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Diana Darrin | |
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| Born | Harriet Bernice Tenen 1935or1936(age 88–89) |
| Other names | Theila Darin |
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| Years active | 1952–1973 |
| Spouse | Normand Richards (m. 1964;div. 1983) |
| Children | 2 |
Diana Darrin (born Harriet Bernice Tenen; 1935or1936 [1] ) is an American actress and singer. She has made over 35 film and television appearances in her career.
Darrin is the daughter of Edward and Lillian ( née Hymowitz) Tenin (who later divorced); she had a sister, Marilyn. [2] She is a native of New Haven, Connecticut. [1]
Darrin was working as a photographer in a nightclub when she was discovered. After that discovery she worked in summer stock theater in Connecticut and made films. [3]
Darrin, initially known as Theila Darin, spent the early years of her career appearing in several later Three Stooges films such as He Cooked His Goose , Shot in the Frontier , and A Merry Mix Up . Later appearances include a starring role in The Broken Land with Jack Nicholson, High School Confidential , Reform School Girls , and Slither . She appeared on several television series including Bonanza and McHale's Navy .
Darrin's work as a singer included perorming in nightclubs and recording on the Virgo label. [4]
Darrin was engaged to David Marshall Williams, the inventor of the M1 carbine rifle; [5] however, they never married. [6]
On October 3, 1964, Darrin married Norman R. Kurtzman, a Los Angeles hairdresser. [2]
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