Barbara Eden

Birth Name:

Barbara Jean Morehead

Birth Place:

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

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

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