Barbara Anderson

Birth Name:

Barbara Jeanne Anderson

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession

Actress

In 1971, she got married to fellow actor Don Burnett
Attended Memphis State University, but dropped out of school in order to pursue an acting career
Started acting in experimental theatre troupes, including at the Front Street Repertory Theater
Was "discovered" by talent agents who saw her perform in a Los Angeles production of "The Rattle of a Simple Man․"
As a struggling actress, she worked nights at the Los Angeles Art Theatre to make ends meet
Came within a half-vote of being selected as Miss Tennessee in the Miss America pageant
In 1963, she competed in a pageant and won the title of Miss Memphis

1968Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama:Winner
1969Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series:Nominated
1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Drama:Nominated

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