Is Barbara Eden Still Alive? Age, Net Worth & More
The 91-year-old American actress, singer, and producer Barbara Eden is best known for playing the title character Jeannie in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.
Barbara Eden played a seductive, 2,000-year-old genie in the American fantasy sitcom television series I Dream of Jeannie, which was created by Sidney Sheldon. Larry Hagman played the astronaut she falls in love with and eventually marries.
Is Barbara Eden alive?
Yes, Barbara Eden, born Barbara Jean Morehead on 23 August 1931, is an American actress, singer and producer best known for her starring role as Jeannie in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970).
Other notable roles include Roslyn Pierce opposite Elvis Presley in Flaming Star (1960), Lieutenant (JG) Cathy Connors in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) and a single widowed mother, Stella Johnson, in the film Harper Valley PTA (1978). Due to the success of the film, Barbara Eden reprised her role as Stella Johnson in a two-season television series, Harper Valley PTA.
Barbara Eden began her television career as a semi-regular on The Johnny Carson Show in 1955. She also appeared in shows such as The West Point Story, Highway Patrol, Private Secretary, I Love Lucy, The Millionaire, Target! The Corruptors!, Crossroads, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, December Bride, Bachelor Father, Father Knows Best, Adventures in Paradise, The Andy Griffith Show, Cain’s Hundred, Saints and Sinners, The Virginian, Slattery’s People, The Rogues and the series finale of Route 66.
She guest-starred in four episodes of Burke’s Law, playing different roles each time. She was an uncredited extra in the film The Tarnished Angels with Rock Hudson, in association with 20th Century Fox Studios. She then starred in the syndicated comedy TV series How to Marry a Millionaire. The series was based on the 1953 film of the same name.
She starred in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, a Cinerama film directed by George Pal for MGM, and another Irwin Allen production for 20th Century Fox, Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962). She was the female lead in the 1962 Fox comedy Swingin’ Along, starring Tommy Noonan and Peter Marshall, in their final screen appearance together. She did a screen test with Andy Williams for the 20th Century Fox film State Fair, but did not get the part.
The Yellow Canary was her final film for 20th Century Fox (1963). After leaving Fox, she started working in movies and television specials for MGM, Universal, and Columbia. Throughout the following few years, she appeared in supporting roles in films like The Brass Bottle and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao.
Astronaut and United States Air Force Captain (later Major) Anthony “Tony” Nelson, played by Larry Hagman, released a lovely genie named Jeannie from her bottle in the role of Barbara Eden’s character Jeannie. She appeared in 139 episodes throughout a five-year period in this role. In addition, Barbara Eden wore a brunette wig for eight episodes to play Jeannie’s nasty sister (also named Jeannie), who has a thing for Tony Nelson, and appeared in two episodes as Jeannie’s helpless mother.
For her services to television, Barbara Eden was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 17, 1988. Eden received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in 1990.
Barbara Eden Age – How old is Barbara Eden?
Born on August 23, 1931, Barbara Eden is 91 years.
How many times did Barbara Eden marry?
Barbara Eden has been married three times to Michael Ansara (1958–1974), Charles Fegert (1977–1982), and Jon Eicholtz (1991–present).
How much money did Barbara Eden make?
Throughout her career, Barbara Eden has featured in popular shows including ‘I Love Lucy,’ ‘Perry Mason,’ ‘Gunsmoke’ and ‘Route 66’. As of March 2023, Barbara Eden’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 Million.
Barbara Eden net worth
The beloved Hollywood icon is valued at $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Barbara Eden husband
Barbara Eden was married to Michael Ansara from 1958 to 1974. Michael George Ansara was an American actor who portrayed Cochise in the television series Broken Arrow, Kane in the 1979-1981 series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Commander Kang in Star Trek: The Original Series, Deputy U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart in the NBC series Law of the Plainsman, and provided the voice of Mr. Freeze in Batman: The Animated Series and several of its spin-offs.
For his work in the television industry, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6666 Hollywood Boulevard. Barbara and Ansara had one son, Matthew Ansara, who died of a drug overdose on 25 June 2001 in Monrovia, California. Michael Ansara died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at his home in Calabasas on 31 July 2013 at the age of 91.
Barbara Eden was married to Charles Fegert from 1977 to 1982. Charles Donald Fegert was an American marketing executive for the Chicago Sun-Times. His work for the Sun-Times did not attract as much media attention as his marriage to Barbara Eden.
After their divorce, Barbara Eden remarried in 1991 to Jon Eicholtz. Jon Eicholtz is an American property developer and investor, architectural engineer and philanthropist who became even more famous when he married Barbara Eden.
Is Barbara Eden still alive FAQs
When Barbara Eden was born?
Barbara Eden was born on August 23, 1931
Barbara Eden Age
Born on August 23, 1931, Barbara Eden is 91 years.
What is Barbara Eden net worth
Throughout her career, Barbara Eden has been featured in popular shows including ‘I Love Lucy,’ ‘Perry Mason,’ ‘Gunsmoke’ and ‘Route 66’. As of March 2023, Barbara Eden’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 Million.
What is Barbara Eden height?
Barbara Eden is 5 feet 3 inches/ 1.62 m/ 162 cm tall and weighs 54 kg (120 lbs)
Is Barbara Eden from Bewitched still alive?
Yes, Barbara Eden born Barbara Jean Morehead; on August 23, 1931 an American actress, singer, and producer best known for her starring role as Jeannie in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970) is still alive and active in the movie industry.
