Barbara Werle
| Barbara Werle | |
|---|---|
 Werle in 1978 | |
| Born |
Barbara May Theresa Werle October 6, 1928 Mount Vernon, New York U.S. |
| Died |
January 1, 2013 (aged 84) California, United States |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 1963-1976 |
Barbara May Theresa Werle (October 6, 1928 – January 1, 2013) was an American actress and singer, best known for her role in 1966 Seconds. Her other film credits included Battle of the Bulge in 1965; the 1965 musical comedy, Harum Scarum; The Rare Breed in 1966; Gunfight in Abilene in 1967; Charro! in 1969; Krakatoa, East of Java in 1969; and Gone with the West in 1975.
Career
Werle was born on October 6, 1928, in Mount Vernon, New York. She became a ballroom dancer after graduating from high school, winning the acclaimed Harvest Moon Ball in the early 1950s. As part of the dance team Barbara and Mansell, she toured the U.S.[1] Her television credits ranged from appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show; a starring role on the short-lived series, San Francisco International Airport, opposite Lloyd Bridges and Clu Gulager, from 1970 to 1971; and recurring roles on the NBC television series, The Virginian, during the 1960s and 1970s.[1]
Retirement
She retired to La Costa, California.[1] She sang as a soprano for the local St. Elizabeth Seton Traditional Choir from 2000 until 2012.[1] Her children include entertainment lawyer John Gregory Branca.
Death
She died at age 84 on January 1, 2013.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Barbara May Theresa Werle obituary". U-T San Diego. 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- ↑ "Barbara Werle (1928-2013) Obituary". The Journal News. 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-01-12.