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Marlyn Mason
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Mason in 1976
Born (1940-08-07) August 7, 1940 (age 85)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active 1960–present
Spouse(s) J. Raymond Henderson (1960–1962)
Lee Harman
(m. 1972)

Marlyn Mason (born August 7, 1940) is an American actress and producer. She has appeared in many television shows and movies throughout her career.

Early Life and Beginnings

Marlyn Mason was born in San Fernando, California. She was named after a friend of her mother's. After finishing high school, Mason moved to Hollywood, California, to start her acting career.

Acting Career Highlights

Marlyn Mason has had a long and successful career in acting. She has appeared in many popular TV shows and films.

Television Roles

One of Mason's notable roles was Nikki Bell in the TV series Longstreet (1971–1972). In this show, she played a Braille teacher who became a business partner to the main character.

She also made guest appearances in many other well-known television series, including:

  • Hogan's Heroes (where she played a nightclub singer)
  • My Three Sons
  • Bonanza
  • The Big Valley
  • Dr. Kildare (in a recurring role)
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
  • I Spy
  • Mission Impossible
  • The Fugitive
  • The Odd Couple
  • Wonder Woman
  • Charles in Charge
  • Ironside

Mason also appeared in the final episode of Perry Mason, playing an actress named Erna Landry.

Film and Stage Work

Marlyn Mason also performed on Broadway. She had a main role in the 1967–68 production of How Now, Dow Jones, acting alongside Tony Roberts.

Her film appearances include:

  • The Trouble with Girls
  • Making It

She also starred in several television movies, such as:

  • That Certain Summer
  • Outrage
  • Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan
  • The New Adventures of Heidi
  • Fifteen and Pregnant

Personal Life

Marlyn Mason has been married twice. Her first marriage was to musician J. Raymond Henderson, from 1960 to 1962. She later married Lee Harman in 1972.

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