Christie Brinkley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1954 in Monroe, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
Christie Lee Brinkley, born Christie Lee Hudson on February 2, 1954, in Monroe, Michigan, is an American model and actress. She is the daughter of Marjorie and Herbert Hudson. Her family later moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother married television writer Donald Brinkley, who adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and the Brentwood neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and Brinkley attended Paul Revere Junior High School. Recognized as an American model and actress, Brinkley appeared on hundreds of magazine covers, particularly a series of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, representing a new generation of celebrity models. Her filmography includes credits in movies such as Odbor městské zeleně, Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Children, and Bláznivá dovolená.
Career overview
Christie Lee Brinkley, born Christie Lee Hudson on February 2, 1954, in Monroe, Michigan, is an American model and actress. Throughout her career, she has appeared on hundreds of magazine covers, most notably featuring in a series of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. As an American model and actress representing a new generation of celebrity models, she gained recognition for being photographed frequently in various publications.
In addition to her print work, Brinkley has been credited in movies and television shows. Her filmography includes appearances in works such as Odbor městské zeleně, Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Children, and Bláznivá dovolená. Her professional background spans multiple disciplines, encompassing work as a model, actress, illustrator, television personality, author, photographer, writer, designer, and activist.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- Dexter: Resurrection (2025) as Christie Brinkley
- Billy Joel: And So It Goes (2025) as Self
- Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue (2024) as Self
- Snake Oil (2023) as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Lemur
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Lemur (archive footage)
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- American Style (2019) as Self
- Sports Illustrated: The Making of Swimsuit 2017 (2017) as Self
- Match Game (2016)
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful (2014) as Self
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Aleah Welsh
- No Más (2013)
- About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012) as Herself
- Jack and Jill (2011) as Christie Brinkley
- Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation (2011) as Self
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Gayle Gergich
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Penelope Graybridge
- America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Rachael Ray (2006)
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2004 (2004) as Self
- The Hamptons (2002) as Self
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Vegas Vacation (1997) as Woman in Ferrari
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Mad About You (1992) as Christie Brinkley
- Powaqqatsi (1988) as (archive footage)
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) as Girl In The Red Ferrari
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- American Summer as Kelly
- American Summer Executive Producer
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1995 as self
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What movies or TV shows is Christie Brinkley best known for?
Christie Brinkley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dexter: Resurrection (2025), Sherri (2022), History 101 (2020), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Christie Brinkley born?
Christie Brinkley was born on February 2, 1954 in Monroe, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Christie Brinkley have?
Christie Brinkley has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Christie Brinkley's background in cinema and television?
Christie Lee Brinkley, born Christie Lee Hudson on February 2, 1954, in Monroe, Michigan, is an American model and actress. She is the daughter of Marjorie and Herbert Hudson. Her family later moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother married television writer Donald Brinkley, who adopted Christie...
Christie Brinkley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dexter: Resurrection (2025) as Christie Brinkley — aged about 71
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Gayle Gergich — aged about 55
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Lemur — aged about 65
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Lemur (archive footage) — aged about 65
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Aleah Welsh — aged about 59
- Powaqqatsi (1988) as (archive footage) — aged about 34
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