Cornelia Sharpe

Biography

Cornelia Sharpe is an American actress and former model, best known for her film roles during the 1970s and early 1980s. With a blend of striking beauty and screen presence, Sharpe appeared in a variety of film genres, often playing glamorous or enigmatic characters.

Early Life and Background

Cornelia Sharpe was born on October 18, 1943, in Selma, Alabama. Little is publicly known about her early life before entering the entertainment industry. She began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting in the late 1960s, during a period when many models were making successful entries into film and television.

Acting Career

Sharpe’s film debut came with small roles in the early 1970s, but she quickly began to receive more prominent parts. One of her earliest notable appearances was in the crime drama Serpico (1973), directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino. In the film, she played Leslie Lane, the love interest of Frank Serpico, showcasing her ability to hold her own opposite one of Hollywood’s rising stars.

She went on to appear in several other films, including:

The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975), a psychological thriller

The Next Man (1976), a political drama in which she starred opposite Sean Connery

Marathon Man (1976), a critically acclaimed suspense thriller starring Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier

Sharpe's film roles often highlighted her poise and elegance, and she became a familiar face in 1970s Hollywood cinema.

Later Life and Personal

Cornelia Sharpe gradually stepped away from acting in the 1980s. She married producer Martin Bregman, known for producing Scarface (1983), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and other influential films. Together, they had a son, Michael Bregman, who also became involved in the film industry.

Sharpe has largely stayed out of the public spotlight in recent decades but remains appreciated for her work in key films of the 1970s and her contribution to the era's cinematic style.