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Carol Alt Biography
Birth Name:
Carol Ann Alt
Birth Place:
Queens, New York, United States
Profession
Model, actor
Fast Facts
- Was a pre-law student when a photographer noticed her waiting tables at a Long Island eatery and got her in touch with modeling agencies
- Appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1982, and in the magazine's first video in 1989
- Began her acting career with roles in Italian films such as My First Forty Years (1987) and Bye Bye Baby (1989)
- Landed her first regular TV role in 1994 with the syndicated action series Thunder in Paradise
- A vocal proponent of eating a raw-food diet, she has released multiple books on the subject
- She also co-founded the all-natural skincare line Raw Essentials in 2008
- Was part of the cast of Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice in 2008
- Has appeared on more than 700 magazine covers
- Supports the Tony Alt Memorial Foundation, which was established in honor of her brother and provides financial support for various children's causes
Relationships
- Tony Alt -- Brother
- Ron Greschner -- Ex-husband
- Anthony Alt -- Father
- Muriel Alt -- Mother
- Anthony Ted Alt -- Nephew
- Michaela-Jane Alt -- Niece
- Monica Anne Alt -- Niece
- Karen Alt Roos -- Sister