Ava Cadell

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Ava Cadell
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Born
Ildiko Eva Csath

(1956-06-15) June 15, 1956 (age 68)
Occupation(s)sexologist, media therapist, author, speaker, producer
Years active1974–present
Spouse Peter Knecht (1992–2014) (his death)
Website www.avacadell.com

Ava Cadell (born Ildiko Eva Csath; June 15, 1956) is a former actress, writer, producer and currently a therapist and speaker on issues of sexuality. [1] [2]

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Career

Ava Cadell received a doctorate in human behavior from Newport University (California) and a doctorate of education in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She then embarked upon writing and lecturing, based out of Los Angeles. Through her private practice, Cadell counsels individuals and couples on personal issues.

An early acting role was as a model on the BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son , in the episode Back in Fashion (1974).

Personal life

Cadell was married to criminal defense attorney Peter Knecht from 1992 until his death. She has a stepson, stepdaughter, and a stepgrandson. Knecht died from cancer on October 3, 2014, at his home in California. [3]

Filmography

Film Appearances
YearTitleRole
2016A Mini MovieLoveology
1998 L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach Ava
1993 Fit to Kill Ava
1993 Amore! Mrs. Scarborough
1992 Hard Hunted Ava
1992Lunch BoxMaggie Dancer
1991 Do or Die Ava
1991The Master DemonJan
1988 Not of This Earth Second Hooker
1985 Into the Night Club Hostess
1985 Commando Girl in Bed at Motel
1984 Jungle Warriors Didi Belair
1983 Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 The Blonde
1981 History of the World, Part I French Girl
1979 Outer Touch Partha
1979 The Golden Lady Anita
1978 The Hound of the Baskervilles Marsha
1975 The Ups and Downs of a Handyman Schoolgirl
1974Over ExposedMiss Wallace
1974The Session
1974Jolly Hockey Sticks
1974The Man Who Couldn't Get EnoughAva
1974 Confessions of a Window Cleaner Naked College Girl

Published works

Books

Audio books

Music albums

Journal articles

References

  1. "Ava Cadell". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  2. "Dr. Ava Cadell signs new book, 'NeuroLoveology'". The Malibu Times. May 7, 2014.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. Kilday, Gregg (2014-10-03). "Attorney Peter Knecht Dies at 78". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  4. "The Weekender, 08 Dec 1993". The Weekender. 1993-12-08. p. 27. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  5. Cadell, Ava (2010-01-01). "The loveologist guide to cheating: secrets to why people cheat and how to prevent cheating". Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality. 13.