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Gwynne Gilford
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Gilford on The Waverly Wonders in 1978
Born
Gloria Gwynne Gilford

(1946-07-27) July 27, 1946 (age 78)
Occupation Actress (former),
psychotherapist (current)
Years active 1969–1987 (as an actress)
Spouse(s)
(m. 1969)
Children 2, including Chris
Parent(s)
  • Anne Gwynne (mother)

Gwynne Gilford, born on July 27, 1946, is an American psychotherapist. She used to be an actress. She appeared in many TV shows during the 1970s and 1980s. Some of these shows include A New Kind of Family, The Young Lawyers, and The Waverly Wonders.

She also acted in several movies. These films include Beware! The Blob (1972), Satan's School for Girls (1973), and Ruby and Oswald (1978). Later, she was in Fade to Black (1980), Kate's Secret (1986), and Masters of the Universe (1987).

Early Life and Family Background

Gwynne Gilford's birth name is Gloria Gwynne Gilford. Her mother was a famous actress named Anne Gwynne. Her father, Max M. Gilford, was a lawyer in the entertainment business.

Gwynne shared that her mother did not want her to act in movies when she was a child. This meant she started her acting career later in life.

Education and Career Beginnings

Gwynne Gilford went to college at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also studied in New York. These studies helped her prepare for her future career.

In 1979, she played a main role in the comedy TV show A New Kind of Family. She acted as Abby Stone, a mother who was divorced and ran her household.

Family Life and Later Career

Gwynne Gilford is married to the actor Robert Pine. They got married on September 6, 1969. They have two children together.

Their son is the well-known actor Chris Pine. Their daughter is named Katherine Pine. After Gwynne stopped acting, she and Katherine both decided to study. They became psychotherapists, helping people with their thoughts and feelings.

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