The Secret Life of Camille Winbush - What You Didn't Know (2024)

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Contents

  • 1 Who is Camille Winbush?
  • 2 Camille Winbush Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
  • 3 Career Beginnings and Early Success
  • 4 Net Worth
  • 5 Personal Life, Dating, Married, Husband, Children
  • 6 Appearance and Body Measurements
  • 7 Facts and Interests

Who is Camille Winbush?

Camille is an American actress and singer, probably best known as Emma Aimes in the sitcom “Minor Adjustments”, and as Lauren Treacy in the series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”, in addition to several other roles she’s has secured so far in her career.

Camille Winbush Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Camille Simoine Winbush was born on 9 February 1990 in Culver City, California, USA, the only daughter of Anthony Winbush and his wife Alice. She was homeschooled throughout her childhood by her on-set tutor, since her career had already begun. In addition to acting, Camille pursued competitive gymnastics in her youth.

Career Beginnings and Early Success

Winbush made her on-screen debut in the 1994 TV series “Viper”, appearing in three episodes of the show, playing the character of Lucy Wilkes.

Camille next played the character of Emma Aimes in the TV series “Minor Adjustments”, which aired from 1995 to 1996 and followed the life of therapist Dr. Ron Aimes, who struggled to balance his personal and professional life. Camille’s character was Aimes’ daughter, and she appeared in several episodes throughout the show’s two seasons. The show was a success, and her portrayal of Emma earned her wide praise.

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However, her big break came four years later, when she was selected as Vanessa “Nessa” Thomkins in the TV series “The Bernie Mac Show”, which aired from 2001 to 2006, and followed the life of comedian Bernie Mac, who takes in his sister’s three children after she enters rehab. Winbush was the eldest of the three children, and appeared in all 104 episodes of the series. Her performance earned her three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

She continued to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry with her captivating performances in various TV shows. In 2003, she appeared in an episode of “Strong Medicine” as Vinetta, and showcased her acting abilities in a dramatic medical series. Two years later, she played the character of Trisha in an episode of the popular medical drama “ER”, and the same year, Winbush also appeared as Ally in the crime thriller “Criminal Minds” in an episode entitled “Fear and Loathing”.

Winbush’s talent for acting in different genres was on full display when she made a guest appearance in the popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2007, playing the role of Camille Travis in the episode entitled “In the Midnight Hour”, for which she was praised.

Camille’s success continued with her recurring role as Lauren Treacy in the TV series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”, which aired from 2008 to 2013, and followed the life of a teenage girl named Amy Juergens, who discovers she’s pregnant, and must navigate the challenges of teenage pregnancy, while still trying to balance her personal and academic life. Winbush played the character of Lauren Treacy, one of Amy’s close friends in the show.

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Winbush’s performance in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” further cemented her status as a talented actress. Throughout her time on the show, Winbush’s character dealt with various issues teenagers face, such as relationships, academic pressure, and family dynamics. It was both a critical and commercial success, and her performance in the show earned her widespread acclaim.

Camille has continued to expand her acting range with various TV shows and voice-acting projects. In 2015, she appeared as Miriam in four episodes the British mini-series “The Choir”. The series follows the story of Gareth Malone, a British choirmaster who forms a choir with a group of people who have never sung before.

The following year, Camille starred in the romantic comedy-drama film “Everything But a Man”, alongside Monica Calhoun and Jimmy Jean-Louis.

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— Camille Winbush (@camilleSwinbush) November 15, 2022

In 2017, she lent her voice to the animated series “Children of Ether” as Rhonda Vega. The series was created by acclaimed animator LeSean Thomas, and follows the story of a young woman who discovers she has supernatural powers, and must navigate a dangerous world of magic.

To speak further of her accomplishments, Camille starred alongside Vivica A. Fox and Leona Earl Howze in the romantic film “Holiday Hideaway” in 2022.

Moreover, she is now working on several projects, such as the thriller film “The Caller Returns”, in which she will play the lead role, co-starring Andrew Stewart-Jones, and Rick Gifford, and will star in the upcoming mystery crime-drama film “The Jury”, written and directed by John Alan Andrews, with Victoria Rowell and Rick Fox as co-stars.

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Net Worth

According to authoritative sources, Camille Winbush’s net worth is estimated at $4.5 million as of mid-2023.

Personal Life, Dating, Married, Husband, Children

Camille Winbush has been very private about her personal life and hasn’t shared much information on it. According to reports, she’s single and focused on her career.

Previously, she was linked with a few celebrities, including David Nguyen and Nick Denbeigh, but has never confirmed a relationship. -Nick came forward to say that the two are just good friends.

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Appearance and Body Measurements

Camille Winbush has black hair and brown eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 5ins (1.65m), weighs approximately 120lbs (55kgs), with vital statistics of 34-28-40, bra size 34A.

Facts and Interests

In addition to acting, Camille is a singer, and has released several singles, including “One Small Voice”, “The Night Before Christmas Song”, and others.

Winbush is also an animal lover and has several pets, including a dog and a cat; she often shares pictures of them on her social media accounts.

She’s also a philanthropist, and has supported several charities, including the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

She is an advocate for mental health awareness, and has spoken openly about her struggles with anxiety and depression.

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  • 1 Who was Dana Hill?
  • 2 Education and early life
  • 3 Roles in TV series
  • 4 Roles in movies
  • 5 Other credits
  • 6 Awards and nominations
  • 7 Love life and relationships.
  • 8 Interesting facts and hobbies
  • 9 Death and wealth

Who was Dana Hill?

The late American actress Dana Hill was born Dana Lynne Goetz in Los Angeles, California USA, on 6 May 1964, meaning that Taurus was her zodiac sign. She appeared in 68 movies and TV series prior to her death in 1996, and is perhaps still remembered best for playing Audrey Griswold, one of the main characters in the evergreen 1985 adventure comedy movie “National Lampoon’s European Vacation”, which also starred Beverly D’Angelo and Chevy Chase, and was directed by Amy Heckerling. It follows the Griswold family as they’re vacationing in Europe, and the film won one of its two award nominations.

Education and early life

Dana was raised in Los Angeles alongside her brothers Matthew and Daniel, by their mother Sandy nee Hill who was a housewife, and father Theodore Arthur ‘Ted’ Goetz who was a director of commercials.

Dana grew up being passionate about running, and aged 10 placed #3 nationwide in the 880-yard run, as well as #4 in the mile run; she collapsed while running a couple of weeks later, and was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. This marked the end of Dana’s career as an athlete, and she thus focused on acting.

She studied at a local high school in Los Angeles, but upon matriculating in 1982 didn’t enroll at college.

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Roles in TV series

Dana had made her debut TV series appearance in the 1978 episode “Mork the Gullible” of the family science fiction comedy “Mork & Mindy”, and the year 1979 saw her play Maggie Joy in all the three episodes of the adventure series “The French Atlantic Affair”, which starred James Coco, Horst Buchholz and Jean-Pierre Aumont, and follows a group of terrorists who’ve hijacked a luxury liner; the series won a 1980 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences, for Phill Norman.

The year 1980 saw Dana appear in an episode of three series: the family adventure “The Magical World of Disney”, the adventure comedy “ABC Afterschool Specials”, and the drama “Family”.

In 1981 and 1982, she starred as Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Gallagher in all the 20 episodes of the comedy “The Two of Us”, which also starred Peter Cook and Mimi Kennedy, and follows single mother Nan Gallagher who’s hired British man Robert Brentwood as her butler; the series was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Television Series. Some of Dana’s following appearances were in single episodes of the action crime adventure “Magnum, P. I.”, the adventure comedy “CBS Schoolbreak Special” and the adventure “The Rousters”.

In 1987 and 1988, she voiced the lead character Orphan Scrappy in 19 episodes of the animated action adventure “Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures”, while she then voiced Raggedy Dog in eight episodes of the short animated comedy “The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy”.

In 1990 and 1991, Dana voiced Kevin in 14 episodes of the animated family comedy “Widget, the World Watcher”, created by Peter Keefe, and which starred Russi Taylor, Jim Cummings and Kath Soucie. It follows the alien Widget as he’s learning about humans on Earth, and the series won a 1992 Environmental Media Award for Children’s Animated.

Dana’s final three TV series roles were voicing Wee Willie Winkle in the 1996 episode “Three Ghosts and a Baby” of the short animated adventure “The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper”, various characters in 19 episodes of the short animated adventure “The Pink Panther” from 1994 through 1996, and Charles in 46 episodes of the animated adventure comedy “Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man” from 1994 through 1997.

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Roles in movies

Dana’s debut film role was playing Courtney Featherstone in the 1979 comedy “Featherstone’s Nest”, and she could then have been seen appearing in the 1980 drama “The $5.20 an Hour Dream”, the 1980 crime adventure “The Kids Who Knew Too Much” and the 1981 drama “Fallen Angel”.

She played Sherry Dunlap in the 1982 drama “Shoot the Moon”, directed by Alan Parker, and which starred Albert Finney, Diane Keaton and Karen Allen. It follows a mother of four who’s been abandoned by her husband for a younger woman, and the film was nominated for seven awards. Dana was then cast to appear in the 1982 drama “The Member of the Wedding”, the 1983 biographical romantic drama “Cross Creek” and the 1983 comedy “Branagan and Mapes”.

She played Sergeant Andrea Pritchett in the 1986 comedy “Combat High”, directed by Neal Israel, and which starred Keith Gordon, Wallace Langham and George Clooney; it follows two boys who’ve been forced to enroll at military school. The remainder of the ‘80s saw Dana voice characters in the 1988 animated adventure comedy “The Flintstone Kids’ Just Say No Special”, the 1989 animated drama “Marvin: Baby of the Year” and the 1990 animated family comedy “Jetsons: The Movie”.

Remembering Dana Hill, The actress who played Audrey Griswald in National Lampoon's European Vacation and voiced Jerry in Tom and Jerry: The Movie, Charles in Duckman, and Max Goof in Goof Troop. pic.twitter.com/K60QY9SFNX

— Alec Behan (@alec_behan) May 6, 2020

In 1991, Dana played Francy in the drama “Final Verdict”, directed by Jack Fisk, and which starred Treat Williams, Olivia Burnette and Glenn Ford. It follows the life of journalist Nora Rogers, whose father Earl Rogers was the best lawyer in the country, and the film was nominated for four awards.

Dana’s final three film roles were in the 1992 short animated adventure “The Odyssey: A Journey Back Home”, the 1993 short animated adventure “The D.A.R.E. Report: The Land of Decisions and Choices” and the critically acclaimed 1996 animated family drama “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, all voice roles.

Other credits

Dana sang the song “Reach Out and Touch Someone” in the 1985 movie “National Lampoon’s European Vacation”, the song “Friends To The End” of the 1992 “Tom and Jerry: The Movie”, and the song “Reindeer Rumba” of the 1992 movie “Goof Troop Christmas”.

She received special thanks (posthumously) for the 1997 episode “Ajax & Ajaxer” of the animated series “Duckman: Private Duck/Family Man” and the 2012 episode “Blu-Ray: Las Vacaciones Europeas de una Chiflada Familia Americana” of the historical comedy series “Special Collector’s Edition”.

Some of Dana’s talk-show appearances were in “Hot Potato”, ”Body Language” and “To Tell the Truth”.

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Awards and nominations

Dana was nominated for four Young Artist Awards, winning two: in 1982 for Best Young Actress in a Television Special, for her performance in “Fallen Angel”, and in 1984 for Best Young Actress, Guest in a Television Series for “Magnum, P. I.”

Love life and relationships.

Dana preferred to keep the details of her love life to herself, and never spoke of any men, or perhaps women whom she’d dated.

She was in an on-screen matchup with American actor William Zabka when they starred alongside in the 1985 movie “National Lampoon’s European Vacation”; some people believe that the two might had been dating in real life, but this hasn’t been confirmed.

There are also those who believe that Dana was in a long-term relationship with a fellow actor at the time of her passing, but that she preferred to keep their relationship a secret; this hasn’t been confirmed either.

Dana was single at the time of her death, never marry and didn’t have children.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Dana’s growth was stunted during her teenage years because of diabetes, and some people mistook her for a 12 or 13 years old girl even when she was in her late 20s.

For her performance in the play “Picnic”, played at the Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre, Dana won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Featured Performance.

She was highly friendly and found it easy to get along with fellow actors and actresses.

Dana was involved in charity, and mostly contributed to non-profit organizations aiming to help diabetics.

She was a lover of animals, and dogs were her favorites.

Dana was a fan of actor Marlon Brando, and some of her favorite movies were “Last Tango in Paris”, “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Superman”.

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Death and wealth

Dana struggled with diabetes her entire life, and in May 1996 fell into a diabetic coma; she suffered a paralytic stroke a month later, and died on 15 July 1996, aged 32. Her remains were cremated.

At the time of Dana’s passing, her net worth was estimated at over $1 million.

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The Secret Life of Camille Winbush - What You Didn't Know (8)

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  • 1 Who is James Denton?
  • 2 Education and early life
  • 3 Roles in movies
  • 4 Roles in TV series
  • 5 Other credits
  • 6 Awards and nominations
  • 7 Love life and relationships
  • 8 Interesting facts and hobbies
  • 9 Height, eyes and wealth

Who is James Denton?

American actor and singer James Denton was born in Nashville, Tennessee USA, on 20 January 1963, making Aquarius his zodiac sign. He’s had roles in 55 TV series and movies, but is perhaps known best for portraying Mike Delfino in the mystery comedy series “Desperate Housewives”, which starred Marcia Cross, Felicity Huffman and Teri Hatcher, and was created by Marc Cherry. It follows the lives of several female friends whose neighbors have committed suicide, the series aired from 2004 through 2012, and won 66 of its 255 award nominations.

Education and early life

James was raised Southern Baptist in Goodlettsville, Tennessee alongside his two siblings, by their mother Mary Jean Woolslair Denton who was a housewife, and father J. T. Denton who was a dentist and an Army veteran – he passed away aged 63 in 1993.

James was mostly into music while attending Goodlettsville High School, and later in life became a Minister of Music at Westmoreland United Methodist Church; he was physically quite active as a teenager, and played both basketball and football.

He matriculated in 1981 and then enrolled at University of Tennessee, from which he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in advertising in 1985; he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Prior to launching his career in the film industry, James sold advertising for two radio stations.

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Roles in movies

James’ debut film role was playing Ray Higgs in the 1993 crime thriller “Thieves Quartet”, and the following years saw him appear in the 1995 drama “Hunter’s Moon”, and in 1997 the romantic comedy “That Old Feeling” and the science fiction crime action “Face/Off”.

What marked the ‘90s for James was playing Mitch in the 1998 comedy “Primary Colors”, directed by Mike Nichols, and which starred John Travolta, Emma Thompson and Kathy Bates. It follows a man who’s joined the presidential campaign of a smooth-operator candidate, and the film won 10 of its 41 award nominations, including Oscar nominations for Best Writing and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kathy Bates).

James’ following roles were in the 2001 action crime mystery “The Pretender”, the 2004 short drama “Jumbo Girl”, and the 2006 short drama “Assumption”. The year 2007 saw him play Agent Murphy in the crime action “Tortured”, written and directed by Nolan Lebovitz, and which starred Laurence Fishburne, James Cromwell and Kevin Pollak. It follows an FBI agent who’s been ordered to torture a member of a crime family.

The first half of the 2010s saw James appear in the thriller “Foreclosed” and the musical drama “Grace Unplugged” both in 2013, and the 2014 romantic comedy “Stranded in Paradise”. In 2015, he played Kyle Jackson in the crime comedy “Dancer and the Dame”, directed by Gabriel Sabloff, and which starred Billy Gardell, Cuja and Zeus; it follows detective Rick Dancer as he’s working on a case with his canine partner Princess.

James’ three most recent film roles have been in the 2020 family comedy “Selfie Dad”, the 2021 romantic comedy “A Kiss Before Christmas”, and the 2022 romantic comedy “Perfect Harmony”.

Roles in TV series

James’s debut TV series role was playing Jack Bullock in the 1996 episode “The Good, the Bad and the Wealthy” of the adventure science fiction fantasy “Sliders”, and from 1997 through 2000, he played Mr. Lyle in 36 episodes of the science fiction mystery “The Pretender”, which starred Andrea Parker and Michael T. Weiss, and was created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell. It follows a man who’s just escaped from a secret testing facility, and is now working various jobs across the US; the series won five of its 23 award nominations.

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In 2003 and 2004, James played the lead character Special Agent John Kilmer in all the 17 episodes of the mystery thriller “Threat Matrix”, which also starred Will Lyman and Kelly Rutherford, and was created by Daniel Voll. It follows John Kilmer and his elite team as they’re eliminating terrorists in the US – the series was nominated for two awards. James appeared in an episode of a couple of series in the 2000s, including the comedy “Reba”, the fantasy horror “Masters of Science Fiction”, and the crime action “JAG”.

In 2016, he portrayed Peter Hudson in seven episodes of the mystery comedy “Devious Maids”, which Marc Cherry created, and which starred Roselyn Sanchez, Dania Ramirez and Ana Ortiz. It follows the lives of four Latina maids working in Beverly Hills, the series aired from 2013 through 2016, and won two of its 16 award nominations.

Some of James’ most recent TV series roles have been in the 2018 episode “Checkmate, Part 2” of the crime action “NCIS: New Orleans”, 75 episodes of the fantasy comedy “Good Witch” from 2015 through 2021, and the 2023 episode “Paymer vs. Paymer” of the adventure “Fantasy Island”.

Other credits

James has received special thanks for three TV specials: the 2005 “Desperate Housewives Special: Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry”, and in 2006 “Desperate Housewives Special: All the Juicy Details” and “Desperate Housewives Special: The More You Know, the Juicier It Gets”.

He produced the 2016 romantic comedy movie “For Love & Honor”, the 2021 romantic comedy film “A Kiss Before Christmas”, and the 2022 romantic comedy movie “Perfect Harmony”.

Some of James’ recent talk-show appearances have been in “Tamron Hall”, “Today” and “Entertainment Tonight”.

Awards and nominations

James has won seven of his 11 award nominations. Some of his wins include two joint Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2005 and 2006, a 2006 Teen Choice Award for TV – Choice Actor, and a 2008 Prism Award for Performance in a Comedy Series, all for “Desperate Housewives”.

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Love life and relationships

There are several women whom James has dated, that his fans know about, including American country singer-songwriter Deana Kay Carter while they were both attending high school.

James married American actress Jenna Lyn Ward in 1997, but their divorce was finalized in 2000.

Since 16 December 2002, he’s been married to American actress, screenwriter and personal trainer Erin O’Brien Denton; she gave birth to their son Sheppard Denton in May 2003, and their daughter Malin O’Brien Denton followed on 22 March 2005. The family of four lived in Glendale, California prior to moving to Chanhassen, Minnesota, where they’re residing today.

James is married to his second wife Erin O’Brien Denton as of May 2023, and they have two children together.

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Interesting facts and hobbies

James was very close to his father, and has his initials tattooed on his left bicep, as well as his birth and death dates, and rank in the Navy.

He’s a huge fan of Major League Baseball (MLB) and had an opportunity to spend an afternoon training with the Boston Red Sox.

James is a philanthropist, and is today a supporter of the non-profit organization Angel Foundation, which helps cancer patients.

His Instagram account’s followed by nearly 3,000 people, and James has posted close to 300 pictures and videos onto it.

He’s been passionate about travelling since his teenage years, and has been to many countries around the world; James’ dream travel destination is Osaka, Japan.

His favorite actor is Jack Black, while some of his favorite movies include “School of Rock”, “High Fidelity” and “Nacho Libre”.

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Height, eyes and wealth

James’ age is 60. His hair and eyes are brown, he’s 6ft 1in (1.85m) tall and weighs around 180lbs (82kgs).

James’ net worth’s been estimated at over $7 million, as of May 2023.

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The Secret Life of Camille Winbush - What You Didn't Know (11)

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  • 1 Who was Carol Wayne?
  • 2 Education and early life
  • 3 Roles in TV series
  • 4 Roles in movies
  • 5 Other credits
  • 6 Awards and nominations
  • 7 Love life and marriages
  • 8 Interesting facts and hobbies
  • 9 Death and wealth

Who was Carol Wayne?

The late American actress Carol Marie Wayne was born in Chicago, Illinois USA, on 6 September 1942, meaning that Virgo was her zodiac sign. She appeared in 26 movies and TV series prior to her untimely death in 1985, while she’s perhaps still remembered best for playing June Warren in the 1968 comedy movie “The Party”, written and directed by Blake Edwards, and which starred Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet and Natalia Borisova. It follows a clerical mistake which has led to a bumbling Indian star being invited to a party in Hollywood rather than being fired – the movie was nominated for a 1970 Turkish Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Film.

Education and early life

Carol was raised alongside her sister Nina Rae Wayne in Chicago, by their father Edward A. Wayne and mother Eileen ‘Billie’; Nina’s a retired actress with seven credits to her name.

Carol was mostly into figure skating during her teenage years, and launched her career together with her sister when they joined the travelling entertainment show Ice Capades, after Carol had matriculated from a local high school in 1961.

The two then began working at Tropicana Resort & Casino as the Folies Bergere showgirls, and in the mid-1960s, they moved to Los Angeles, California in pursuit of acting.

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Roles in TV series

Carol’s debut TV series role was playing Ginger LaVeer in the 1966 episode “The Super-Colossal Affair” of the crime action adventure “The Man from U. N. C. L. E.”, and she was then cast to appear in an episode of the action adventure comedy “I Spy”, the comedy “Occasional Wife” and the family fantasy comedy “I Dream of Jeannie”.

In 1969, she portrayed Bunny in the episode “A Bunny for Tabitha” of the popular family fantasy comedy “Bewitched”, created by Sol Saks, and which starred Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York and Dick Sargent. It follows a witch who’s married to an ordinary man, the series aired from 1964 through 1972 and won 14 of its 47 award nominations. Carol could then have been seen appearing in an episode of the comedy “The Red Skelton Hour”, the drama “Sarge”, and another drama “The Bold Ones: The Lawyers”.

From 1970 through 1972, she played Rosie in six episodes of the critically acclaimed romantic comedy “Love, American Style”, which starred Barbara Minkus and Stuart Margolin; each episode is a stand-alone comedy film, the series aired from 1969 through 1974 and won two of the seven awards for which it was nominated. In 1972, Carol portrayed Bobbi in the episode “A Puzzle for One” of the crime action “Mannix”, and was then cast to appear in an episode of the fantasy comedy “The Girl with Something Extra”, the drama “Medical Center” and the action adventure comedy “Emergency!”

Her only other TV series role was playing Rose in two 1981 episodes of the action adventure comedy “The Fall Guy”, which starred Heather Thomas, Lee Majors and Douglas Barr, and was created by Glen A. Larson. The series aired from 1981 through 1986, follows the life of a film stuntman who’s also a bounty hunter, and won one of the two awards for which it was nominated.

Roles in movies

Carol’s debut film role was playing Ernestine in the 1967 mystery “Gunn”, and the year 1972 saw her play Nancy in the romantic comedy “Every Man Needs One”, directed by Jerry Paris, and which starred Connie Stevens, Ken Berry and Gail Fisher; it follows a chauvinist architect who’s been forced to hire a feminist as his assistant, while he’s now fallen in love with her.

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Some of Carol’s following roles were in the 1979 fantasy comedy “Heaven on Earth”, the 1979 comedy “Scavenger Hunt” and the 1981 crime mystery “The Big Black Pill”. In 1982, she played Doreen in the family comedy “Savannah Smiles”, directed by Pierre De Moro, and which starred Mark Miller, Donovan Scott and Bridgette Andersen. The film follows the life of Savannah, the only child of wealthy politician Richard Driscoll, and it was nominated for three awards.

Carol’s final three film roles were in the 1983 comedy “Surf II”, and the drama “Heartbreakers” and comedy “E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind” both in 1984.

Other credits

Carol made a guest appearance in many talk-shows, including “Whew!”, “The Alan Thicke Show” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”.

Her life was covered in the 2020 short documentary film “Raising the Dead: Re-Examining Night of the Living Dead”.

Awards and nominations

Carol was nominated for a 1977 Photoplay Award for Favorite Female Sex Symbol.

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Love life and marriages

Carol was married thrice. Her first husband was Loreto ‘Larry’ Cera; they married on 1 May 1965, and their divorce was finalized in June 1967.

Carol and her second husband, the late American photographer and moviemaker Barry Feinstein exchanged vows on 17 February 1969, and she gave birth to their son Alex Feinstein in the following year; their divorce was finalized in 1974.

From 1975 through 1980, Carol was married to American producer Burton Roy Sugarman.

She was unattached at the time of her death, was married thrice and had a son with her second husband Barry Feinstein.

Was thinking about Carol Wayne the other day. Had forgotten she appeared on The Tonight Show over 100 times! Did a lot of game shows like Hollywood Squares, always sticking to her well-known "blonde" persona. Died at age 41 with her death ruled an accidental drowning. pic.twitter.com/bDCFVbfcwn

— Classic Film TV Cafe (@classic_film) September 3, 2020

Interesting facts and hobbies

Carol posed nude for the magazine “Playboy” in February 1984, and the same year saw her file for bankruptcy.

She was an avid horseback rider, and enjoyed breeding Andalusian horses; Carol was also passionate about growing bonsai trees and gardening.

She was passionate about travelling and visited a number of US states, as well as a couple of European countries.

Carol was into dancing, and took lessons for several years as a teenager.

She was a philanthropist and was involved with a number of charity organizations.

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Death and wealth

Carol died on 13 January 1985; her body was found by a fisherman in the shallow bay in Manzanillo, Colima, Texas at the Las Hadas Resort. Her death was ruled ‘accidental’, and an autopsy showed no drugs or alcohol in her body; three days prior to her death, Carol had a heated argument with companion Edward Durston, who was an American car salesman.

Carol would’ve been 80 today; her net worth was estimated at over $2 million at the time of her death.

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