Teri Peterson is yet another actress and fashion model who’s career path led her to Playboy magazine in July 1980 when she graced the cover of Hugh Hefner’s iconic magazine as a Playboy model.

Born in Santa Monica in 1959 as one of three sisters, Teri became a fashion model by the time she was 21 and was in great demand for fashion photo shoots long before she became the Playboy Playmate of the Month in 1980.

Following her Playmate photo shoot Teri went on to appear in several Playboy Special editions including Playboy’s Girls of Summer and Playboy’s Book of Lingerie in the 1990’s.

Although Teri found fame on the big screen her acting career was more directed towards stage work in the Los Angeles area. Teri Peterson has since gone on to become a martial arts instructor and personal trainer.