Beverly D'Angelo

Best known for her portrayal of the bewildered mother in three National Lampoon Vacation films with Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo has balanced her schedule as an actress with performances showcasing her talents as a vocalist, including performances at the Lucky Seven Club in Hollywood and at Johnny Depp's Viper Room. She explained during a late-'90s interview, "I never had a burning desire to act. I wanted to sing." A native of Columbus, OH, D'Angelo spent her teens in Florence, Italy, where she studied art at the American School. Returning to the United States, she accepted a...