Ahna Capri(1944-2010)
- Actress
Beautiful, buxom, and shapely blonde bombshell Ahna Capri was born Anna
Marie Nanasi on July 6, 1944 in Budapest, Hungary. Capri moved with her
family to the United States when she was a child and started acting in television
series at age 11. She made her film debut at age 13 in the Western
Outlaw's Son (1957). Ahna achieved
her greatest enduring popularity as the enticing Tania in the martial
arts cult classic
Enter the Dragon (1973). Capri
gave an excellent and impressive performance as country singer
Rip Torn's snobbish, annoyed girlfriend Mayleen
Travis in Payday (1973). Ahna's other
memorable movie roles include the terrified Nicky in the creepy
Devil-worship horror winner
The Brotherhood of Satan (1971),
feisty wildlife photographer Terry Pendrake in
Piranha (1972), and luscious assassin
Londa Wyeth in the Crown International exploitation romp
The Specialist (1975).
Among the many television series Capri has done guest spots on are Mrs. Columbo (1979), Baretta (1975), Kojak (1973), Police Story (1973), Cannon (1971), Mannix (1967), Ironside (1967), Adam-12 (1968), Mod Squad (1968), The Invaders (1967), The Wild Wild West (1965), I Spy (1965), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), Branded (1965), Leave It to Beaver (1957) and Maverick (1957). A longtime resident of the San Fernando Valley, Ahna was involved in a fatal traffic accident in North Hollywood on August 9, 2010 when a five-ton truck collided with her car. After spending more than a week in a coma on life support at a hospital, Ahna Capri passed away with family members at her side at age 66 on August 19, 2010.
Among the many television series Capri has done guest spots on are Mrs. Columbo (1979), Baretta (1975), Kojak (1973), Police Story (1973), Cannon (1971), Mannix (1967), Ironside (1967), Adam-12 (1968), Mod Squad (1968), The Invaders (1967), The Wild Wild West (1965), I Spy (1965), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), Branded (1965), Leave It to Beaver (1957) and Maverick (1957). A longtime resident of the San Fernando Valley, Ahna was involved in a fatal traffic accident in North Hollywood on August 9, 2010 when a five-ton truck collided with her car. After spending more than a week in a coma on life support at a hospital, Ahna Capri passed away with family members at her side at age 66 on August 19, 2010.