Robyn Hilton (born Robyn Jo Rapp, July 13, 1944) is an American former film and television actress and model. Hilton was active in the 1970s and 1980s, especially following her debut supporting role as Miss Stein, the secretary to Governor William J. Le Petomane, in Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.

Early life and career

Born in Carthage, Missouri and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho and Pomona, California, Hilton is the daughter of Erma Jeane Upp and Eugene M. Rapp, a newscaster on WMBH in Joplin, Missouri; they divorced roughly 4 months after her birth, with Upp awarded sole custody and $7 a week in child support. Her mother next married Russell Bruce Beard, from 1946 until their 1950 divorce, and, most recently, James Elias Molyneux. Hilton attended the Shamrock School (8 miles southeast of Twin Falls ), Emerson Junior High school in Pomona, Twin Falls High School, Boise Junior College and Utah State University before becoming a weather forecaster in her home town. She is Mormon. In addition to other film and television work, Hilton appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on January 17, 1974, and appeared clothed in two Playboy issues that year. She also appeared in commercials for Dodge, Prell, and others. Her last credited role was in 1985.

Personal life

From September 1961 until their divorce seven years later, Hilton was the wife of William H. Hilton, with whom she had two children.

Filmography