Barbara Eden (real name Barbara Jean Morehead) is an American theater, film, television actress and singer. She gained wide popularity after starring in the TV series "I Dream of Jeannie", which was released in 1965.
The creative biography of the actress began in the 1950s. She won the main prize in the Miss San Francisco competition. After the victory, the beauty began to receive offers for filming in television programs and films. On account of the actress 163 roles in various film projects, including participation in popular entertainment shows and TV series.
Eden has been named one of America's 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the 20th century by People magazine She has also been voted one of the most popular comedic actresses on television. Barbara was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at number 7003, located next to the façade of the world famous Grauman's Chinese Theater.
Biography facts
Barbara was born in the summer of 1931 in the United States. For a long time, the year of Eden's birth was unknown. Her mother once forged documents due to the fact that she gave birth to a daughter at the age of 16. But in the end, it was possible to restore her true birth certificate.
For several years, the mother and daughter lived in Arizona, and later moved to San Francisco. The girl does not remember her father. The parents broke up even before the child was born. In a new place, my mother married a second time and soon gave birth to another girl.
From an early age, Barbara was fond of music and really wanted to become a singer. Together with her mother and younger sister, she constantly learned new songs and mastered playing musical instruments. For some time, the girl sang in the church choir, and then began performing at festive events and concerts in clubs, earning her first money. During her school years she took part in theatrical performances. Gradually, the girl was so carried away by creativity that she decided to become not only a singer, but also an actress.
After completing her primary education at Abraham Lincoln High School, she attended City College in San Francisco. After some time, Eden also became a student at the Conservatory of Music. The girl mastered her acting skills at Elizabeth Holloway School of Theater.
Creative career
Barbara made her television debut in 1957. She played a small role in the TV series I Love Lucy. In the same year, the actress got the main role in the television version of the play "How to Marry a Millionaire", where she appeared as Loco Jones, who was once played by Marilyn Monroe.
Eden gained worldwide fame in 1965, having played the main role in the project "I Dream of Jeannie", the scriptwriter and one of the producers of which was Sidney Sheldon. The series aired weekly for 5 seasons. For this role, the actress was twice nominated for a Golden Globe.
After working on a successful project, Eden continued to appear in comedy and family series. In the creative career of the actress there were roles in famous projects: "Dallas", "Sabrina - the Little Witch", "Army Wives", "George Lopez".
Eden did not forget about her desire to become a singer. She released her solo album Miss Barbara Eden in 1967. The actress has shown her musical and singing talent on numerous occasions on numerous television shows and entertainment programs.
For several years, Eden starred in television commercials, collaborating with companies: Old Navy, AT&T, LEXUS.
Personal life
The actress has been married 3 times. The first husband was Michael Ansara. The wedding took place on January 17, 1958. The couple lived together for 16 years and divorced in the spring of 1974. In this union, the son of Matthew was born. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 35. Barbara wanted to give birth to another baby, but when the woman was 7 months pregnant, the baby died in the womb. She had no more children.
The second chosen one was Charles Donald Fegert. They married in September 1977 and divorced in 1983.
For the third time, Eden married John Eicholtz. They married in 1991 at the Cathedral of Holy Grace in San Francisco, which Barbara attended regularly during her childhood.
The couple currently live in the Benedict Canyon area of Beverly Hills.
