Barbara Feldon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 12, 1932 |
|---|---|
| Age | 94 |
| Birthplace | Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Barbara Feldon's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her role as Agent 99 on the TV series 'Get Smart' (1965–1970). |
Intro
Barbara Feldon is an American actress and model best known for her iconic role as Agent 99 in the 1960s television comedy series 'Get Smart'. Her distinctive wit and charm made her a television icon, especially noted for breaking stereotypes of female roles in espionage comedies.
Early Life & Background
Barbara Feldon was born Barbara Anne Hall in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. She studied drama at Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in drama. Early in her career, she worked as a model and also won the grand prize on the game show 'The $64,000 Question' in the category of William Shakespeare.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Agent 99 on 'Get Smart' (1965–1970)
- Won grand prize on 'The $64,000 Question' (1957)
- Appeared in various television specials, films, and guest roles after 'Get Smart'
- Wrote the book 'Living Alone and Loving It' (2003)
Trivia
- Feldon's role as Agent 99 was notable for portraying a female secret agent as intelligent, capable, and equal to her male counterpart.
- She narrated audiobooks and has written articles on single living.
- Remained active in theater after her television career.
FAQs
People also ask
Barbara Feldon is 94 years old.
Barbara Feldon was born the 12 March 1932.
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 12th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: Andrew Young, an American politician and civil rights activist, was born on March 12, 1932.
- Day of the week: March 12th, 1932 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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