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Eve Arden Biography

Birth Name:
Eunice Quedens
Birth Place:
Mill Valley, California, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was an only child who was raised by her mother and an aunt
  • Kicked off her acting career at age 16 when she left high school to perform with a stock theater company, which appeared at locations such as hotel lobbies, barns and street corners
  • Was inspired by Evening in Paris perfume and Elizabeth Arden cosmetics when creating her stage name
  • Was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995
  • Has two stars on the Hollywood Star Walk, one for her work in television, and one for her work in radio

Awards

  • 1958Emmy-Best Continuing Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1956Emmy-Best Actress - Continuing Performance: nominated
  • 1955Emmy-Best Actress Starring in a Regular Series: nominated
  • 1954Emmy-Best Female Star of a Regular Series: winner

Relationships

  • Connie -- Daughter
  • Liza -- Daughter
  • Ned Bergen -- Ex-husband
  • Charles Peter Quedens -- Father
  • Lucille Quedens -- Mother
  • Douglas West -- Son
  • Duncan -- Son