the second-oldest cast member of Grease . He was 31 when he was cast to play the 18-year-old Sonny.
Annette Charles (née Cardona; March 5, 1948 – August 3, 2011) [1] was an American actress, dancer, and educator best known for her role as Charlene "Cha-Cha" DiGregorio in the 1978 feature film Grease. She made several appearances on television as well.
In 1977, at the age of 33, Channing was cast for the role of high school teenager Betty Rizzo in the hit musical Grease. The film was released in 1978 and her performance earned her the People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Supporting Actress. [16]
The classic 1970s movie-musical is beloved for its starring cast and catchy songs, but most "Grease" fans ... Grease" premiered in 1978 and ... cameo in "Grease." NBCUniversal / Getty Images.
Cover Images Actress Susan Buckner, best known for playing cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 film Grease, has died at age 72. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of ...
She began her career appearing in the original production of the musical Grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedy-drama film Between the Lines. In 1978, Henner was cast in her breakthrough role as Elaine O'Connor Nardo in the ABC/NBC sitcom Taxi , a role she played until 1983 and for which she received five Golden Globe ...
Dinah Manoff (born January 25, 1956) [1] is an American stage, film, and television actress and television director.She is best known for her roles as Carol Weston on Empty Nest, Elaine Lefkowitz on Soap, Marty Maraschino in the film Grease, and Libby Tucker in both the stage and film adaptations of I Ought to Be in Pictures, for which she won a Tony Award.