Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale, considered one of America's most beloved actors, was born on April 18, 1922 and passed away on January 26, 2017. She is best remembered for her character as special assistant Della Street in the legendary detective series. Hale, who appeared on the screens for 270 episodes with this unforgettable role, became one of the most iconic actresses in television history.

Among the projects Hale took part in, which enriched his cinema career, were films from different genres, such as the thriller The Window, the science fiction classic The Giant Spider Invasion and the musical production Jolson Sings Again. In addition to his career, he also reached a wide fan base with productions such as Last of the Comanches in the western genre.

She formed a lasting relationship with actor Bill Williams, whom she met on a movie set in 1945. The couple got married on June 22, 1946, and this marriage continued for 46 years. The couple had two daughters, Jodi and Juanita, and a son, William Katt; His son also stepped into the acting profession like his father. After her husband passed away from cancer in 1992, Hale embraced life even more tightly and embraced the Baha'i faith in her spiritual journey.

Known for the awards she received as well as her successful career, Hale won the Emmy Award in 1959. The famous actor, who struggled with COPD in the last years of his life, passed away at the age of 94 at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.

Productions in which he took part

He took part in a total of 95 productions; 12 of the most well-known are listed.

• Perry Mason (1957) — Della Street
• Adam-12 (1968) — Bonnie Jessup
• Lassie (1954)
• Climax! (1954) — Mamie Eunson
• Dinah! (1974)
• Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) — Marjorie Brandon
• The Doris Day Show (1968) — Thelma King
• The Millionaire (1955) — Kathy Munson / Marian Munson
• The Ford Television Theater (1952) — Marta Linden
• Studio 57 (1954) — Ruth
• Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) — June Waters
• The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — Mrs. Ogle

Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.