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Christina Crawford Wiki Biography

Christina Crawford was born on the 11th June 1939, in Los Angeles, California USA, and is an actress, musician, and a writer, probably best known for her book “Mommy Dearest”, and small roles in such TV series and films as “The Secret Storm” (1968-1970), and “Wild In The Country” (1968), among others.

Have you ever wondered how rich Christina Crawford is, as of mid-2016? According to sources, it has been estimated that the overall size of Christina Crawford`s net worth is $5 million, an amount she accumulated through her successful career in the entertainment industry.

Christina`s parents are unknown, however, she was adopted by famous actress Joan Crawford, becoming one of her five adoptive children. Christine had a troubled relationship with Joan, which she later described in her book. When she was 10, Christine was sent to a boarding school Chadwick School, situated in Palos Verdes, California, alongside other celebrity children, however, Joan cut her out, due to her alleged misbehavior with other children. Afterwards, Christine spent several years at the catholic school Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. After matriculation she became a student at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, and eventually enrolled the at Neighborhood Playhouse in Manhattan, but also eventually graduated with a BA degree from UCLA.

Christina`s career began in the late 1950s, appearing in summer theaters in such productions as “Color on Sundays” (1958), “Dark Of The Moon”(1959), and “At Chrismastime”(1959), among others. She continued successfully into the 1960s, appearing in such productions as “The Moon Is Blue” (1960), and “Splendor In The Grass” (1961), which not only boosted her popularity, but also increased her net worth.

Thanks to her initial success on stage, she started auditioning for screen roles, and she earned her first film role as Ann in the film “Force Of Impulse” (1961), with J. Carroll Naish and Robert Alda in lead roles. The same year, she featured in the film “Wild In The Country” as Monica George, alongside the king of rock & roll, Elvis Presley and Hope Lange in lead roles. During the 1960s, Christina also starred in such films and TV series as “The Secret Storm” (1968-1969), as Joan Borman Kane, and “Faces” (1968). Before she put an end to her acting career in 1972, Christina appeared in several TV series, including “Medical Center” (1970), “Ironside” (1971), and “The Sixth Sense” (1972), which only added further to her net worth.

Following the death of her mother, Christina released a book entitled “Mommy Dearest” (1978), in which she describes her mother`s abusive behavior towards her. The book became a bestseller, and it certainly increased her net worth.

Furthermore, Christina then published four more books, including “Black Widow: A Novel” (1981), “Survivor” (1988), and “Daughters Of The Inquisition: Medieval Madness: Origin and Aftermath” (2003).

After her mother died, Christina retreated from the acting scene, and launched a business career, firstly by starting a bed and breakfast “Seven Springs Farms” in 1994, which ran until 1999. Afterwards, she started Seven Springs Press, through which she released a 20th anniversary edition of her book “Mommy Dearest”. Furthermore, she worked as a special events planner for the Coeur d’Alene Casino, which also added to her net worth.

When it comes to her personal life, Christine is married to Michael Brazzel, and has two marriages behind her. The first was with Harvey Medlinsky whom she met while working as a stage actress; they were married for two years, from 1966 until 1968. His second husband was David Koontz, a film producer; they were married from 1976 until 1982.

She has also been recognized as a philanthropist, starting the non-profit organization Benewah Human Rights Coalition in 2011.

IMDB Wikipedia “Black Widow: A Novel” (1981) “Daughters Of The Inquisition: Medieval Madness: Origin and Aftermath” (2003) “Mommy Dearest” (1978) “Survivor” (1988) $5 million Andrew Ansin California Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Cathy Crawford Chadwick School Christina Crawford Christina Crawford Net Worth Christopher Crawford Cynthia Crawford David Koontz David Koontz (m. 1976–1982) Director Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Harvey Medlinsky Harvey Medlinsky (m. 1966–1968) James Ansin Joan Crawford Michael Brazzel Michael Brazzel (m. 1994–1999) Palos Verdes Phillip Terry producer Sidney D. Ansin Stephanie Ansin Toby Lerner UCLA United States Writer

Christina Crawford Quick Info

Christina Crawford Quotes

• [Interview after the release of Mommie Dearest (1981), 1981] Faye Dunaway’s portrayal was absolutely ludicrous. I’ve read she’s saying that she has been haunted by the ghost of Joan Crawford and after watching her performance, I can see why.

Christina Crawford Important Facts

• Her husband Harvey Medlinsky. Was a stage manager at the theater Christina’s drama classes used.
• Met her husband Harvey Medlinsky while she was attending an acting school.
• Preparing to publish her 5th book, “Daughters of the Inquisition: Medieval Madness-Origin & Aftermath”. [March 2003]
• Currently owns and operates a bed & breakfast in Idaho. She sometimes rents it out to film production crews for motion pictures. [2004]
• Employed as a food manager for an Indian casino near Worley, Idaho. [January 2005]
• Her adopted brother, Christopher Crawford (October 15, 1943 – September 22, 2006) died of cancer. Chris did not take part in the publicity of the “Mommy Dearest” book but largely supported his sister’s account of their controversial childhood.
• Is portrayed by Mara Hobel and Diana Scarwid in Mommie Dearest (1981)
• She is referenced in the song “Joan Crawford” by Blue Öyster Cult.
• When Christina began her acting career, her mother asked her to change her last name so it wouldn’t look like she was using the name to her advantage. Christina refused.
• Ex-stepdaughter of Phillip Terry.
• Stepdaughter of the late Pepsi-Cola Company President & CEO Alfred Steele.
• Neice of actor Hal Le Sueur
• Owns a 150-acre farm in Northern Idaho
• Received her BA degree from UCLA and her Masters Degree in Communication Management from the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California, after which she worked in the corporate communications department at the headquarters of Getty Oil Company where she produced company films and videos, including one on founder, J. Paul Getty.
• Suffered from an ovarian cyst in 1968 while appearing on The Secret Storm (1954). While she was recovering from surgery, her mother, Joan Crawford, 63 years old at the time, temporarily took over Christina’s role as a 28-year-old on the show. Christina wrote in her book “Mommie Dearest” that when she watched her mother’s scenes on the telecast, it was obvious to her that Joan Crawford had been drinking before the taping.
• Has written five books: A fictional novel called ‘Black Widow’, and four non-fiction books, ‘Mommie Dearest’, ‘Survivor’ (the sequel to Mommie Dearest), ‘No Safe Place: the Legacy of Family Violence’ and the upcoming ‘Daughters of the Inquisition’.
• Formed her own publishing company in 1998, Seven Springs Press, to publish the 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘Mommie Dearest’ from the original manuscript.
• Was born to teenage parents; her father was in the Navy at the time. It was later revealed that Christina was adopted by Joan Crawford through a black market baby ring.
• The movie, Mommie Dearest (1981) is based on her best-selling book about her allegedly abused childhood with adoptive mother, Joan Crawford. Faye Dunaway portrayed Joan Crawford. Mara Hobel portrayed Christina as a child, and Diana Scarwid played her as a teenager and young adult.
• Adopted daughter of actress Joan Crawford. Adopted sister of Christopher Crawford, Cynthia Crawford and Cathy Crawford. Niece of actor Hal Le Sueur. Ex-stepdaughter of Phillip Terry. Stepdaughter of the late President & CEO of the Pepsi-Cola Company, Alfred Steele.
• Suffered a major stroke in 1981, from which she has fully recovered.

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