Connie Stevens, born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingolia on August 8, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American actress and singer. She began her career at a young age, studying at a Catholic boarding school and later training at the Georgia Massey School of Singing and Dancing. Her first significant role came when she replaced a voice in the group The Three Debs at 16 years old. Stevens' breakthrough occurred with her debut album Concetta (1958), which included notable songs like "Blame It On My Youth" and "Looking For A Boy". She signed with Warner Brothers and gained further recognition through her television roles, notably as Cricket Blake in the series Hawaiian Eye. Her collaborations include duets with Edward Byrnes on "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb" and appearances on shows like Maverick and 77 Sunset Strip. Stevens' career spanned decades, with notable albums including As Cricket In "Hawaiian Eye" (1960), The Hank Williams Songbook (1962), and From Me To You (1962). In 1998 she produced and starred in the documentary A Healing, which won Best Picture at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival, returning in 2005 with the singles "Lost In Wonderland" and "Now That You've Gone". Throughout her career, Stevens received several awards, including the Hollywood Theatre World Award (1967) and the Lady of Humanities Prize from Shriners Hospital (1991). She also founded Windfeather, a scholarship project for Native Americans, and developed her own skincare line, Forever Spring.
