Neile Adams (born July 10, 1932) is an actress, singer and dancer who made more than 20 appearances in films and television series between 1952 and 1991.

Biography

Adams was born out of wedlock in Manila, in the Philippines. Her mother, Carmen Salvador, was of German and Philippine descent, and her father, Jose Arrastia, was of Spanish and Filipino ancestry. Neile's mother, a dancer, was the sister of basketball player and actor Lou Salvador, Sr. Neile's father was Enrique Iglesias' maternal great-grandfather. Neile was first married (1956–1972) to actor Steve McQueen. Adams' influence with agents helped McQueen establish his own career. She was married to Alvin Toffel from 1980 until his death in 2005.

In 1960, she co-starred with McQueen and Peter Lorre in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents based on Roald Dahl's short story "Man from the South".

Recently, Adams has appeared in her own eponymous one-woman cabaret show.

Adams' son is actor Chad McQueen, and her grandson is actor Steven R. McQueen.



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