Vicki Ree Principal, better known as Pamela Barnes Ewing on “Dallas,” is an American actress, novelist, producer, and businesswoman. Principal appeared in the 1978-1991 TV series until 1987. Principal launched Victoria Principal Productions after working on “Dallas” for nine years. She has several profitable enterprises.
The majority of the films made by Principal were for television. Principal also appeared in her films. Her company produced “Naked Lie,” “Blind Witness,” and “Sparks: The Price of Passion” in 1989 and 1990, respectively. Principal resigned to explore other opportunitie
Principal married twice and divorced both times without having children. She was always creative and determined. She is the author of four books and an actress and producer. The self-help book “Living Principal” was one of four on health, beauty, and fitness. Principal Secret, a skincare line, was inspired by her passion for beauty and well-being.
Principal’s skincare business has been in operation since 1989. There are daily cleansers, eye serums, and moisturizers included. She left the company in 2019 to devote her time to charity. She looks to be obsessed with her skincare routine at the age of 72. Discover Principal’s life and visit her now.
Principal was born in Fukuoka, Japan, on January 3, 1950. The oldest daughter of US Air Force sergeant Victor Rocco Principal. Georgian Ree Veal was her mother. Principal’s first three months were spent in Japan, where her family was stationed.
Principal had to travel frequently because of her father’s military profession. Her early years were spent in London, Puerto Rico, Florida, Massachusetts, and Georgia. Principal attended 17 schools, including the Royal Ballet School in England. Principal began appearing in commercials at the age of five.
After graduating from South Dade Senior High School in 1968, Principal attended Miami-Dade Community College to study medicine. She was hit by a drunk driver near the conclusion of her freshman year of college and spent a long time in the hospital. When she returned, she had to redo her first year of education.
Principal opted for acting over medicine. She moved to New York, then to London, to pursue acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art under Jean Scott. In 1970, she moved to Los Angeles to seek a career as an actress. She co-starred in films such as “The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean” alongside Paul Newman. Principal was nominated for the award for best newcomer.
Principal featured in “Earthquake” in 1974. To play Rosa, she cut and colored her hair black. She was chosen after she took a risk. One of Principal’s breakthrough films.
Dallas was a CBS primetime soap opera that aired in 1978. Principal, a Hollywood talent agency, saw the script for a new show in the works and thought she was the appropriate fit for the character of Pamela Barnes Ewing. She was cast after scheduling an audition with the casting director.