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Dina Merrill (1923–2017)
It would have been pretty darn difficult for actress Dina Merrill to have ever pulled off playing a commoner on stage, film or TV. She just had too much class. The epitome of poise and glamor, the New York-born socialite and celebrity was born in 1923 the daughter of financier E.F. Hutton, the founder of the Wall Street firm, and heiress Marjorie ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 93) in East Hampton, New York, USA |
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Actress (109 credits)
Actress (109 credits)
2001
100 Centre Street
(TV Series)
Judge Helen Randolph
Judge Helen Randolph
- Bottlecaps
(2001)
... Judge Helen Randolph
1995
The Nanny
(TV Series)
Elizabeth Sheffield
Elizabeth Sheffield
- The Two Mrs. Sheffields
(1995)
... Elizabeth Sheffield
1990-1992
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Annie Floret / Monica Douglas
Annie Floret / Monica Douglas
- The Monte Carlo Murders
(1992)
... Annie Floret
- Always a Thief
(1990)
... Monica Douglas
1984-1986
Hotel
(TV Series)
Jessica Cabot / Eleanor Blackwood
Jessica Cabot / Eleanor Blackwood
- Queen's Gambit
(1986)
... Jessica Cabot
- Opening Moves
(1986)
... Jessica Cabot
- The Wedding
(1984)
... Eleanor Blackwood
1984
Hot Pursuit
(TV Series)
Estelle Modrian
Estelle Modrian
- Identity Crisis
(1984)
... Estelle Modrian
- Goodbye... I Love You
(1984)
... Estelle Modrian
- Gillian
(1984)
... Estelle Modrian
- Steel Trap
(1984)
... Estelle Modrian
- Twilight Home
(1984)
... Estelle Modrian
1979
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Helen Ames
Helen Ames
1979
Roots: The Next Generations
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Hickinger
Mrs. Hickinger
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... Mrs. Hickinger
1977
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Thelma March
Thelma March
- A Haunting We Will Go
(1977)
... Thelma March
1975
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Harriet Manners
Harriet Manners
- The Adventure of the 12th Floor Express
(1975)
... Harriet Manners
1973
Marcus Welby, M.D.
(TV Series)
Dr. Carol Brooks
Dr. Carol Brooks
- A Cry in the Night
(1973)
... Dr. Carol Brooks
1973
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Ruth Wilson (segment "Hatred Unto Death")
Ruth Wilson (segment "Hatred Unto Death")
- Hatred Unto Death/How to Cure the Common Vampire
(1973)
... Ruth Wilson (segment "Hatred Unto Death")
1965-1972
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
Christine Minton / Jean Davis
Christine Minton / Jean Davis
- The Franklin Papers
(1972)
... Christine Minton
- The Monster
(1965)
... Jean Davis
1971
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
(TV Series)
Madeline Calvert
Madeline Calvert
- Angry Man
(1971)
... Madeline Calvert
1969-1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
Maggie Payden / Nancy Devlin
Maggie Payden / Nancy Devlin
- The Glory Shouter
(1970)
... Maggie Payden
- The Incomparable Connie Walker
(1969)
... Nancy Devlin
1969
Mission: Impossible
(TV Series)
Meredyth
Meredyth
- The Controllers: Part 2
(1969)
... Meredyth
- The Controllers: Part 1
(1969)
... Meredyth
1968
Batman
(TV Series)
Calamity Jan
Calamity Jan
- The Great Train Robbery
(1968)
... Calamity Jan
- The Great Escape
(1968)
... Calamity Jan
- Penguin's Clean Sweep
(1968)
... Calamity Jan (uncredited)
1967
Run for Your Life
(TV Series)
Caroline Willins
Caroline Willins
- East of the Equator
(1967)
... Caroline Willins
1966
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Susannah Clauson
Susannah Clauson
- The Pursued: Part 2
(1966)
... Susannah Clauson
- The Pursued: Part 1
(1966)
... Susannah Clauson
1966
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Capt. Patricia Bates
Capt. Patricia Bates
- Which Way the Wind Blows
(1966)
... Capt. Patricia Bates
1965
Daniel Boone
(TV Series)
Madeline Lorne
Madeline Lorne
- The Tamarack Massacre Affair
(1965)
... Madeline Lorne
1963-1965
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Maralise / Joan Cowley
Maralise / Joan Cowley
- The Game
(1965)
... Maralise
- The Candidate
(1963)
... Joan Cowley
1964-1965
The Rogues
(TV Series)
Clothilde Bonheur / Kendall Frazier
Clothilde Bonheur / Kendall Frazier
- A Daring Step Backward
(1965)
... Clothilde Bonheur
- The Personal Touch
(1964)
... Kendall Frazier
1962
The Dick Powell Show
(TV Series)
Mrs. Eve Emerson / Carol Manson
Mrs. Eve Emerson / Carol Manson
- The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff
(1962)
... Mrs. Eve Emerson
- Obituary for Mr. X
(1962)
... Carol Manson
1962
Kraft Mystery Theater
(TV Series)
Aline Lincoln
Aline Lincoln
- Murder Is a Private Affair
(1962)
... Aline Lincoln
1959-1960
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
Laura Hudson / Julie
Laura Hudson / Julie
- Men in White
(1960)
... Laura Hudson
- The Fallen Idol
(1959)
... Julie
1960
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series)
Aline Lincoln
Aline Lincoln
- Murder Is a Private Affair
(1960)
... Aline Lincoln
1959
Sunday Showcase
(TV Series)
Laurette Harrington
Laurette Harrington
- What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 2
(1959)
... Laurette Harrington
- What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 1
(1959)
... Laurette Harrington
1956
The Phil Silvers Show
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Roxberry / WAC Lieutenant
Lieutenant Roxberry / WAC Lieutenant
- Bilko's War Against Culture
(1956)
... Lieutenant Roxberry
- Bilko's Rest Cure
(1956)
... WAC Lieutenant (uncredited)
1956
Playwrights '56
(TV Series)
Sarah / Mrs. Neville
Sarah / Mrs. Neville
- The Center of the Maze
(1956)
... Sarah
- Return to Cassino
(1956)
... Mrs. Neville
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Self (45 credits)
Self (45 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
She acted in John Van Druten's play, "Voice of the Turtle," at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Cliff Robertson in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Miss Dina Merrill | Dina Merrill-HartleyHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Trivia:
Her son David Post Rumbough (DOB: September 27, 1949) was killed in a boating accident on September 8, 1973 when the twin engine racing boat in which he was riding capsized in choppy seas in Gardiner's Bay off eastern Long Island. His remains were recovered on September 13th. See more »Nickname:
DeenieStar Sign:
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