He is an avid traveler, surfer and lover of NBA basketball. With Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks. His energy seems to go in the wrong places. It starred Robert De Niro as New York City taxi driver Travis Bickle, Jodie Foster as a young teen prostitute named Iris, and Cybill Shepherd as a campaign worker named Betsy. She headlined her own series Cybill from 1995-98 and has played recurring characters on various shows, including The L Word, Eastwick, and Psych. When she came onto the Hollywood scene in the early 1970's that was basically all it took to at least get a shot in Hollywood. Husband-and-wife producers … The movie is about the moral decay of 1970s New York. There are various origin stories for both the line and the scene. Over her career, Cybill Shepherd dated Elvis and became close friends with Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Jean Renoir, and François Truffaut. Here Ya Go...Groovy Photos To Feed You Your Dose Of Dai... Left: Cybill Shepherd in 'Daisy Miller,' 1974. Unfortunately, after The Heartbreak Kid, the yellow brick road got a little rocky for her. In 2012, Sight & Sound named it the 31st-best film ever in its decennial critics' poll, ranked with The Godfather Part II, and the fifth-greatest film of all time on its directors' poll. Cybill Shepherd behind the scenes of Taxi Driver (1975) ... Cybill Shepherd behind the scenes of Taxi Driver (1975) 30 comments. report. Moonlighting, by the way, wasn't her first go as a regular on a TV show -- she had co-starred with Sam Elliott in The Yellow Rose in 1982-83. Right: Shepherd on the cover of 'Glamour' in 1969. She was then featured on the cover of Glamour magazine four years later in 1970. From her early career on the covers of Seventeen and Glamour to films including The Last Picture Show and Taxi Driver to TV work on Moonlighting and Cybill, she's earned accolades while constantly challenging herself to do even better. The music by Alfred Hitchcock's composer Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Vertigo) gives the film another level of atmosphere and mood. She competed in the 1966 Miss Teenage America and won Miss Congeniality. read more Shepherd's better known roles include Jacy in The Last Picture Show (1971), Kelly in The Heartbreak Kid (1972), Betsy in Taxi Driver (1976), Maddie Hayes in Moonlighting (1985–1989), Cybill Sheridan in Cybill (1995–1998), Phyllis Kroll in The L Word (2007–2009), and Madeleine Spencer in Psych (2008–2013) All in the Family… “THOSE WERE THE DAYS!”, Rare Photos You'll Never Find In History Books. Sources: (IMDB; Pinterest) In 1976, an up-and-coming director named Martin Scorsese wanted a “Cybill Shepherd type” for his next movie, Taxi Driver. But while Taxi Driver is a cinematic masterpiece that's just as relevant today as it was over 40 years ago, the ending of the film has sparked quite a bit of debate. 215. There are great supporting cast that includes Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd and Peter Boyle. At this point, she was romantically involved with Bogdanovich and they made Daisy Miller (1974) and At Long Last Love (1975) together. He wishes he could have grown up in the free love era! Cybill Shepherd, with a name so recognizable it even rings a bell for Millennials, came from Memphis, Tennessee. Co-starred with Bruce Willis on the television series Moonlighting and played memorable roles in the classic films Taxi Driver, The Heartbreak Kid and The Last Picture Show. best. Co-starred with Bruce Willis on the television series Moonlighting and played memorable roles in the classic films Taxi Driver, The Heartbreak Kid and The Last Picture Show. Rumor has it, director, Peter Bogdanovich saw her dazzling face on the cover of a magazine while in line at the grocery store, and he knew immediately that face looking back at him needed to be in his next movie. Cybill Shepherd as Betsy, Bickle's unrequited love interest. Her ocean deep blue eyes and picturesque look would quickly propel Shepherd from fashion darling to silver screen vixen. She portrayed an ethereal beauty with whom Robert De Niro's character, Travis Bickle, becomes enthralled. At the age of 16, she was crowned Miss Teenage Memphis. She appeared alongside Jennifer Beals on the series The L Word. After The Last Picture Show, Shepherd found more success with The Heartbreak Kid (1972) alongside Charles Grodin. Taxi Driver (1976) - Put Your Glasses On First scene for Albert Brooks as Tom and first speaking scene for Cybil Shepherd as Betsy, at the campaign office, certainly the funniest piece of Paul Schrader’s script, Robert DeNiro as title character Travis Bickle lurking outside, in Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, 1976. That battle would continue when they graduated to Glamour magazine. Shepherd, a regular on the cover of Seventeen, and Cheryl Tiegs would wage a two-woman war for supremacy of teen magazines. … She also posed as the most iconic Kodak girl ever. Taxi Driver is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. According to Shepherd, Scorsese had requested a "Cybill Shepherd type" for the role. Sort by. Cybill Shepherd is an actress, singer, and former model from the United States of America. "Taxi Driver" shouldn't be taken as a New York film; it's not about a city but about the weathers of a man's soul, and out of all New York he selects just those elements that feed and reinforce his obsessions. Standing 5 '9 and 130 pounds, Cybill’s all-American look differentiated herself from other models at the time, many who weighed as much as a gallon of milk. Jun 1, 2016 - There is no denying Cybill Shepherd's attractiveness. Her better known roles include starring as Jacy in The Last Picture Show as Kelly in The Heartbreak Kid as Betsy in Taxi Driver as Maddie Hayes in Moonlighting as Cybill Sheridan in Cybill as Phyllis Kroll in The L Word and as Madeleine Spencer in Psych. She is an absolutely beautiful blonde with a smoldering intelligence that makes her gaze unavoidable, especially to men. Cybill Lynne Shepherd is an American actress singer and former model. See more ideas about cybill shepherd, the heartbreak kid, shepherd. During the show’s run, she won two Golden Globes as well as an Emmy nomination. At … Bullitt - Steve McQueen's Famous Car Chase! And Cybill took it… Modeling was good money, though -- $500 a day, she told The New York Times -- which she used to pay for classes at New York University, where she was pursuing her bachelor's degree. In the late ‘60s, you couldn’t pick up a fashion magazine without seeing Cybill’s smiling face. There is some discrepancy over whether Willis and Shepherd detested each other or had such fantastic chemistry a romance almost started. Initially, Shepherd didn’t want people to confuse her and her character, “I didn’t want to play Jacy because I thought that’s what people would have thought that I was like my whole life, the heartbreaker who destroys all the men.” Eventually, she realized that “I was like that … the only difference was that I enjoyed sex more than my character, that was the only difference between Jacy and me.” As fast Shepherd went from pageant contestant to fashion icon, her star-making performance in The Last Picture Show turned her from an iconic model to Hollywood darling even faster. Nov 12, 2012 - Explore faith kirby's board "Cybill", followed by 204 people on Pinterest. In her very first film, The Last Picture Show starring Jeff Bridges, Shepherd earned a Golden Globe nomination. Then along came the TV show Shepherd is most famous for, Moonlighting. 85.2k. Named after her grandfather, Cy, and her father, Bill, Shepherd's career began at a young age in modeling, when she won the "Miss Teenage Memphis" contest in 1966 and the "Model of the Year" contest in 1968. Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese Reuniting ‘Taxi Driver’ Cast for 40th Anniversary Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd and screenwriter Paul Schrader also taking part in … Set in New York City following the Vietnam War, the film stars Robert De Niro, and features Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd, Peter Boyle, and Albert Brooks. Cybill Shepherd Cinema Tv Star Wars Celebs Celebrities Vintage Beauty Beautiful Actresses American Actress Pretty Woman. Kids Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox film Taxi Driver is a 1976 American vigilante film123 with neo-noir456 and psychological thriller4789 elements, directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. © FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the information collection practices disclosed in our Privacy Policy. Shepherd returned with good reviews for her work in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976). hide. Shepherd won another Best Actress Golden Globe for her work on Cybill. She also starred in her own sitcom Cybill on CBS from 1995 to 1998. She is famous for her roles in films from back in the 1970s, like The Last Picture Show, The Heartbreak Kid, and the Taxi Driver. Right: In 'The Heartbreak Kid,' 1972. Jodie was just 14-years-old when Taxi Driver was released and she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work! Nostalgic Vintage Photos That Define The 1970s, Groovy Photos Sure To Knock Your Socks Off, Rare Photos Remind Us Of Our Nostalgic Past, Bob Seger, "Night Moves," A Coming Of Age Song, 57 Wild And Wonderful Late-Night Talk Show Moments, Hollywood's Leading Men Who Defined The Art Of Cool. Before Fame. She has fought for Gay and Abortion rights for years, earning her two National Ally for Equality awards. When Shepherd's agent passed along that message, she responded: “How about the real thing?” Appearing in one of the iconic movies of all time alongside Robert De Niro, Shepherd got her luster back. Cybill Shepherd. Kellar Ellsworth was born and raised in Hawaii. 100% Upvoted. The movie featured Shepherd as ‘Betsy.’ Shepherd received good reviews for her work in the movie. Taxi Driver of course is one of Martin Scorsese’s early classics. She won 1968 Model of the Year in Tennessee, and almost immediately began appearing in national advertisements and on covers of major magazines -- she was rapidly becoming a fashion icon, while barely out of high school. She married her first husband, David M. Ford, in 1978, and the couple had a daughter the following year. Taxi Driver (1976) Cybill Shepherd as Betsy. After Moonlighting, Shepherd seemed to have found her place -- television. Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese Reflect on Taxi Driver’s 40th Anniversary. share. ** Old Pics & videos of Celebrities. That movie just so happened to be the aforementioned The Last Picture Show (1971) -- which she almost turned down. Cybill Shepherd, Actress: Cybill. She also starred in her own sitcom Cybill on CBS from 1995 to 1998. She played Madeleine Spencer on the series Psych from 2008 to 2013. Cybill Lynne Shepherd was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Patty, a homemaker, and William Shepherd, a small business owner. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Source:(imdb.com). save. While Taxi Driver is mostly De Niro's show, these actors give very good supporting performances. Both movies received horrendous reviews and her relationship with Bogdanovich became strained. In 1976, Cybill Shepherd appeared in the psychological thriller ‘Taxi Driver.’ The movie was about a taxi driver obsessed with a girl named ‘Betsy’ ending up being driven to insanity. had such fantastic chemistry a romance almost started. Their relationship also hampered her career as the couple earned a sour reputation within Hollywood circles. Left: Robert De Niro and Cybill Shepherd in 'Taxi Driver,' 196. See more ideas about cybill shepherd, shepherd, actresses. She dated rock icon Elvis Presley in the early '70's. Jun 30, 2019 - Explore John W's board "Cybill Shepherd" on Pinterest. Ironically, Cybill, 65, a young supermodel who then shot to showbiz stardom in the films The Last Picture Show and Taxi Driver and on the TV series Moonlighting, has admitted her own drug use in the past—and has openly discussed it with her children, in hopes of steering them away from going down the same road. The man is Travis Bickle, ex-Marine, veteran of Vietnam, composer of dutiful anniversary notes to his parents, taxi driver, killer. Carrying a name combined from grandfather Cy and father Bill, she took beauty contests and pageants by storm. Source: (IMDb). Cybill Shepherd is an American actress and model known for roles Jacy in The Last Picture Show, Kelly in The Heartbreak Kid, Betsy in Taxi Driver, Phyllis Kroll on The L Word, Madeleine Spencer on … She continued to model after The Last Picture Show, although she preferred acting. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. While many people may remember Cybill Shepherd from Moonlighting with Bruce Willis, her modeling career can’t be overlooked. When Shepherd's agent passed along that message, she responded: “How about the real thing?” ... **History's cool Celebs, looking fantastic! 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