Maxine Kessler

Background

Kessler, Maxine was born on November 14, 1935 in New York City. Daughter of Julius and Mildred (Elfenbien-Rosenblum) Kessler.

Education

Graduated from the high school, 1953.

Career

Ballet dancer, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, 1948-1954; professional dancer, Moulin Rouge, Paris, 1956; professional dancer, Casino Monte Carlo (Monaco), Casino Knokke (Belgium) and Casino Weisbaden (Germany), 1957; professional dancer, 36 Chandelles, Paris, 1957; professional dancer, Casino of Travemunda (Germany), Casino of Baden Baden(Germany), Casino of Campioni, Lido Casino (Italy) and Stork Club of London, 1958; professional dancer, Bataclan of Geneva, 1959; professional dancer, Salone Margharita Theatre, Rome, 1960; actress, Murder at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1963; actress, The Key, Copenhagan, 1964; co-owner, Sunset Strip Restaurant, New York City, 1986-1988; co-owner, Bonnies by the Bay Restaurant, New Suffolk, New York, 1983-1993; president, The French Accent Ltd., since 1995. President import, wholesale distributor of French Provençal cotton fabric;freelance translator.

Achievements

• Maxine Kessler has been listed as a noteworthy Restaurateur by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Writing prose, travel, needlepoint, aquarist.

Connections

Father:

Julius Kessler

Mother:

Mildred (Elfenbien-Rosenblum) Kessler