Mary Hughes

Biography

Mary Cecilia Hughes (February 25, 1944 – December 13, 2007) was an American actress and model, known for her roles in beach party films alongside Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello between 1964 and 1967. Her looks earned her fame as a "sexy blonde" beach bunny, with platinum blonde hair, tanned skin, and a distinctive height. She also appeared in the 1966 film Fireball 500 and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine.