Valerie Perrine

American actress

Born: September 3, 1943 · Died: March 23, 2026

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Who was Valerie Perrine?

Valerie Ritchie Perrine (September 3, 1943 – March 23, 2026) was an American actress. Valerie Ritchie Perrine was born in Galveston, Texas, the daughter of Winifred "Renee" (nee McGinley), a dancer who appeared in The Earl Carroll Vanities, and Kenneth I. Perrine, a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army. Because of her father's military career, the family moved frequently, and Perrine lived several locations during her childhood. When she was three, the family relocated to Japan, where her father was stationed, and later moved to a ranch in Arizona during her teenage years. Her mother was of Scottish and Irish descent and came from Helensburgh in Dunbartonshire. Perrine also appeared in Slaughterhouse-Five (1972), Superman (1978), The Electric Horseman (1979), and Superman II (1980).

Historical significance

She was best known for her portrayal of Honey Bruce in the film Lenny (1974). For the role, she won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

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