Ravishing redhead Elaine Stewart came onto the film scene in the early 1950s and decorated a number of eastern and western films as well as crimers as a second-tier MGM star. Her striking, shapely beauty and "come hither" sensuality was on full display throughout the decade, often as a temptress or schemer. By the early 1960s, however, she had faded from view, prompted by her 1963 marriage to a game show producer. She then came out of her Beverly Hills retirement in the early 1970s made a modest return to TV in the 70s charming daytime audiences on the game show circuit. Elaine was born Elsy H. Steinberg in Montclair, N.J., on May 31, 1930, the daughter of a Jewish policeman. A one-time usherette and cashier at her hometown movie theatre. Elaine developed very quickly into a beautiful young woman. After a brief stint as a medical assistant, and while still a teen, she was eventually taken on by the Conover Modeling Agency. Changing her name to the more glamorous-sounding Elaine Stewart, her whistle-worthy portfolio and beauty awards eventually caught the attention of Hollywood executives. Movie mogul 'Hal B. Wallis' , son Stewart Heatter and daughter Gabrielle Heatter.
1953 Deb Star.
Mother, with Merrill Heatter, of son Stewart Heatter and daughter Gabrielle Heatter.
Was on the cover of Life magazine, March 23, 1953 in story titled "Budding Starlet Visits the Folks in Jersey.".
Husband Merrill Heatter was a game-show producer who created "Gambit" , which she co-hosted with Wink Martindale , beginning in 1972.
Beat out hundreds of young models in 1952 to earn a photo layout in See Magazine, winning the title of "Miss See," which led to film contract with MGM.
Was a popular pin-up type model in many magazines, including early Playboy.
As a teenager, she worked as an usherette, then later as a medical assistant.
Parents of German descent: policeman father Ulrich and housewife/mother Hedwig Maria.
Her agent was Fred Wostbrock.
She was a lifelong Republican.
Her favorite charities included the Jewish Relief Fund, The American Diabetes Association, and The Muscular Distrophy Association.
Daughter-in-law of Gabriel Heatter.
