Yvette Mimieux, best known for starring opposite Rod Taylor in 1960’s “The Time Machine,”Has died at age 80.
A family representative said that she died in her sleep, and was discovered dead Tuesday. Deadline.
Mimieus, who was 80 on Jan. 8, had also appeared in the film. “Where The Boys Are (1960),” “Dark of the Sun (1968)”And “The Black Hole (1978).”
Before she was able to break into the limelight in “The Time Machine” Mimieux starred in “Platinum High School (1960)”For this she was nominated by the Golden Globes as Most Promising newcomer. In 1965, Mimieux was nominated for the Best TV Star award at the Golden Globes. “Dr. Kildaire”In 1971, for Best TV Actress “The Most Deadly Game.”
Mimieux would explore writing, and would also write the script. “Hit Lady (1974)”Aaron Spelling was the legendary television producer. He also starred in the title role.
Mimieux was also an Anthropologist, and a highly successful businesswoman who sold Haitian Products, as well as being a successful real-estate investor.
Mimieux would eventually stop acting in the late 90s, and she would make her last screen appearance on TV in 1992’s TV Movie “Lady Boss.”
Howard F. Ruby is the chairman emeritus of Oakwood Worldwide and Mimieux’s husband of 36 years, who survives her.