John Hemmer Archive

was born in Washington, D.C. She was discovered on a Florida beach by famous art and pin-up photographer, Bunny Yeager. Yeager was also a booking agent for Lou Walters’ Latin Quarter nightclub in Miami. Jackie eventually moved to New York where she modeled for Irving Klaw and other photographers. She’s appeared in a number of films, television shows, theatrical productions and modeled for corporate brands. Additional credits: Sherry Britton’s, THE BEST OF BURLESQUE, comedic performances in Manhattan and the Catskills, co-hosted a the radio show, BROADWAY AFTER DARK, and produced and hosted local television cable series, JACKIE LEE’S BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE and SUPERSTARS OF ’76. Jackie married Producer, Charles Abrams. They enjoyed homes together in New York, Pennsylvania and Florida and were members of the Republican Presidential Roundtable. Years following Charles’ passing, Jackie married a long-time friend and is currently living happily ever after.