Paulina Porizkova

Personal Info

Known ForActing
Born1965-04-09
BirthplaceProstějov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Paulina Porizkova

Acting

Biography

Paulina Porizkova (born Pavlína Pořízková) is a Czechoslovak-born supermodel, actress, and author who rose to global fame in the 1980s. Often cited as one of the most successful models of her era, she became the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1984. In recent years, she has gained widespread acclaim as an advocate for age inclusivity and body positivity, sharing candid, unfiltered reflections on aging through her writing and social media.

Notable Works

Prominent titles featuring Paulina Porizkova

Filmography

Acting (29)

2026
Bardotkyas Valerie
2004
Knotsas Lily Kildear
4.9
2004
Second Bestas Allison
5.8
2002
People I Knowas Dr. Anna Fahri
5.2
2002
Nearest to Heavenas Mary Rafelson
5.1
2001
Dark Asylumas Maggie
4.1
2000
Internas Chi Chi Chemise
3.7
2000
Partners in Crimeas Wallis P. Longsworth
6.7
2000
After the Rainas Ellen Maxfield
5.3
1998
Thursdayas Dallas
6.9
1998
Long Time Sinceas Diane Thwaite
4.8
1996
Female Perversionsas Langley Flynn
5.1
1996
4.4
1993
Arizona Dreamas Millie
7.1
1989
Her Alibias Nina
5.4
1987
Annaas Krystyna
5.5
1984
The Cars: Heartbeat Cityas Woman in 'Drive' video
7.0
1983
Portfolioas Elite Model
5.5
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