Annabel Schofield, ‘Dallas’ Actress and Model, Dies at 62

Annabel Schofield, a Welsh model and actress best known for her role as Laurel Ellis in the 1980s primetime soap opera Dallas, died February 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, following a battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.

From Fashion Icon to Television Star

Schofield rose to prominence in the 1980s London fashion scene, becoming a defining face of the era. Represented by Take Two Agency, she graced the covers of numerous international fashion magazines, including Vogue Italia, and starred in campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Rimmel, Revlon, and Boots No. 7. Photographer David Bailey considered her one of his favorite muses.

She gained widespread recognition for a memorable television commercial for Bugle Boy jeans, delivering the line, “Excuse me, are those Bugle Boy jeans you’re wearing?” whereas driving a black Ferrari in the desert.

Role in ‘Dallas’ and Later Career

Schofield transitioned to acting, studying in New York before landing the role of Laurel Ellis in Dallas in 1988. She appeared in 12 episodes of the series, playing a character who brought intrigue to the Ewing family dynamics.

Beyond Dallas, Schofield appeared in films such as Solar Crisis (1990), Body Armor (1997), and Midnight Blue (1997). She later expanded her career into production, working on films including The Brothers Grimm and Doom. In 2010, she founded her own production company, Bella Bene Productions, in Burbank, California, focusing on projects in fashion, music, and advertising.

Personal Life and Legacy

Schofield chronicled her battle with cancer in a GoFundMe campaign, which raised nearly $35,000. She also authored the semi-autobiographical novel, The Cherry Alignment, dedicated to the memory of her friend, actor Heath Ledger, whom she met while working on The Brothers Grimm.

Melissa Richardson, former owner of London’s Take Two Agency, remembered Schofield as a favorite of David Bailey, appearing in countless shoots for Italian Vogue.