Beverly Garland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	October 17, 1926
Died	December 05, 2008 (age 82)
Birthplace	Santa Cruz, California, USA
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also Beverly Garland's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Starring roles in TV series 'My Three Sons,' 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King,' and numerous science fiction and noir films of the 1950s.

Intro

Beverly Garland was an American film and television actress, best known for her work in B-movies of the 1950s and for her prominent roles in television series such as 'My Three Sons' and 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King.' She had a career spanning over five decades and also became known as a successful hotel owner.

Early Life & Background

Beverly Garland was born as Beverly Lucy Fessenden in Santa Cruz, California. She spent her early years in Glendale, California, where she attended school and began her interest in acting in local theater productions.[1][2]

Career Highlights

• Starred as Barbara Harper Douglas in the television series 'My Three Sons' (1969–1972).
• Known for her leading roles in 1950s films such as 'It Conquered the World' (1956) and 'Not of This Earth' (1957).
• Played Dotty West in the TV series 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' (1983–1987).
• Appeared in many police dramas, including recurring roles on 'Decoy', the first American police series with a female lead.
• Owned and operated Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn, later The Garland, a well-known hotel in North Hollywood, California.

Trivia

• She was one of the first actresses to star in a TV police drama as a lead in 'Decoy' (1957–1959).
• Her hotel, The Garland, remains a prominent boutique hotel in North Hollywood, still run by her family.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Garland
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0307531/
3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Beverly-Garland