Michele Carey

Michele Carey, born on February 26, 1943, and who passed away on November 21, 2018, was a versatile American actress, celebrated for her work in film and television, as well as her early talent as a piano prodigy and model. She gained prominence after being discovered by renowned filmmaker Howard Hawks, making her film debut in the classic Western *El Dorado* (1966), alongside legends John Wayne and Robert Mitchum.

Carey's career flourished in the late 1960s with notable roles in several popular films, including Elvis Presley's musical *Live a Little, Love a Little* (1968) and the drama *The Sweet Ride* (1968). She showcased her comedic chops in *Dirty Dingus Magee* (1970), starring Frank Sinatra, where she played a memorable character in a miniskirt. That same year, she appeared in *Five Savage Men* with Henry Silva.

Her television career featured guest appearances on iconic series such as *The Man from U.N.C.L.E.* (1966), *Mission Impossible* (1969), and *It Takes a Thief* (1970), along with significant roles in *Gunsmoke* and *The Wild Wild West*. After a brief hiatus in the early 1970s, Carey made a return to the screen in the mid-1980s with films like *In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro* (1986) and a guest role in *The Fall Guy* (1982). Carey's contributions to entertainment left a lasting impact on her fans and the industry.