Connie Kreski, born on September 19, 1946 – died on March 21, 1995, born Constance Joanne Kornacki, was an American model and actress best remembered as one of Playboy’s most iconic Playmates of the late 1960s. She was named Playboy Playmate of the Month in January 1968 and went on to earn the coveted title of Playmate of the Year in 1969, a distinction that firmly placed her in pop‑culture history.

Discovered by a Playboy scout at a University of Michigan football game, Kreski transitioned quickly from Midwest roots to international recognition. Before modeling, she worked briefly as a psychiatric care assistant in Ann Arbor—an unexpected chapter that adds depth to her story. Her success with Playboy led to film and television roles, including appearances in *The Outside Man* (1972), *The Black Bird* (1975), *Captains and the Kings* (1976), and *Aspen* (1977).

Kreski also became part of the European fashion and art scene, notably photographed in London by renowned German photographer Frank Habicht during the height of the Swinging London era. In her personal life, she moved within Hollywood’s inner circles, was a close friend of Sharon Tate, and later had a high‑profile relationship with actor James Caan from 1971 to 1975.

She died in Beverly Hills in 1995 at the age of 48 due to a blocked carotid artery. Today, Connie Kreski is remembered for her classic beauty, her brief but notable acting career, and her lasting status as a Playboy legend. Fun fact: she appeared not only as Playmate of the Year but was also featured in multiple Playboy calendars, extending her visibility well beyond her original centerfold.