Jesse Welles (actress)


Jesse Welles Nathan is a former actress, perhaps known best for her voice role as Elinore in the 1977 animated film Wizards, directed by Ralph Bakshi.

Career

Welles provided voices for three animated films directed by Ralph Bakshi: Coonskin as Marrigold and Miss America; Wizards as Elinore; and Hey Good Lookin' as Eva.
Welles played a lead role in three episodes of The Rockford Files: "Roundabout" ; "2 Into 5.56 Won't Go" ; and "A Different Drummer". She appeared in season 4 of the sitcom Soap as a prostitute who gets romantically involved with Danny, and she was a regular on Husbands, Wives & Lovers.
After 1988, Welles left acting and became an artist, and her work has been displayed at various galleries across Southern California, including the Schomburg Gallery. Her art style consists of mixed media with old photos drawn with balloons or vibrant colors.

Film and television roles

The Return of Count Yorga McCloud Kojak Coonskin A Shadow in the Streets Switch Wizards The Rockford Files Trapper John, M.D. Hey Good Lookin' It Takes Two Oh Madeline Rhinestone T.J. Hooker Family Ties Fame Hunter