What Is Vanessa Angel's Net Worth?
Vanessa Angel is an English actress and former model who has a net worth of $3 million. She is best known for her roles as Lisa on the USA Network series "Weird Science" (1994–1998) and Claudia in the film "Kingpin" (1996). Throughout her career, Angel has accumulated more than 60 acting credits, featuring in notable films such as "Spies Like Us" (1985), "Killer Instinct" (1991), "Kissing a Fool" (1998), "The Perfect Score" (2004), and "Hall Pass" (2011). Her TV movie appearances include "Sabretooth" (2002), "Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys" (2004), and "Hello Ladies: The Movie" (2014). Additionally, Angel has appeared in several television series, such as "Reasonable Doubts" (1992–1993), "Stargate SG-1" (2000), "Crown Lake" (2019), and "Sons of Thunder" (2019–2020). In 2009, she launched her own clothing line, VANE LA.
Early Life
Vanessa Madeline Angel was born on November 10, 1966, in London, England, to parents Peter and Elizabeth Angel. Her father was a stockbroker. Angel was discovered by a model management agent while she was in a London cafe as a teenager. She subsequently signed with Ford Models and moved to New York City. As a model, Angel graced the covers of top magazines such as "Cosmopolitan" and "Vogue" and became famously known as the Diet Pepsi Girl due to her contract with the brand.
Career
Vanessa Angel made her film debut in 1985 with "Spies Like Us," directed by John Landis and starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. She later guest-starred on popular TV series such as "The Equalizer" (1988), "Baywatch" (1991), "On the Air" (1992), "Raven" (1992), "Melrose Place" (1993), "Murder, She Wrote" (1993), "Time Trax" (1994), and "Veronica's Closet" (1997). In the early 1990s, she appeared in the 1992 miniseries "Lady Boss" and the 1993 TV movie "The Cover Girl Murders."
From 1992 to 1993, Angel had a recurring role as Det. Peggy Elliott on the NBC police drama "Reasonable Doubts." Her most iconic role came from 1994 to 1998 when she starred as Lisa on the USA Network series "Weird Science," which aired 88 episodes over five seasons.
Vanessa Angel at Tunnel Club, New York, 1995. (Photo by Steve Eichner/Getty Images)
In 1995, Angel was cast as Xena in a guest-starring role on "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys." However, due to illness, Lucy Lawless took over the role. Angel continued to build her filmography with roles in "Another Chance" (1989), "King of New York" (1990), "Killer Instinct" (1991), "Sleep with Me" (1994), "Cityscrapes: Los Angeles" (1994), "Made Men" (1999), "Kingpin" (1996), and "Kissing a Fool" (1998).
Angel also appeared in a wide range of TV movies, such as "Partners" (2000), "Sabretooth" (2002), "Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys" (2004), "Criminal Intent" (2005), and "Planet Raptor" (2007). She guest-starred on TV shows including "Stargate SG-1" (2000), "The Division" (2003), "Entourage" (2005), and "Saving Grace" (2009). Her notable film appearances include "Enemies of Laughter" (2000), "G-Men from Hell" (2000), "Camouflage" (2001), "Firetrap" (2001), "Out for Blood" (2004), "Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2" (2004), "Raging Sharks" (2005), "The Good Humor Man" (2005), "Popstar" (2005), "Monster Night" (2006), "Blind Ambition" (2008), and "Endless Bummer" (2009). Angel also co-starred with Erika Christensen, Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson in "The Perfect Score" (2004).
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In 2011, she co-starred with Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, and Christina Applegate in the comedy "Hall Pass," directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. Vanessa Angel continued her film work with roles in "Cougar Hunting" (2011), "Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of Witchcraft" (2013), "National Lampoon Presents: Surf Party" (2013), "Lockhart" (2015), "Lycan" (2015), "Trouble Sleeping" (2018), "Behind the Walls" (2018), "Sweet Inspirations" (2019), "Merry Ex-Mas" (2022), and "Sins of the Preacher's Wife" (2023).
Personal Life
On April 6, 1996, Vanessa married Rick Otto, and they have a daughter, India, born on March 10, 2001. The couple divorced in 2019. Their daughter India attended the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the women's basketball team.
