Gillian Hills

(London, Britain UK)

Gillian Hills, a 'ye ye girl,' was born in Cairo. She was discovered in France by Roger Vadim in 1958, but made 'Beat Girl', her first film, in England. 'Beat Girl' (1960) is about a rebellious girl who goes out to nightclubs where rock & roll music plays. Adam Faith also had a part in the movie.Quickly typed as 'the British Bardot,' Gillian lived between France (her mother was french) and England (her father was english). She recorded six EPs for the Barclay label between 1960 and 1964 and one more for AZ Records in 1965.