AKA: Barbara Seagull, Barbara Herzstein, Barbara Seagull Hershey
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 02/05/1948
Birthplace: Hollywood, California, USA
biography
This relaxed and sensitive actress has been versatile and prolific over the course of a long career in films and TV. Though quite beautiful, Hershey is not afraid to look earthy and unglamorous for the right role.Discovered in a student production at Hollywood High School, she soon found herself on TV befriending Sally Field's "Gidget" before moving on to a regular role on "The Monroes" (ABC, 1966-67), a Western series. With her ability to convey an appealing blend of innocence and sensuality, Hershey was typecast in "flower child" roles in features until she won rave reviews for her