Beverly Washburn
Beverly Washburn | |
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| Born | November 25, 1943 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1950–present |
| Relatives | Darlene Tompkins (niece) |
| Website | beverlywashburn |
Beverly Washburn (born November 25, 1943) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known or her roles in the Walt Disney feature Old Yeller (1957) and the horror film Spider Baby (1967).
Early years
Washburn was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 25, 1943,[1] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Washburn of Hollywood.[2] She is the aunt of actress Darlene Tompkins.[1]
Career
Washburn began her career as a child actor, when she was 3 years old.[2] appearing in The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) and Frank Capra's Here Comes the Groom (1951). Her subsequent film credits included a supporting role in the Walt Disney feature Old Yeller (1957).[3] By age 16, she had appeared in 10 films and more than 500 television programs.[2]
On television, Washburn portrayed Kathryn "Kit" Wilson, on Professional Father,[4] Shirley Mitchell on Gidget,[5] and Vickie Massey on The New Loretta Young Show.[5]: 756 She was also seen regularly on A Letter to Loretta[5]: 597 and The Loretta Young Theater.[5]: 623
Washburn is the author of Reel Tears: The Beverly Washburn Story, Take Two, which BearManor Media re-released in 2013.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Killer That Stalked New York | Walda Kowalski | [7] | |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom | Suzi | [7] | |
| 1951 | Superman and the Mole-Men | Child | ||
| 1953 | The Juggler | Susy | ||
| 1957 | Summer Love | Jackie Bronson | ||
| 1957 | Old Yeller | Lisbeth Searcy | ||
| 1967 | Spider Baby | Elizabeth | [8] | |
| 1969 | Pit Stop | Jolene | ||
| 2007 | Hard Four | Brenda | ||
| 2016 | White Paint | Darlene |
Partial television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Cavalcade of America | Elizabeth | Episode: "Crazy Judah" | |
| 1954 | Dragnet | Ruthie Snyder | Episode: "The Big Pair" | |
| 1955 | Professional Father | Kit Wilson | 18 episodes | [7] |
| 1957 | Father Knows Best | Mara | Episode: "The Spelling Bee" | |
| 1957 | Code 3 | Nancy | Episode: "The Search" |
References
- ^ a b Lisanti 2015, p. 180.
- ^ a b c "Pictured". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. July 7, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved January 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Eder, Bruce. "Beverly Washburn Biography". AllMovie. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Leszczak, Bob. Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979: A Complete Guide. McFarland. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-7864-9305-0. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 391. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ Thomas, Nick. "Beverly Washburn's Favorite Co-Stars". Boomer. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c Lisanti 2015, p. 181.
- ^ Lisanti 2015, p. 188.
Sources
- Lisanti, Tom (2015). Drive-in Dream Girls: A Galaxy of B-Movie Starlets of the Sixties. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-786-49342-5.
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