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Valerie Elson(1940-2024)

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Valerie Elson plays Angela Cross in Scott Griessel's film "Max Bigg's Big Break."

She has appeared on the Regis Philbin Show and has credits on stage and screen. Her stage credits include "Cheaper by the Dozen," "The Happiest Millionaire," "Waltz of the Toreadors" and "The Impossible Years." Valerie has been nominated for three Atlas Awards from the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, California, winning two for her performances in "The Impossible Years," and "Six Rooms, River View."

She studied at the University of California San Diego and San Diego State University.

After teaching high school Drama classes for several years, Valerie became a recreation leader with the San Diego Park and Recreation Department, spending fifteen years as a drama and creative arts director.

Along with her husband, actor Donald Elson, she produced a successful interview/variety show for Adelphia public access television in Los Angeles.
BornMay 28, 1940
DiedFebruary 18, 2024(83)
BornMay 28, 1940
DiedFebruary 18, 2024(83)
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Donald Elson in Max Bigg's Big Break (2002)
Max Bigg's Big Break
Short
  • Angela Cross
  • 2002

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  • Donald Elson in Max Bigg's Big Break (2002)
    Max Bigg's Big Break
    Short
    • Angela Cross
    • 2002

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Valerie Caine
  • Height
    • 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
  • Born
    • May 28, 1940
    • San Diego, California, USA
  • Died
    • February 18, 2024
    • USA
  • Spouses
      Donald ElsonJuly 31, 1996 - May 7, 2022 (his death)
  • Other works
    (28 December 2009-unlimited engagement) Improvisational comedy - playing DameEdithDivine, on youtube.com.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Valerie solves the Rubik's Cube in one minute and twenty-nine seconds (1:29) in competition officially sanctioned by the World Cubing Association.

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