Beverley Owen facts for kids
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Beverley Owen
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Owen as Marilyn Munster in 1964
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Beverley Jane Ogg
May 13, 1937 Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S.
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| Died | February 21, 2019 (aged 81) Londonderry, Vermont, U.S.
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| Other names | Beverley Owen Stone |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1961–2004 |
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| Children | 2 |
Beverley Owen (born Beverley Ogg; May 13, 1937 – February 21, 2019) was an American actress. She was best known for playing the first Marilyn Munster on the popular TV show The Munsters. Another actress, Pat Priest, later took over the role.
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Early Life of Beverley Owen
Beverley Jane Ogg was born on May 13, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was the first child of Wallace E. Ogg and Charlotte M. Vander Ploeg. Beverley grew up in Ames, Iowa. Her father was a professor at Iowa State University, where he taught about farming and money. Her mother passed away in 1953.
Beverley Owen's Acting Career
Beverley Owen started her acting career in 1956. Her first TV role was in the show As the World Turns. She also appeared in several other TV series, including:
- The Doctors
- Kraft Mystery Theatre
- The Virginian
- Wagon Train
- Another World
In 1964, Beverley also acted in a movie called Bullet for a Badman. This film starred Audie Murphy. After this, she got the role of Marilyn Munster on The Munsters. In 1972, she returned to acting for a while. She played Dr. Paula McCrea in the soap opera Another World for nine months.
Personal Life and Studies
Beverley Owen decided to leave The Munsters after only 13 episodes. She left to get married to Jon Stone on June 27, 1964. Jon Stone later became a writer and producer for the famous children's show Sesame Street. Beverley and Jon were married for 10 years, from 1964 to 1974. They had two daughters together, named Polly and Kate.
After her divorce in 1974, Beverley went back to school. She studied early American history. She earned a master's degree in 1989.
Later Years and Passing
Beverley Owen's daughter, Polly, shared that her mother passed away on February 21, 2019. Beverley was 81 years old and died from ovarian cancer. Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on The Munsters, shared a message about her. He said, "Beautiful Beverly Owen has left us. What a sweet soul. I had the biggest crush on her. RIP Bev and thanks for your 13 memorable Marilyn Munster episodes."
Selected Filmography
- As the World Turns
- The Doctors
- Bullet for a Badman
- Wagon Train
- The Virginian
- Another World
- The Munsters – played the first Marilyn Munster
See also
In Spanish: Beverley Owen para niños
