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Barbara Nichols
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Nichols in 1956
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Barbara Marie Nickerauer
December 10, 1928 Mineola, New York, U.S.
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| Died | October 5, 1976 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Pinelawn Memorial Park |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1953–1976 |
Barbara Marie Nickerauer (born December 10, 1928 – died October 5, 1976), known professionally as Barbara Nichols, was an American actress. She was famous for playing lively and funny characters in movies during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Barbara Nichols: An Actress's Story
Early Life and Start in Acting
Barbara Nichols was born Barbara Marie Nickerauer. Her birthday was December 10, 1928. She grew up in Queens, New York.
From a young age, Barbara wanted to be an actress. She started her career as a showgirl. This meant she performed in musical shows. She also began modeling for magazines in the late 1940s. Some people even compared her to the famous actress Marilyn Monroe.
Broadway and Hollywood Films
Barbara Nichols performed on Broadway, which is New York City's famous theater district. She appeared in the musical Pal Joey in 1952. She also acted in the movie version of Pal Joey in 1957. Another Broadway show she was in was Let It Ride in 1961.
In the mid-1950s, Barbara moved to Hollywood. This is where many movies are made. She started getting important supporting roles in big movies. Some of these films include Miracle in the Rain (1956) and The King and Four Queens (1956). She also appeared in The Pajama Game (1957) and Sweet Smell of Success (1957).
Barbara Nichols worked with many famous actors. These included Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Sophia Loren, and Doris Day. One of her main roles was in the science-fiction movie The Human Duplicators (1965). Her last movie was Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood in 1976.
Television Appearances
Barbara Nichols was also a popular guest star on many television shows. She appeared on The Jack Benny Television Show. She was also in an episode of The Twilight Zone called "Twenty Two" in 1961.
Other TV shows she appeared in include The Untouchables and Batman. She also had roles in Hawaii Five-O, Green Acres, and The Beverly Hillbillies.
Later Life and Passing
Barbara Nichols passed away on October 5, 1976. She was in Los Angeles, California. Her death was due to health problems. These problems were related to injuries she had from car accidents many years earlier. She is buried in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, New York.
