Introduction:
Carole Ann Boone is an American country music singer and actress. She has released nine studio albums, two compilation albums, and forty-six singles. She has sold over twelve million records in the United States alone, making her one of the most successful female country artists in history. She has won seven Grammy Awards, including several awards for Album of the Year. In 2003, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Carole Ann Boone is an American author and film producer. Her first novel, “The Haunting of Hill House”, was published in 2009 and became a New York Times bestseller. She also wrote the screenplay for the 2018 horror movie “The Nun” which stars Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Charlotte Rampling and Bonnie Aarons.
Early Life:
Boone was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of a showgirl and a vaudeville performer. Her parents divorced when she was ten years old and her mother remarried to a man who had already sired two daughters. In 1960, Boone won a scholarship to the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts.
Career:
Boone has appeared in a number of films and television shows. She had a recurring role in the television series “Ironside” and played a regular role on the short-lived “The Powers of Matthew Star”. In 1973, she co-starred in the film “The Medusa Touch” with Peter Cushing. Boone was cast as Kathryn in the TV series “The Bionic Woman” from 1975 to 1978.She had a recurring role as a prison inmate on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and made multiple appearances in the series “Quincy, M.
Personal Life:
Carole Ann Boone was married to actor Peter Fonda from 1973 to 1982. She has a son, Beau Fonda. Boone has been married to bandleader and composer David Sanborn since 1985. They have a daughter, Ava Sanborn (born December 1998) and a son, Jonas Sanborn (born June 2004).
Later Life:
Boone lives in Oregon with her husband and children. She is involved with the “Save Our Seas Foundation”, a non-profit organization that raises environmental awareness.Boone has her own line of jewelry designed in collaboration with her son, Beau Fonda and his company, BeauFonda Jewelry.
Conclusion:
Carole Ann Boone was an accomplished actress and a fascinating figure. Her life was filled with adventure and mystery, and she will always be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Her story is one that is sure to inspire others, and I hope that readers have enjoyed learning more about her.
