Maria Ford | |
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Born | Maria Ford |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model, dancer |
Years active | 1985–present |
Maria Ford is a film actress, [1] dancer and pin up model. She is best known for her roles in erotic thrillers, vampire, and martial arts genre films.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls | Shady | |
Dance of the Damned | Teacher | ||
Masque of the Red Death | Isabella | ||
1990 | The Haunting of Morella | Diane | |
Naked Obsession | Lynne Hauser | ||
The Rain Killer | Satin | ||
Slumber Party Massacre III | Maria | ||
1991 | Ring of Fire | Julie | |
Future Kick | Dancer | ||
Deathstalker IV: Match of Titans | Dionara | ||
1992 | Final Judgment | Nicole | Direct-to-Video |
The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter | Alyda Winthrop | ||
1993 | Necronomicon: Book of Dead | Clara | Part 1 |
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel | Julie | ||
The Three Musketeers | Wench | Uncredited | |
1994 | Angel of Destruction | Jo Alwood | |
Mind Twister | Melanie Duncan | ||
Saturday Night Special | Darlene | ||
1995 | The Wasp Woman | Caitlin | TV film |
Stripteaser | Christina Loren | ||
Bram Stoker's Burial of the Rats | Madeleine | TV film | |
Alien Terminator | McKay | ||
Dillinger and Capone | Business Woman | Direct-to-Video | |
1996 | Hot Ticket | Kim | |
Mind Games | Ivory/Tess | ||
The Black Rose of Harlem | Alba | ||
Night Hunter | Tournier | ||
The Glass Cage | Dianne | ||
The Showgirl Murders | Jessica Cross | ||
1997 | Dark Planet | Helmsperson Salera, Alpha | |
Starquest II | Dancer in Flashback | Uncredited | |
Future Fear | Anna Denniel | ||
1998 | Casper Meets Wendy | Playmate | Direct-to-Video |
Some Nudity Required | Self | Documentary | |
The Dark Side of Hollywood | Self | Documentary | |
Addams Family Reunion | Beautiful Lounger | TV movie | |
1999 | Michael Jordan: An American Hero | Gracious Hostess | TV movie |
I Like to Play Games Too | Suzanne | ||
The Key to Sex | Christy | ||
2000 | Night Calls: The Movie, Part 2 | Brandi | Direct-to-Video |
The Independent | Poster Model | ||
2001 | Perfect Fit | Perry | |
2002 | Role of a Lifetime | Margarette-Anne | |
2003 | Beethoven's 5th | Pretty Town Woman | Direct-to-Video |
2006 | Wedding Slashers | Newlywed Bride | Direct-to-Video |
2007 | E.D.E.N. | Guard | TV movie |
2008 | Beethoven's Big Break | Angry Neighbor | Direct-to-Video |
2014 | Sexy Storm Siren | Starring Role and Lead Dancer | Short |
2015 | Serpentine | Lead Dancer | Short |
2016 | Pleasures Garden | Starring Role and Lead Dancer | Short |
2017 | Dressed in Stardust Fashion Film | Actress/Model | Short |
2018 | Maria Ford Fashion Film | Self | Short |
Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Tropical Heat | Margot | Episode: Smut and Nothin' But |
1994 | Hot Line | Kristin | Episode: Visions of Love |
1998 | Something So Right | Zora | Episode: Something About an Ex-Goddess |
Chicago Hope | Tori Landers | Episode: The Other Cheek | |
1999 | Erotic Confessions | Jamie | Episode: Going Skiing |
2000 | Passion Cove | Donna | Episode: Lights! Camera! Action! |
2002 | Judging Amy | Waitress | Episode: Boys to Men |
2003 | 7th Heaven | Pamela Perfect | Episode: The One Thing |
2004 | The Drew Carey Show | Crystal / Nancy, the Stripper | Episode: Assault with a Lovely Weapon |
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