Barbara EdenAKA:
Barbara Jean Huffman
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American Birthdate:
08/23/1934 Birthplace:
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biography
One of television’s most enduring icons, bouncy blonde actress Barbara Eden never escaped the shadow of Jeannie, the television alter ego she so iconically created over four decades ago. As the star of the popular fantasy comedy, “I Dream of Jeannie” (NBC, 1965-1970), Eden brought a new level of sexuality to television, albeit with a nose-wiggling innocence. Though tame by today’s standards, Jeannie’s brand of playful femininity was revolutionary for its time and would open the doors for future TV babes, such as Pamela Anderson, Lucy Lawless, and Jennifer Garner.Born Barbara Jean Moorhead on
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milestones
Year
Milestone
1957
Film debut in "The Wayward Girl"
1957
First TV series, "How to Marry a Millionaire"; played Loco Jones
Played the title role in the popular NBC sitcom, "I Dream of Jeannie"
1971
Tried a change of pace opposite "Jeannie" co-star Larry Hagman in the TV horror film, "A Howling in the Woods"
Played lead role of Stella Johnson on the TV sitcom, "Harper Valley P.T.A." inspired by the classic country western song by Jeannie C. Riley
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