Pia Zadora

Date of Birth: May 4, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Pia Zadora is an American actress and singer born in Hoboken, New Jersey. She initially gained attention as a child actress on Broadway, most notably in the original production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Despite her early promise, her transition to film was met with mixed reviews, with some of her performances being critically panned. Nonetheless, Zadora found success in music, earning a Grammy nomination and achieving popularity in the 1980s with songs like “The Clapping Song” and “Rock It Out.” Beyond her entertainment career, she has been involved in various philanthropic efforts and has made notable appearances on reality TV.

5 Interesting Facts about Pia Zadora

1. Pia Zadora won a Golden Globe Award in 1982 for “New Star of the Year” for her role in the film “Butterfly.”

2. She was a child star on Broadway, appearing in the original production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

3. Zadora’s role in the 1964 movie “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” is considered a cult classic.

4. She released a successful pop album in 1984, which included the hit single “The Clapping Song.”

5. Pia Zadora was married to Meshulam Riklis, a wealthy businessman, which helped finance some of her film projects.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pia Zadora

1. “People are born with certain faces, like my father was born with a face that people want to hit.”

2. “I’m a singer and performer in my own right, and I was lucky enough to be able to do that, which was great.”

3. “Success is not something you can keep on your shelf and dust off when you want to look at it.”

4. “I’ve always done my own thing, followed my instincts.”

5. “I never thought of myself as a beauty, just a hard-working actress.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Pia Zadora’s net worth was estimated to be around $25 million, largely thanks to her marriage to millionaire Meshulam Riklis.

Children

Pia Zadora has three children: 1. Kady Zadora (born 1985) with her first husband, Meshulam Riklis. 2. Kristofer Barzie (born 1987) with her first husband, Meshulam Riklis. 3. Jordan Maxwell Kaufer (born 1997) with her second husband, Jonathan Kaufer.