Barbara Hale
American actress (1922–2017)
Barbara Hale (April 18, 1922 – January 26, 2017) was an American actress. She was best known for her role as legal secretary Della Street on more than 270 episodes of the long-running Perry Mason television series. She was also known for her roles in The Window, The Giant Spider Invasion, Jolson Sings Again, and in Last of the Comanches. She won an Emmy Award in 1959.
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![]() Barbara Hale in Jolson Sings Again, 1949. | |
Born | DeKalb, Illinois, U.S. | April 18, 1922
Died | January 26, 2017 Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. | (aged 94)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1943–2000 |
Known for | Perry Mason |
Spouse(s) | Bill Williams (married 1946–1992) |
Children | Jodi Katt (b. 1947) William Katt (b. 1950) Juanita Katt (b. 1953) |
Hale died at her home in Sherman Oaks, California on January 26, 2017 of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aged 94.[1]
References
change- ↑ Adam Bernstein (January 27, 2017). "Barbara Hale, who played Della Street on 'Perry Mason,' dies at 94". Washington Post. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
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