Paulina Porizkova
Biography
Paulina Porizkova, born Pavlína Pořízková, is a Czechoslovak-born supermodel, actress, and author who achieved global fame in the 1980s. Widely recognized as one of the most successful models of her era, she made history in 1984 as the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In recent years, she has received widespread acclaim as an advocate for age inclusivity and body positivity, utilizing her writing and social media to share candid and unfiltered reflections on aging. Born on April 9, 1965, in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia, which is present-day Czech Republic, her professional profile includes forty-three known acting credits listed on her database record.
Career overview
Paulina Porizkova, born Pavlina Porizkova, is a Czechoslovak-born supermodel, actress, and author who achieved global fame during the 1980s. Widely recognized as one of the most successful models of her era, she made history in 1984 by becoming the first Central European woman to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Her birthplace is Prostějov, Czechoslovakia, which is in the present-day Czech Republic, and her birthday is April 9, 1965.
In addition to her modeling career, Porizkova has accumulated forty-three known credits in acting. Over recent years, she has also earned widespread acclaim as an advocate for age inclusivity and body positivity. Through her writing and social media presence, she shares candid and unfiltered reflections on the aging process.
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Full filmography
- O Horizon (2026)
- Bardotky (2026)
- Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue (2024) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Beyond the Edge (2022) as Self - Contestant
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self
- Kevyn Aucoin Beauty & the Beast in Me (2017) as Self
- Larger than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story (2017) as Self
- Nightcap (2016) as Ana
- Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women (2016) as Self
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Charlotte Bernice
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful (2014) as Self
- Jane by Design (2012) as Paulina Porizkova
- About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012) as Herself
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Paulina Porizkova
- Second Best (2004) as Allison
- Knots (2004) as Lily Kildear
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2004 (2004) as Self
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- People I Know (2002) as Dr. Anna Fahri
- Nearest to Heaven (2002) as Mary Rafelson
- Dark Asylum (2001) as Maggie
- Intern (2000) as Chi Chi Chemise
- Partners in Crime (2000) as Wallis P. Longsworth
- After the Rain (2000) as Ellen Maxfield
- Thursday (1998) as Dallas
- Long Time Since (1998) as Diane Thwaite
- Female Perversions (1996) as Langley Flynn
- Wedding Bell Blues (1996) as Tanya
- Arizona Dream (1993) as Millie
- Her Alibi (1989) as Nina
- The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Anna (1987) as Krystyna
- The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984) as Woman in 'Drive' video
- Portfolio (1983) as Elite Model
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Special Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1992 as self
- The Naturalized as Self