Draft:Eve Bernhardt

Eve Bernhardt (born Evelyn May Bernard; December 7, 1930 – February 17, 2014) was an American actress who appeared in several films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most notably The Wizard of Mars (1965).

Early Years
She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Evelyn Bernard. They left the area after a flood destroyed their house and settled in Los Angeles, California where she began modeling with JCPenney Co. Her career progressed after meeting Howard Hughes, who cast her in The French Line (1954) and Son of Sinbad (1955). She eventually landed additional work on television. She was later approached by Cecil B. DeMille to discuss a possible contract, but nothing materialized.

Career
On September 24, 1960, she starred in the stage production of Drunkards at The Corbin Playhouse between gigs on The Red Skelton Hour and Truth or Consequences. She won a bevy of pageants throughout her career including Miss Van Nuys, Miss Los Angeles Fire Department, and Miss Lasting Impression She appeared as Sue Harrington on an episode of Lock Up titled Flying High on Oct 15, 1960.

Later Years
She married Richard Harwood on February 16, 1969. Their daughter, Elizabeth Reynolds, later became an actress. Eve Bernhardt died on February 17, 2014, after battling various illnesses.

Filmography

 * The Wizard of Mars (1965)
 * Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
 * The Harder They Fall (1956)
 * The Big Combo (1955)
 * Son of Sinbad (1955)
 * The French Line (1954)