Barbara Werle
Barbara Werle | |
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 Werle in 1978 | |
| Born | Barbara May Theresa Werle October 6, 1928 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2013 (aged 84) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1963–1976 |
| Spouse | John Branca Sr. |
| Children | John Gregory Branca[1] |
Barbara May Theresa Werle (October 6, 1928 – January 1, 2013) was an American actress, dancer and singer, best known for her role in Seconds (1966).
Career
Werle was born on October 6, 1928, in Mount Vernon, New York. She became a ballroom dancer after graduating from high school, winning the acclaimed Harvest Moon Ball in the early 1950s. As part of the dance team Barbara and Mansell, she toured the U.S.[2]
On television, Werle had the role of June on San Francisco International Airport (1970–1971).[3] Her other television credits included appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and recurring roles on the NBC television series, The Virginian, during the 1960s and 1970s.[2]
Werle's film credits included the Elvis Presley films Tickle Me, Harum Scarum (1965) and Charro! (1969); Battle of the Bulge (1965), The Rare Breed (1966), Gunfight in Abilene (1967), Krakatoa, East of Java (1969), and Gone with the West (1974).
Retirement
She retired to La Costa, California.[2] She sang as a soprano for the local St. Elizabeth Seton Traditional Choir from 2000 until 2012.[2] Her children include entertainment lawyer John Gregory Branca.
Death
Werle died at age 84 on January 1, 2013, from undisclosed causes, at Carlsbad, California.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Tickle Me | Barbara | |
| 1965 | Harum Scarum | Leilah | |
| 1965 | Battle of the Bulge | Elena | |
| 1966 | The Rare Breed | Gert | |
| 1966 | Seconds | Secretary | |
| 1967 | Gunfight in Abilene | Leann | |
| 1967 | Bikini Paradise | Bit part | Uncredited |
| 1968 | Krakatoa, East of Java | Charley | |
| 1969 | Charro! | Sara Ramsey | |
| 1974 | Gone with the West | Billie |
References
- ^ "Barbara Werle". lohud. Legacy.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Barbara May Theresa Werle obituary". U-T San Diego. January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 926. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ "Barbara Werle (1928–2013) Obituary". The Journal News. January 9, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
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