Adrienne La Russa


Adrienne La Russa is an American retired actress known for her role as Brooke Hamilton on Days of Our Lives, which she played from 1975 to 1977. Her film career included roles in The [Black Sheep (1968 film)|The Black Sheep], Beatrice Cenci, Keep It in the Family, The [Man Who Fell to Earth (film)|The Man Who Fell to Earth] and Uncle Joe Shannon.
She also made a few guest appearances on television in the late 1970s and early 1980s and she had a supporting role in the 1978 miniseries Centennial. La Russa played Clemma Zendt, the tempestuous daughter of series protagonists Levi and Lucinda Zendt.

Personal life

La Russa was born in New York City, New York, where a childhood friend was fellow future actor Henry Winkler. She graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, on Long Island.
File:Adrienne Larussa Vittorio Gassman La pecora nera.png|thumb|Adrienne La Russa and Vittorio Gassman in The Black Sheep
Her 1984 marriage to actor and martial artist Steven Seagal was annulled that same year. She married Robert French on December 31, 1987.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1968The Black SheepKittyItalian title: La pecora nera
1969Psychout for MurderLiciaItalian title: Salvare la faccia
1969Beatrice CenciBeatrice Cencialso known as: The Conspiracy of Torture
1973Keep It in the FamilyKaren Sayers
1976The Man Who Fell to EarthHelen
1976Hanno ucciso un altro banditoDiane
1978Uncle Joe ShannonPeggy