Allison Parks

Blonde-haired and blue-eyed, Allison Parks was born on October 18, 1941, in Glendale, California. She stood 5'6" with a slim build, and her natural 34C bra size complemented her classic American look. In October 1965, Playboy named her Playmate of the Month, and the following year she was chosen Playmate of the Year for 1966. That recognition marked the beginning of a varied career that spanned modeling, acting, and eventually a different profession entirely.

After her Playmate work, Allison appeared in TV commercials and worked as a print model, though she also pursued acting. Her straight sexuality and Caucasian ethnicity were part of the profile that made her recognizable in the early years of her public career. By the late 1960s, she had married and had two children, but she continued to work in front of the camera for a time. Later, she made a notable career change, switching to the financial services industry and eventually retiring to spend time with her grandchildren, travel, and follow her artistic interests in painting and jewelry making.

Allison passed away on June 21, 2010, at the age of 68, while on vacation in Hawaii with her family. She had lived in Pacific Palisades for 35 years and was a licensed scuba diver. Her obituary remembered her as a beautiful and gracious person, always ready with a smile and a compliment. She is survived by her husband, Michael Graf, her children, and many grandchildren.