Barbara Eden Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1988, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• In 2003, she was inducted into the California Broadcasting Hall of Fame
• Studing acting at the Elizabeth Holloway School of Theatre, and singing at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
• Is a direct descendant of famed American founding father Benjamin Franklin
• Quote: "(Advice to present-day actors linked to a particular role) "I would embrace the character, because it won't do any good if you don't․ I don't think you ever demean to your public what you've done․ You're insulting them if you demean your work․""
• Quote: "(On doing TV again) "I like TV․ I like to work․ I had a wonderful experience with both my shows․ And I like that feeling of family and working with a unit who -- everyone knows what they're doing and why they're doing it․ And your character is fully thought out․ I like that․""
• Despite wearing a midriff-showing costume on "I Dream of Jeannie," she was forbidden to show her belly button on the show
• Was mentored by Lucille Ball, who wanted her to sign a contract with Desilu Productions