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Barbara Hale Biography
Birth Name:Barbara Hale
Birth Place:DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1961, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work in "Perry Mason․"
- In 2001, she became the recipient of a Golden Boot Award
- Studied as an artist at The Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
- In 1951, she gave birth to future screen actor William Katt
- In June 1946, she got married to fellow actor Bill Williams
- Is well known for her character's screams on "Perry Mason․"
- Was one of the original models for the Dr Pepper calendars in the 1940s
Awards
- 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1959Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series: winner
- 1961Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor or Actress in a Series: nominated