Wende Wagner

Biography

Wende Wagner was born on December 6, 1941, to a Navy commander and champion skier parents. She grew up on Coronado Island in California, where she caught the attention of Billy Wilder while swimming, leading to her first screen test. A fashion model and underwater stunt double, Wagner's film career included roles in Rio Conchos, The Green Hornet, and Rosemary's Baby before passing away on February 26, 1997.