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Beverly Washburn

Beverly Washburn (born November 25, 1943) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the Walt Disney drama Old Yeller (1957) and the American General Pictures horror 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] as well as the sister of actress Audrey Allen.[3]

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),[4] for which she is the last surviving cast member of the film.[5] 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,[6] Shirley Mitchell on Gidget,[7] and Vickie Massey on The New Loretta Young Show.[7]: 756  She was also seen regularly on A Letter to Loretta[7]: 597  and The Loretta Young Theater.[7]: 623 

Washburn is the author of Reel Tears: The Beverly Washburn Story, Take Two, which BearManor Media re-released in 2013.[8]

Filmography

Film

Partial television

References

  1. ^ a b Lisanti 2015, p. 180.
  2. ^ a b c "Pictured". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. July 7, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved January 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Clemens, Samuel (June 2023). "Beverly Washburn". Classic Images.
  4. ^ Eder, Bruce. "Beverly Washburn Biography". AllMovie. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  5. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (2021-10-01). "Tommy Kirk, Young Star of 'Old Yeller,' Is Dead at 79". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  6. ^ Leszczak, Bob (8 November 2012). Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979: A Complete Guide. McFarland. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-7864-9305-0. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Thomas, Nick. "Beverly Washburn's Favorite Co-Stars". Boomer. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d Lisanti 2015, p. 181.
  10. ^ Lisanti 2015, p. 188.

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